Bear Owner Ticketed, Pizza Chain Grows, Shark Video: Nearby News

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Florida Patches to talk about tonight:

• Tampa Police Officer Cleared In Shooting At Apartment Complex
• Bavaro's Tampa To Celebrate Meatball Day
• K-9 Dog’s Death Mourned By Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office
• South FL Man Charged In Publishers Clearinghouse Scam: Sheriff
• 3 Polk County Artists Among Winners At Gasparilla Art Festival

Eric, Don Jr. List Trump Family Home For $49M

Brothers Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have listed the beachfront Palm Beach home they bought from their aunt, Maryanne Trump Barry, for more than twice their purchase price.

Spring Breakers Asked To Sign Coronavirus Safety Pledge

While it still may feel like winter in most of the country, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater has officially welcomed spring season with open arms. To kick-start the much-needed fun in the sun, the destination has asked visitors to sign a spring break safety pledge that they will mask up, socially distance and be patient with workers at busy beach spots.

Bearadise Ranch Owner Cited By FWC For Violating Wildlife Laws

Monica Welde, the owner of Bearadise Ranch in Myakka City, was cited by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Feb. 12 for violating state wildlife laws. Authorities said Welde let a TV news crew feed and stand by a bear with no protective barriers.

Watch: Drone Video Shows Blacktip Sharks Migration In Palm Beach

A spearfisherman and underwater photographer filmed dozens of blacktip sharks in the waters off Singer Island in Palm Beach County.

Billy Bricks Offering Wood-Fired Neapolitan Pizza In Clearwater

A restaurateur is bringing a taste of Chicagoland wood-fired pizza to Clearwater. Billy Bricks Pizza Cafe has opened its 10th eatery.

2 Charged With Murder After Man Dies Of Fentanyl Overdose

Two people have been charged with first-degree murder after being accused of selling the drug fentanyl that resulted in an overdose death at a Clearwater home.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• James A. Haley VA Hospital Offering Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
• Eligibility Expanded For COVID-19 Vaccinations At Ed Radice Site
• Hillsborough County Reports 73,800 Vaccinated With 2nd Dose

• SCAT Bus Driver Tests Positive For Coronavirus: Sarasota County
• State-Run Vaccination Site Opens At Public Safety Center
• Kiddie Academy Opens In Wiregrass Ranch
• Pinellas Expands Vaccine Eligibility To Teachers, Police Age 50
• Ruskin Driver Leaves Crash, Speeding Biker Injured: Police
• Victim Killed By Ex-Boyfriend In Shooting: Police
• Bicyclist Killed By SUV On 34th Street S: Police
• Sporting Clay Event To Benefit Boys & Girls Club In Brandon

Across America

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• LI Commuters Concerned Over Packed LIRR Trains
• Disabled Woman Faces Eviction In Malvern, Monday Protest Planned
• Adults Have Kids Burn Masks Outside Idaho Statehouse, Video Shows