Fake Grannies, Pet Insurance Fraud, Landmark Closes: Nearby News

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

• 'My Plan To End The Pandemic': President Joe Biden
• Art News: Gasparilla Arts, Zulu Painter’s Black History Bus Wrap
• Bradenton Marauders Announce Their 2021 Baseball Schedule
• 3 Brothers Sentenced To Federal Prison For Smuggling Cocaine

Iberian Rooster To Say Goodbye At The End Of The Month

St. Petersburg will say a permanent goodbye to the Iberian Rooster after its owner said the coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the restaurant that hosted drag shows, open mic comedy nights, karoke and live music performances.

Hundreds Line Roads To Pay Their Respects To Fallen Deputy

Hundreds of residents, law enforcement officers, firefighters and community leaders lined Ulmerton Road and U.S. 19 to pay their respects to a Pinellas County sheriff's deputy who lost his life in the line of duty.

Women Pose As ‘Grannies’ To Cut To Front Of Vaccine Line: DOH

Two women posed as elderly residents to receive their first vaccine shot in Orange County but were caught when they returned for their booster shots.

• North Port Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic Planned For Saturday, Sunday
• Hillsborough Begins Effort To Vaccinate Home-Bound Residents

Charges Filed Against Tampa Man For Pet Insurance Fraud

Prosecutors have filed six new felony fraud charges against Tampa resident Albert Adams, the former CEO of the nonprofit organization Soaring Paws. The charges are linked to accusations of pet insurance fraud.

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• Pedestrian Killed By SUV In St. Pete: Police
• Bob Devin Jones Honored With Key To The City Of St. Petersburg

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