Monkey Sales, Capitol Heist, Ivanka/Jared FL Condo: News Nearby

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

• Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner Rent Luxury Condo In Miami: Report
• ‘The Monkey Whisperer’ Indicted For Trafficking Primates: DOJ
• Iconic Mai-Kai Restaurant And Polynesian Show For Sale: Report

Judge Eases Conditions Of Release For ‘Lectern Guy’: Report

A federal judge eased the conditions of release for the Parrish man arrested for participating in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol building riot and reportedly carrying off a House lectern.

Data Scientist Rebekah Jones Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Jail

Rebekah Jones, a former Department of Health data scientist who built Florida's coronavirus dashboard early in the pandemic, tested positive for the coronavirus when she was booked into Leon County Detention Facility on Sunday night.

Parrot Sings Classic Rock Songs As His Guitarist Owner Jams Out

An avid musician in Nokomis, Florida, found his pet parrot, Tico, started belting out the perfect vocal backdrop during his guitar playing.

Tampa Is Best U.S. City If You're A Dog; Just Ask Desa

The city of Tampa has won a host of national honors, but this won goes to the dogs.

State-Run Vaccination System Near, Shots Limited To FL Residents

Gov. DeSantis plans to roll out a statewide appointment system for coronavirus vaccinations and limit shots to Florida residents only.

• Gov. Desantis Bucks President Joe Biden's Vaccine Plan
• COVID-10 Vaccine Available For Riverview Teachers
• 5,500 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Received In Polk County

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• Skanska Awarded Contract For $57M Imagine Clearwater Project
• Clearwater Accepts Proposals For Downtown Redevelopment Projects

• Man Shot And Killed On 4th Avenue S, Police Seek Information
• Video Shows Woman Hit Deputy With Stolen Car: Sheriff
• Man Accused Of Deadly St. Petersburg Shooting: Police
• Double Homicide Investigation In Riverview: Sheriff
• Marlon Brown Officially Named Sarasota City Manager: Report

Across America

• 'It's OK To Let Go Now': Virus Claims Couple Just Minutes Apart
• Newton Teen Among First In Nation To Become Female Eagle Scout
• Where’s Bernie: App Puts His Inauguration Look Outside Your Home
• Minister Carjacked And Beaten, Stolen Van Had Food For The Needy
• Screen Actors Guild Considers Trump Expulsion After Capitol Riot