Spelling Champ, First Black Coach, Section 8 Renters: Nearby News

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

• 6 Deputies Honored For Rescuing Homeless Man From Creek: Sheriff
• Gulfport's First Friday Art Walk Planned Friday
• Bucs Donate Defibrillators To Pinellas, Hillsborough High Schools

Bradenton Seventh-Grader Wins State Spelling Bee Competition

Michelle Lupescu, a seventh-grader at St. Joseph Catholic School, said that she's "always been a pretty good speller." She focused her studies ahead of the Florida State Council of the Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee state finals in Kissimmee on Feb. 6.

Skip Florida, Go To Vegas Instead: City Leader To Spring Breakers

Thinking of heading to the sunny beaches of Florida for spring break? Don't, says Miami Beach City Manager Raul Aguila, who would prefer spring breakers trade beach sands for sparkling lights and casinos.

Section 8 Tenants Protected From Discrimination Under New Policy

Over the objections of landlords and real estate brokers, the Hillsborough County Commission approved an ordinance that will prevent landlords from discriminating against tenants based on income if they receive a Section 8 subsidy.

Exhibit Honors First Black Major League Baseball Coach

An exhibit highlighting the baseball career of Buck O'Neil, the first Black Major League Baseball coach, is on display at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex through March 20.

Super Bowl Events Triggered Upswing In FL Coronavirus Cases

The Super Bowl and related festivities played a part in a surge of coronavirus cases in Tampa Bay counties, the Florida Department of Health reported.

Sheriff Seeks Robbers Who Shot Man Following Super Bowl Party

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is searching for two men who robbed and shot a man leaving a post-Super Bowl celebration in Ybor City.

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• Odessa Man Killed In Crash On SR 54, Black Lake Road
• 2 Women Die Following Crash On Dale Mabry Highway
• Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments Available For More Pinellas County Seniors
• St. Pete T-Shirt Company Raises $1,170 For Hungry Kids
• $30 Million Car Fulfillment Center Will Bring Jobs To Brandon
• COVID-19 Vaccine Locations In And Near Riverview

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