Amazon Hiring, Blood Shortage, Publix Shootings: FL Nearby News

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

• Inmate's Quick Escape From Pinellas Jail Prompts Sheriff's Review
• Motorcyclist, Jeep Driver Die In Crash On U.S. 19 In Hudson
• Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash; Brooksville Man Arrested
• Grill Stolen From GA Firefighters Found At Sarasota Restaurant

Critical Need For Blood Donations At SunCoast Blood Centers

Facing a critical blood shortage, SunCoast Blood Centers is asking the community to donate blood to address the current need in the area. "This is the lowest inventory we've had in a decade," said Scott Bush, SunCoast Blood Centers CEO.

Publix Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, Plus Shooter, In South FL: Sheriff

A woman and a toddler are dead following a mid-day shooting inside a South Florida Publix, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post. The shooter is also dead.

2 Moms Win $1M Each In Florida Lottery Scratch-Off Games

Forget St. Patrick's Day. June is the month o' luck for two Hillsborough County residents who played the Florida Lottery. Both played scratch-off games and each walked away with a $1 million prize.

Amazon Opening 2 Delivery Stations, Bringing Hundreds Of Jobs

Amazon has announced the opening of two new delivery stations in the Tampa area to power the last mile of Amazon's order process. The stations will create hundreds of new, full-time jobs, paying a $15 per hour starting wage and offering benefits packages, according to Amazon.

Burned Body Found Near Skyway Bridge: Police

A burned body was discovered by a St. Petersburg Fire Rescue crew Wednesday night in a grassy area near the Skyway Bridge, St. Petersburg police said.

Firestone Grand Prix Expected To Resemble A ‘Normal’ In 2022

The starting race of the Firestone Grand Prix season will continue to call St. Petersburg home for the next five years following a unanimously approved extension by the St. Petersburg City Council with the Green Savoree St. Petersburg, LLC.

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