Baby Lemurs, Chef's Dream Gig, FL Legislative Recap: Nearby News

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

• Pasco County Issues Precautionary Boil Water Notice For 2 Schools
• 1st Interstate Highway Bus On Shoulder Program Comes To St. Pete
• Man Shot In Leg After Argument Over Children Playing: Police

Watch Severe Paddling Of FL 6-Year-Old Lawyer Says Is Child Abuse

A principal at a South Florida school where corporal punishment isn't legal is on administrative leave and could face criminal charges, attorney confirms. She was caught on video principal using a wooden board the size of a charcuterie platter to paddle a 6-year-old.

Four Baby Lemurs Born At Lemur Conservation Foundation In Myakka

Just ahead of Mother's Day, two lemur mothers are fostering the survival of their species with the birth of four healthy newborns on the Lemur Conservation Foundation's Myakka City reserve.

Sea Doo Operator Critical Following Crash With Boat In Dunedin

A 43-year-old man remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a crash between a boat and personal watercraft near the Dunedin Causeway Saturday.

Short Film Shares Pandemic Journey Of G’s Southern Kitchen

Catch "G's Southern Kitchen," a short film about chef Gordon Gregory, as part of the Sarasota Film Festival Tuesday at CineBistro. Gregory had a soul food restaurant at Bobby Jones Golf Club before the pandemic took hold.

Police Seek Person Who Dumped Dog On Side Of Road

A dog owner dumped a malnourished pet on the side of the road along with a bag of dog food; authorities are looking for the culprit.

Florida Legislation Ends With Bills Banning Riots, Vaccine Passports

• Fights Over Vaccines, Riots, Voting Mark 2021 Legislative Session
• Here Are Some Lesser-Known Bills Passed By Florida Legislature
• Kriseman Opposes DeSantis On Vaccine Passport, COVID Rules

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Business News: Kforce Downsizes In Tampa, Piney Point Lawsuit
• $25M Luxury Penthouse on Exclusive Gated Island On Brickell Key
• Shots Fired At East Bradenton House Party; Two Injured: Sheriff
• Two Fatal Traffic Crashes Under Investigation: Police
• See Tampa Bay Go Red In Honor Of National Tourism Week
• Manatee County Agricultural Museum Reopens Without Appointments
• Man Taken Into Custody After Barricading Himself Inside Home
• 1st-Dose COVID-19 Vaccines Available May 3-5 In Progress Village

Across America

• Rocket Launcher As Big As 10-Story Building Could Crash To Earth
• Bill And Melinda Gates Divorcing After 27 Years Of Marriage
• Midair Brawl Leaves Flight Attendant Battered Over Garbage: Feds
• Hero Saves Toddler Thrown From Truck Into Assawoman Bay: Police
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