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Dumping At Goodwill, Tebow's Return, Red Tide: Nearby News

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Community members have donated new and decent used items to the St. Pete Goodwill stores. While some Goodwill stores across the nation have dealt with a deluge of worn-out items, St. Pete Goodwill stores Patch visited haven't had those problems.
Community members have donated new and decent used items to the St. Pete Goodwill stores. While some Goodwill stores across the nation have dealt with a deluge of worn-out items, St. Pete Goodwill stores Patch visited haven't had those problems. (Skyla Luckey/Patch)

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

Jaguars Sign Former Heisman Winner Tim Tebow To 1-Year-Contract

The Tim Tebow-Urban Meyer reunion has become official after the former University of Florida star and 2007 Heisman Trophy winner signed a one-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars to play for his former coach.

Lobbing Banana At Truck Leads To Road Rage Shooting: Police

A Pinellas Park man has been arrested after police said he shot at a pickup truck on U.S. 19 when the driver threw a banana at the truck.

Find out what's happening in Dunedinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Trash Isn’t Goodwill’s Treasure, Too Many Defective Items Donated

Another man's trash, isn't always another man's treasure. While Goodwill stores across the nation sent out a message to stop donating worn-out and defective items, St. Pete Goodwill stores haven't had much of those issues in the last year.

Scammers Threaten To Shut Off Tampa Residents' Water

City of Tampa Utilities is warning residents about a phone scam in which imposters tell Tampa water customers that their water service will be shut off if they don't pay their bills immediately.

Find out what's happening in Dunedinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Above Normal 2021 Hurricane Season Predicted By NOAA

While this Atlantic hurricane season isn't expected to be as active as last year's record-breaking season, it is expected to be above normal for the number of storms that churn across the ocean, experts said Thursday. NOAA said there is a 60 percent chance that 2021 will be an above-normal hurricane season.

Residents Warned After Red Tide Advisory Issued In Manatee County

Local health officials on Thursday issued a warning for local residents who may be swimming at Manatee County beaches after low levels of the organism that causes red tide still remains present in local waters.

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