Governor Blasted, Boating Deaths Up, Crist Running: Top FL News

FLORIDA — The Florida governor rescinded all local coronavirus restrictions; a mom risks her life to save her infant; and a child dies saving his dogs from a house fire: see these stories and more on this week's Patch sites.

• 23-Foot Boat Sinks, Pasco Sheriff's Marine Unit Rescues Boater
• Pasco Teacher Accused Of Throwing Child Across Floor Of Classroom
• Forget 'Florida Man,' Meet 'Florida Woman' In Mize Exhibit
• Gunfire Reported At Aventura Mall; Police Investigating: Report
• Fire That Destroyed Skiff, Portion Of Dock Determined To Be Arson
• Cruise Line Threatens To Skip FL Ports Over Vaccine Passport Ban
• Palladium Live Shows Return With COVID-19 Safety Measures
• New Port Richey Man Dies When Motorcycle Crashes On Rowan Road
• 100 Images Of Nude Children Found On Tampa Man's Computer: Police
• Tampa Encourages Gen Z To Think Vaccination before Vacation
• Boating Fatalities Increase, More FL Crashes Reported In 2020
• Woman Accused Of Drunk Driving Following Fatal Pedestrian Crash
• Child Dies In House Fire Trying To Save Dogs: Sheriff
• Sand Surf Co. Open, Cru Cellars Opens May 10 At Marina Landings
• Video Shows Rescue Of Man On Sinking Jet Ski At Alafia River
• Aspirations Winery Reopens Tasting Room May 12 With New Attitude
• Tampa Ranked Among Top 10 Cities For Homebuyers, Homebuilders
• Kingsford Fire Grille To Make Highly Anticipated Debut In Tampa
• FL Wants To Penalize Social Media For Banning Candidates
• Multiple-Car Crash Involving Patrol Car, 1 Driver DUI Charge
• Here's The Best Pizza In FL: Food & Wine Magazine
• FL Voting Bill Signed In Front Of Fox News, Trump Fans: Report
• Pasco Sheriff, Schools Revise Student Information Sharing Policy
• Disney World To Require Masks Despite FL Governor Ending Mandates
• Therapy Dogs Visit Staff, Patients At Blake Medical Center
• Truck Backs Into Man With Walker, Police Want Driver's Identity
• Good Samaritans Help Rescue Woman After Jeep Lands On Top Of Her
• 'It's Harder To Survive Or Even Thrive In FL:' Crist Campaign
• Newly Adopted Dog Lost Near Everglades Found 9 Days Later: Report
• South FL Leaders Pan Governor's Ban On Local COVID Restrictions
• COVID-Sniffing Dog Joins Team At Doctors Hospital Of Sarasota
• See Tampa Bay Go Red In Honor Of National Tourism Week
• Four Baby Lemurs Born At Lemur Conservation Foundation In Myakka
• Often Controversial, Rarely Boring, 2021 Legislative Session Ends
• Short Film Shares Pandemic Journey Of G's Southern Kitchen
• Kriseman Opposes DeSantis On Vaccine Passport Ban, COVID Rules
• Here Are Some Lesser-Known Bills Passed By Florida Legislature
• Paddling Of 6-Year-Old By Principal Called Abuse
• Gulfport Dance Instructor Accused Of Having Sex With Student