Carrollwood-Northdale Patch

08/19/2022

Governor lures retired vets and first responders into teaching with a promise of a bonus.

Gov. DeSantis wants to hire retired first-responders and military veterans, who would receive bonuses to become teachers in Florida.

08/19/2022

More than 13 national and local law agencies were involving in busting a national drug-smuggling operation based in Winter Haven.

08/19/2022

Eating tainted raw oysters has caused 2 deaths in Florida. https://trib.al/M5kTrVB

Both deaths were likely caused by the bacteria Vibrio, which is found in oysters.

08/19/2022

Looking for something to do in the Tampa Bay area this weekend? Fashion’s Finest Tampa Bay, Tracy Morgan, Tampa Bay Tap Festival.

Looking for something to do in the Tampa Bay area this weekend? Fashion's Finest Tampa Bay, Tracy Morgan, Tampa Bay Tap Festival.

08/19/2022

After investigating a fire, police found a burned body in a St. Petersburg alley.

08/19/2022

Sea lions and puffins, oh, my. The Florida Aquarium launches a $40 million expansion.

The Florida Aquarium announced plans for a $40-million expansion plan that will feature the first sea lion habitat on Florida's west coast.

08/19/2022

Save the date for August 20th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch.

Saturday August 20, 2022: Cool Zoo, an educational wildlife exhibit, which features in-depth experiences with exotic animals, is hosting the...

08/19/2022

Save the date for August 23rd. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch.

Tuesday August 23, 2022: Glazer Children’s Museum will host Let’s Talk Play, an educational breakfast on Playful Brain Building for...

08/19/2022

Save the date for August 21st. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch.

Sunday August 21, 2022: Robin LC Yoga, Essential You Yoga and Tampa Parks & Recreation will host Yoga in the Park in Julian B Lane...

08/19/2022

Save the date for August 20th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch.

Saturday August 20, 2022: Here's a wild way to start the day. Join ZooTampa for Painting with the Elephants Saturday, Aug. 20, or...

08/19/2022

A new Lifetime movie starring Thora Birch details the relationship between Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie and the vlogger's death.

08/18/2022

The Florida Senate has put the brakes on Gov. Ron DeSantis' plan to oust Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren from office.

Under the Florida Constitution, the suspension of an elected official must be reviewed and approved by the Senate.

08/18/2022

Usually seen at theme parks and ski resorts, one Florida city is taking a look at using an aerial gondola as a mode of mass transit.

A Tampa Bay Regional Area Transportation Authority survey asks residents their opinion about a 12-minute sky ride to reach the beach.

08/18/2022

"It is very hard to convince Cooper that he will be happy again," the 8-year-old mass shooting survivor's family said. (via Highland Park Patch)

The 8-year-old Highland Park mass shooting survivor's family said he is in constant pain, but "every kindness makes him smile."

08/18/2022

Keystone residents say the homebuilder, Taylor Morrison, continually flouts county laws to protect trees and wildlife.

08/18/2022

JC La Verde was seriously injured in an alligator attack while swimming in Lake Thonotosassa on Aug. 3. The attack was captured on video.

08/18/2022

Swimming with the manatees in Crystal River named among top 10 bucket list adventures in the world.

The Explorida Manatee Swim Tour in Crystal River was voted No. 10, the only U.S.-based experience to make Tripadvisor's top 10 adventures.

08/18/2022

In Florida, about 93 percent of kindergarteners in the 2020-21 school year were vaccinated against polio.

08/18/2022

Under the Florida Constitution, the suspension of an elected official must be reviewed and approved by the Senate.

08/18/2022

As the school year starts in South Florida, Miami-Dade County and Broward County public schools are facing a significant teacher shortage.

08/18/2022

Travel agent cruises to prison after pleading guilty to defrauding cruise lines and clients.

Court documents said the travel agent used clients' money to purchase cruises for her family, jewelry and a Dodge Ram 1500.

08/18/2022

The Florida Aquarium announced plans for a $40-million expansion plan that will feature the first sea lion habitat on Florida's west coast.

08/18/2022

Save the date for August 19th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch.

Friday August 19, 2022: The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts has been designated a 2022 Blue Star Museum and is offering free admission to...

08/18/2022

Save the date for August 19th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch.

Friday August 19, 2022: This summer, the Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, invites guests to travel back in...

08/18/2022

Save the date for August 19th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch.

Friday August 19, 2022: Visit the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 400 N Ashley Drive, Cube 200, Tampa, to see the permanent exhibit,...

08/18/2022

Save the date for August 18th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch.

Thursday August 18, 2022: The 2022 U.S. National Gymnastics Championships for artistic gymnastics to determine the men’s and women’s...

08/18/2022

Save the date for August 19th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch.

Friday August 19, 2022: The Glazer Children's Museum at 110 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, will host Storyland now through Sept. 11 from 10...

08/18/2022

Save the date for August 20th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch.

Saturday August 20, 2022: Hillsborough County’s popular mosquito fish giveaways begin in May with a kickoff event at the Northdale Park on...