#Florida

Former Teacher Molested Student At Tampa School: Hillsborough Sheriff

The school’s security officer also faces charges for interfering with the investigation, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

USF Protester Brought Gun To Pro-Palestine Rally, 10 Arrested: Reports

The use of tear gas and force on pro-Palestinian protesters at USF in Tampa was “a violation of human rights,” […]

Dead Baby Found On University Of Tampa Campus: Reports

The abandoned baby’s body was found near a first-year residence hall on the University of Tampa campus, reports said.

FL-Based Tijuana Flats Files For Bankruptcy, Closes 11 Locations

The Florida-based Tex-Mex restaurant chain Tijuana Flats is closing 11 stores in two states after filing for bankruptcy, reports said.

40 Tons Of Gravel Spilled Across FL Road By Overturned Truck: Troopers

Crews are working to remove the gravel from a state road off Interstate 75 in Pasco County, FL Highway Patrol […]

2 Teens In Stolen Vehicle Lead Hillsborough Deputies On Chase: Watch

Two teenagers in a stolen vehicle face charges after leading FL deputies on a multi-county chase, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office […]

‘Dedicated, Hard-Working Student’: Hillsborough Teen A Star Student

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate local “Star Students” who succeed in Florida classrooms and their communities.

FL Man Who Tried To Board Flight With Gun Pleads Guilty: U.S. DOJ

A Lakeland man flying out of Tampa International Airport tried to sneak a gun into the airport, hiding it in […]

Tide Pods, Tiki Torches, Garment Steamers, Bed Rails: Recall Roundup

Patch’s weekly recall roundup includes bed rails associated with multiple deaths, steamers that led to second-degree burns, and more.