Rhino Horns, 1st Black Woman Fire Chief, Fish Kills: Nearby News

Dunedin FL

25 June, 2021

6:17 PM

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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Florida Patches to talk about tonight: 1st Black Woman Appointed Tampa Fire ChiefSale Of White Rhino Horns Lands Palm Harbor Man In Federal PrisonFormer Deputy Accused Of Making False Allegations Against SheriffToddler Hurt In I-275 Crash With Woman Accused Of DUI: Troopers Piney Point Lawsuit Filed Against DeSantis, State Of FL Months after the toxic wastewater leak at the Piney Point reservoir, conservation groups filed a lawsuit Thursday against Gov. Ron DeSantis, the acting secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Manatee County Port Authority and the property's owner, HRK Holdings, LLC, "for the release of hundreds of tons of hazardous pollutants into Tampa Bay and groundwater." 5 Things To Know About The Surfside Condo Collapse First responders are working around the clock at the site of a 12-story condo that collapsed in Surfside early Thursday morning, digging through debris and searching for victims. As of Friday afternoon, four deaths have been confirmed after three bodies were found in the rubble of the oceanfront Champlain Towers South Condo, while 159 people remain missing. FL Condo Collapse: Nearly 100 Missing, 'Everybody Just Pray' Finding Romance On The Road At Giant Beaver-Themed Gas Station Buc-ee's, the Texas-based mega gas station, isn't just a stop for road-tripping folks looking to fill up their tank, score a 99-cent bag of ice and find relief in the "world's cleanest" bathrooms. In this Florida beach town, Buc-ee's is for lovers. Neck Restraint During Arrest Prompts Investigation Of 2 Officers Two Sarasota police officers are under investigation after a video of their recent arrest of a 32-year-old man wanted on a felony warrant out of Manatee County was shared to a public social media account and drew public criticism for the use of a neck restraint. Beach Goers Warned Of Red Tide; Workers Clean Up Fish Kills Residents headed to the beach this weekend should beware if they experience irritation in their eyes, noses or throats. This could be a sign that there's an unhealthy amount of red tide along the beach. County health departments have issued a warning to people who visit the beaches as several red tide blooms persist along the coast. Lightning To Play Game 7 Friday After Losing To Islanders 2-3 The Tampa Bay Lightning Bolts faces the New York Islanders one more time Friday night and the winner will move on to the Stanley Cup playoffs. Lightning's Kucherov 'Done For The Season' Following Injury Contribute your own content to Patch by signing up for an account and clicking the "Post on Patch" button at the top right of the site. Also Worth a Look Today Frostproof Suspect Hiding In Mexico For 14 Years Extradited To US Boy Injured By Gunshot As Teens In House Play With Gun: Police Car Flips On Ruskin Road, Catches Fire, Kills Driver: Troopers Man Shoots At SWAT Team During 6-Hour Standoff: Pinellas SheriffFlorida Oath Keeper Pleads Guilty In U.S. Capitol Riot Case: DOJTrump To Speak At Save America Rally In Sarasota July 3Nick Flips Over His 19th Birthday Party At Clearwater AquariumCompromise Reached On Tampa Police Citizens Oversight BoardAlta Clearwater Apartment Community Opens In ClearwaterCauses Of Increased Gun Violence? St. Pete Mayoral DebateSystemic Racism In Police Department? St. Pete Mayoral Debate3 Coworking Spaces Team Up To Offer Membership PackagesAcross America FL Condo Collapse: 4 Dead, 159 Missing As Search Continues GA Voting Law Subject Of U.S. Justice Department Lawsuit Livestream: Derek Chauvin Sentencing In Death Of George Floyd Drought Causing Fireworks Show Cancellations In Western U.S. 900-Pound Shark, Freya, Spotted Off Coast Of Long Island