Manatee Rescue, 9/11 Ceremony, 'Squeeze The Juice': News Nearby

Dunedin FL

08 September, 2021

6:35 PM

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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Florida Patches to talk about tonight: First Watch Restaurant Chain Takes Steps To Go PublicBe Prepared For Heavy Traffic Thursday As Bucs Take On CowboysPick Finance Brain Of 'Squeeze the Juice' Writer Jennifer LeeCity Of Tampa To Observe 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Saturday Lightning Strike Kills Roofer: Sheriff A 19-year-old roofer was struck and killed by lightning while working on a Bradenton apartment building Tuesday afternoon, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. Mayoral Candidate Welch Tests COVID-19 Positive, Postpones Debate St. Petersburg residents have to wait to hear the first mayoral debate after Wednesday's event got postponed due to COVID-19 health concerns, the University of South Florida told Patch. Mayoral candidate Ken Welch posted on Facebook over the weekend that he tested positive for COVID-19. DeSantis' Mask Mandate Ban Struck Down For 2nd Time: Reports School districts such as Hillsborough County and Sarasota County can continue to keep their mask mandates in place after a circuit court judge again rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis' appeal, news outlets reported. The state of Florida must immediately stop banning local mask mandates, according to the latest court ruling. Introducing IKE, Tampa's Personal Interactive Tour Guide Meet IKE, the city of Tampa's personal tour guide kiosk. IKE can give directions, highlight sights of interest, give suggestions on where to eat and warn residents and visitors about traffic hazards. Aquarium To Turn Winter's Old Home Into Manatee Rescue Center Clearwater Marine Aquarium is expanding its efforts in the fight to save manatees. On Tuesday, the aquarium unveiled plans to transform the former Winter Zone into a habitat to rehabilitate manatees for release. Officials estimate it could cost nearly $10 million to renovate Winter the dolphin's previous home into a site for manatee rehab and research. Aquarium Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary Of 'Dolphin Tale' FilmingAquarium's Struggle To Save 5 Stranded Whales Chronicled In Film NFL Week 1: How To Watch The Miami Dolphins' Season Opener The 2021 NFL season starts this week, with the Miami Dolphins set to kick off against the New England Patriots Sunday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. It will be aired locally on CBS. 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 Pinellas Schools Show Progress During Unprecedented Year4 New Public Art Works Coming Soon To Tampa International AirportSarasota County Penny Sales Tax Public Input Meetings ScheduledIvermectin COVID Treatment Request To Desantis Delayed By BoardMan Accused Of Stealing Backpack From Body In Crash: Sheriff Brandon's New 'ChampaBay' Fire Truck Revealed At Raymond James2 St. Pete Brothers Shoot At Cars Near Fairfield Avenue: PoliceLargo Fire Rescue Douses Blaze At Recycling Facility Across America Deputy's Family Escapes Afghanistan, Taliban With Sheriff's Help LI Preemie Who Touched Hearts Turns 1: 'She Is Healthy And Here' Heron Eats Rat Out Of Central Park Pond: Best Online Reactions Texas SB1: What It Restricts, How It'll Affect Voters 20 Photos That Documented The Enormity Of 9/11: AP Photos Don't miss local and statewide news from across Florida. Sign up for free Patch alerts and daily newsletters.