You're a busy person, and you didn't check Patch everyday. That's OK, we get it! Here are some of the top stories this week:

Watch Out For These 5 Holiday Cyber Scams

• Be warned, New Tampa: Online shoppers may be susceptible to cyber crime during the holidays.

Freedom High Bomb Plotter Gets 15 Years Behind Bars

• Jared Cano's sentence includes 10 years of probation, plus counseling.

Should the $1 Bill Go Away?

• The measure could save the U.S. government a lot of money, but do you think it’s worth it? We want to hear your thoughts, Tampa Bay!

TECO: Be Safe, Energy-Efficient With Holiday Lights

• Here are some tips from the electric company.

New Tampa Teen Remembered Online

• Friends and family tweet about Ty Neuhaus, the 19-year-old who died after a single-vehicle crash.