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After losing tire air pressure on I-75 in Manatee County, a crane truck hit an SUV and rolled over on the interstate, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
After losing tire air pressure on I-75 in Manatee County, a crane truck hit an SUV and rolled over on the interstate, the Florida Highway Patrol said. (Courtesy of Florida Highway Patrol)

FLORIDA — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from across Florida. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest and quirkiest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

School Custodian Brought Gun To Campus: Sheriff

A custodian at a high school was arrested after bringing a gun to campus Wednesday, a county sheriff's office said.

2 Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting: Sheriff

Detectives arrested and charged two men with murder in connection with a July 25 fatal shooting, the sheriff's office said.

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Armed Robbery Suspects Stole Gun From Publix Security Guard: Police

Detectives are looking for two suspects in an armed robbery at a Publix store, police said.

429K Gallons Of Wastewater Discharged During TS Debby

More than 429,000 gallons of wastewater discharged from manholes in four locations because of Tropical Storm Debby, St. Pete officials said.

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Truck Rolls Over, Hits SUV After Losing Tire Pressure On I-75: FHP

After losing tire air pressure on I-75, a crane truck hit an SUV and rolled over, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Debby Washes Ashore $1M In Cocaine: Border Patrol

A Good Samaritan found 25 packages of cocaine that had washed ashore by Hurricane Debby, the deadly storm that pounded Florida.

Coach, Teacher Accused Of Sex With A Minor: Sheriff

A teacher and coach at a high school had sexual interactions with a juvenile, a county sheriff’s office said.

'All Glory To God': Deputy Saves Child, 5, Who Wandered Into Pond

Video shows a deputy rescuing a young boy who is considered to be autistic from a pond after the child wandered away from his home.

Small Plane Overturns At Airport: Officials

There were no injuries when a small plane overturned while landing at an airport Thursday, officials said.

Suspect Threatened Little Caesars Workers With Gun: Watch

The armed robbery suspect was unable to open the safe and left a Little Caesars without any money, police said.

9 Dead After South FL Crash

Five of those who died in a Monday night crash in south Florida were juveniles, reports said.

Cop Faces Corruption Charges: Sheriff

A corrupt police detective tipped off drug traffickers about investigation, a county sheriff’s office said.

Hurricane Debby, Monitoring Storms

FL Eyes New Tropical Wave In Atlantic On Heels Of Hurricane Debby

A tropical wave in the Atlantic has a 60% chance of developing, the NHC said. Forecasters are uncertain whether it will affect Florida.

18 Inches Of Rain Means Flooding Continues After TS Debby

Flooding a concern after Tropical Storm Debby dropped more than 18 inches of rain in parts of Florida, while thousands remain without power.

Scenes Of Massive FL Flooding, Downed Trees, Wires: Debby Photos

Tropical Storm Debby brought heavy rains, flooding, gusty winds and reports of tornadoes to much of the Florida peninsula.

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