Fake Vet Kills Dog | 'Tan Mom' For Senate | Rare Whale Death: FL News

FLORIDA — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all 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.

Fake Veterinarian Operated On Pregnant Dog That Died

A man who pretended to be a veterinarian faces charges after operating on a pregnant dog who later died, authorities said. Sugar, a 6-year-old, six-pound chihuahua, died following an illicit surgery performed by a licensed pet groomer, not a licensed veterinarian.

‘Very Rare’ Beaked Whale Found Dead

A “very rare” beaked whale was found dead in the Florida Keys, Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder said. A responder found a large animal grounded in the shallow sand flats at Tavernier Island. The species ois seldom seen outside of deep water.

Infamous 'Tan Mom' Running For U.S. Senate In Florida: Reports

Patricia Krentcil, who became a media sensation and earned the nickname "Tan Mom" after she was accused more than a decade ago of taking her then-5-year-old daughter into a New Jersey tanning booth, is running for U.S. Senate in Florida, according to reports.

NFL Legend Watches Son Play 1st Game As Tampa Bay Buccaneer

All eyes were on the Tampa Bay Bucs as they played their first preseason game in three years without superstar quarterback Tom Brady. Among the spectators was retired NFL quarterback and Hall of Famer Kurt Warner; it was the debut game of his son, Kade Warner, wide receiver for the Buccaneers.

Sextortion Of Young Boys On Rise: Police

The FBI and police are working together to crack down on sextortion of “a highly vulnerable group of victims: young boys,” according to police. Earlier this year, the agency saw a significant increase in cases where young victims are befriended on social media and dating apps and asked to share nude photos.

Man Gets Prison Time For Charging Police In Jan. 6 Riot

A man was sentenced to 18 months in prison after authorities said he stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, charged a police line, and stole a riot shield he then kept as a souvenir. Joshua Christopher Doolin, 25, was convicted of numerous charges in March, including civil disorder, entering a restricted building, disorderly conduct and theft of government property. A federal judge also sentenced him to 36 months of supervised release.

Rays’ Wander Franco Accused Of Relationships With 2 Underage Girls

The Tampa Bay Rays placed shortstop Wander Franco on the team’s restricted list as he faces allegations of relationships with two underage girls. Social media posts accused the 22-year-old of having a physical relationship with a girl in the Dominican Republic who was under the age of 18, which is the country’s age of consent, Forbes reported.

4 More Locally-Acquired Dengue Cases Reported In FL: Officials

The state Department of Health reported four more cases of locally-acquired dengue in South Florida, prompting officials to issue an alert reminding residents about the dangers of mosquito-borne illnesses.

More Top Headlines

• Boy, 14, Threatened To Blow Up Classroom: Police
• ALDI To Buy Winn-Dixie, Harveys Supermarket Stores In FL
• $36M Winning Mega Millions Jackpot Ticket Sold At FL Publix
• Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills 8; What You Need To Know In FL
• Pilot Dies After Medical Emergency On Flight From Miami To Chile
• Gabby Petito Lawsuit In FL: Depositions Begin This Week, Report Says
• Unforgiven Gang Member Gets No Forgiveness From Judge
• Pilot Rescued After Small Plane Crash In FL Keys: Watch
• Injured Mountain Biker Lifted Out Of Alafia State Park By Helicopter
• 80-Year-Old Man With Dementia Rescued From Riverview Marsh
• Life Sentence For Man Guilty Of 2018 Shooting: Sarasota Police
• Ex-Wife Charged In Plot To Murder FL Microsoft Exec: Prosecutors

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