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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.
4 Men Arrested For Traveling To Meet A Minor They Met Online For Sex: Police
Detectives arrested four men who traveled to meet minors they met online in a sting operation, St. Pete police said.
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New Scam Targets ATM Users: Police
Suspects are jamming up ATMs with metal so they can target those trying to use the machines, police said.
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High School Principal Failed To Report Child Abuse: Sheriff
A Hillsborough County high school principal failed to report child abuse at a daycare center at the school, the sheriff’s office said.
Sensory Garden At Senior Day Center Robbed, Vandalized
Town Square University Parkway, a 1950s-themed adult day center, is asking the community to donate plants for the garden.
Silver Coffee Raises Money To Assist Tampa Bay-Area Military Families
The Red Cross Angels Tampa Bay chapter hosted its annual signature fundraiser, a Silver Coffee to benefit the Red Cross Service to Armed Forces division.
FL Deputy Exchanged Nude Photos With Girl, 10, On TikTok: Sheriff’s Office
A FL deputy was arrested for inappropriate conversations and exchanging nude photos with a 10-year-old TX girl on TikTok, deputies said.
Attempted Murder Charge Filed In Clearwater Gas Station Attack
A New Port Richey man was charged with attempted murder in an unprovoked attack at a Clearwater gas station, the sheriff’s office said.
Tampa-Area Teacher Faces 7 Child Porn Possession Charges
A Hillsborough County middle school teacher was arrested on 7 possession of child sexual abuse material charges, FDLE said.
Thousands Of Violations Issued In School Zones Since August: Police
School speed zone cameras have led to thousands of traffic violations being issued since school started in August, police said.
Toy Gun Prompted Pasco High School Shutdown: Sheriff
A Pasco County high school shut down briefly after reports of a weapon on campus, the sheriff’s office said.
Motorcyclist Critically Injured In 4-Vehicle Hit-And-Run Crash: FL Highway Patrol
A driver left a Sarasota crash site after hitting a man who was thrown from his motorcycle and landed on the road, FL Highway Patrol said.
Investigators are looking for the suspect in an early morning burglary at a Bradenton convenience store, police said.
Arson Arrest Made In Downtown Tampa Car Fire: Police
A man was arrested for arson, other charges after seeing a car on fire in downtown Tampa, police said.
Hit-And-Run Driver Sought In Pasco County Crash: FL Highway Patrol
Investigators are looking for a hit-and-run driver in a Sunday morning crash in Pasco County, Florida Highway Patrol said.
E-Bike Driver Killed In U.S. 19 Crash: FL Highway Patrol
A man in an electric bicycle was killed in a crash on U.S. 19, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Student Brought Gun To Tampa-Area High School: Sheriff
A 15-year-old was found with a semi-automatic gun on the campus of a Tampa-area high school, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
A 76-year-old Hudson man was arrested for hitting a motorcycle on U.S. 19 and leaving the scene after the crash, FL Highway Patrol said.
3 Teens Found With Nearly $20K In Counterfeit Currency: Sheriff
The teens were caught after breaking four counterfeit $20 bills at a store in Johns Pass, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.
More News Headlines:
- These Are The Top Elementary Schools In FL, U.S. News Says In New Ranking
- Young Defeats Scott In Tampa District 5 Council Election: Unofficial Results
- College Football Playoff National Championship To Return To Tampa
- FL's Best Middle Schools Ranked In New Analysis
- 175-Foot-Long Sunshine City Mosaic Sidewalk Opens To Public At St. Pete Park
- Tampa Bay Rays Opening Pop-Up Team Shop Across The Street From Tropicana Field
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