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Grenades Found At School | Teen Curfew OK’d | Teen Killed In ATV Crash: FL News

Little League Treasurer Stole $173K, Cops Say | Stepbrother Accused In Cruise Ship Death | Student's Gun Stolen From Car On Campus

Peso the dog was rescued from a house fire caused by unattended cooking in the kitchen, Clearwater Fire Rescue said.
Peso the dog was rescued from a house fire caused by unattended cooking in the kitchen, Clearwater Fire Rescue said. (Courtesy of Clearwater Fire Rescue)

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.

Arrest Made In Fatal Road-Rage Shooting: Tampa Police

A man was charged with murder a week after a fatal road-rage shooting in Tampa, police said.

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3 FL Restaurants Ranked Among America's Best, New Ranking Says

Three restaurants in FL have earned bragging rights as among the best in America, according to a new ranking from the reservation platform.

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3 Masked Armed Suspects Robbed U.S. 19 Business: Pasco Sheriff

One was charged and two other suspects were taken into custody after a masked armed robbery of a U.S. 19 business, Pasco deputies said.

Stepbrother ID'ed As Suspect In Death Of FL Teen Who Died On Cruise

The 18-year-old from FL died while aboard Carnival Horizon, and now, her stepbrother is named a suspect in her death, a media report says.

FL Airport Evacuated After Man Claimed To Have A Bomb: Report

Authorities evacuated a terminal at a Fort Lauderdale airport after a man said he had a bomb in his bag, a media report says.

Second Truck Hit Bicyclist Who Was Fatally Struck By Semi Near Tampa, Police Say

A 49-year-old Brandon man died on Tuesday after he was hit by a tractor-trailer near Tampa.

1 Dead In Near Head-On Crash In Pasco County

The crash occurred on Friday around 6:10 p.m. in Zephyrhills, state police said.

Little League Treasurer Stole More Than $173K: Sarasota County Sheriff

A former Sarasota County Little League treasurer was charged with larceny for stealing money from the league, the sheriff’s office said.

Dog Rescued From Clearwater House Fire Caused By Unattended Cooking

Peso the dog was rescued from a house fire caused by unattended cooking in the kitchen, Clearwater Fire Rescue said.

Student, 13, Made Threats To Kill: Pasco Sheriff’s Office

A 13-year-old is accused of making written threats to kill, the Pasco Sheriff's Office said.

Teen, 14, Dies, 15-Year-Old Injured In ATV Crash In Tampa: Reports

A 14-year-old boy was killed in an ATV crash with a pickup truck in Tampa, reports said. A 15-year-old riding with him was injured.

Driver Died After Hitting Fence, Trees On State Road 64 In Manatee County: FL Troopers

An Englewood man died in a single-car crash on State Road 64 in Manatee County, FL Highway Patrol said.

Motorcyclist Dies After Hitting Semi-Truck On U.S. 41: FL Highway Patrol

A speeding motorcyclist died after driving into a semi-truck on U.S. Highway 41, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Hit-And-Run Driver Killed Man Walking In Pasco County: FL Highway Patrol

A Wesley Chapel man walking along Boyette Road was hit and killed by an SUV that left the scene, the FL Highway Patrol said.

122 Missing FL Children Rescued In 2-Week Operation: State Officials

122 FL children were rescued in Tampa Bay, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers and 9 other states, and 6 arrests were made, state officials said.

Bank Fraud, Mail Theft Lands St. Pete Man In Prison: U.S. DOJ

A St. Petersburg man who stole checks, debit cards and credit cards from mail was sentenced to prison, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

Grenades Found Inside Suspicious Backpack At School: Sarasota Police

A bomb squad responded to a Sarasota school after a student brought inactive grenades to campus, police said.

High School Football Coach Asked Girl, 16, For Sex: Manatee County Sheriff

An assistant high school football coach in Bradenton was charged with soliciting sexual battery by an authority figure, deputies said.

3-Time Felon Caught Making Meth Near Middle School: Hillsborough Sheriff

Two people face multiple drugs and weapons charges after an active drug-manufacturing setup was found in a Tampa-area apartment, HCSO said.

Woman Hit By Car, Killed While Crossing U.S. 301: FL Highway Patrol

A Palmetto woman was hit by a car and died while crossing U.S. 301 in Manatee County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

School Employee Accused Of Inappropriately Touching 3 Students: Sarasota Police

A school employee and volunteer is accused of inappropriately touching three 14- and 15-year-old boys on campus, Sarasota police said.

Woman Injured After Driving Into Concrete Truck: FL Highway Patrol

A Tarpon Springs woman was injured after crashing into the back of a concrete truck, FL Highway Patrol said.

Nightly Curfew For Teens Under 16 Approved By Manatee County Commissioners

There would be a few exceptions for a nightly curfew for Manatee County teens, including emergencies, school functions and working.

Student’s Loaded Gun Stolen From Car On High School Campus: Hillsborough Sheriff

Two students were arrested after one stole a loaded gun from the other’s car on campus, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

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