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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.

FL 7-Year-Old Writes $5 Poems To Fund Little Free Library In Yard

The Pinellas Park boy is hosting a lemonade stand during the Saturday launch of his new Little Free Library.

Man Arrested After Decomposing Body Found: Tampa Police

The suspect was charged with murder after a 35-year-old man's decomposing body was found, the Tampa Police Department said.

Armed Teen Brought Gun To Juneteenth Event: Sarasota Police

A 15-year-old boy faces charges after bringing a gun to Saturday’s Juneteenth event in Sarasota, police said.

'Like Christmas Threw Up': Tampa’s Joy Bar Celebrates Holiday All Year

Joy Bar in Tampa, which launched in December, will celebrate its first Christmas in July next month with a full event line-up, specials.

NJ Gamer Attacks FL Man With Hammer After Online Dispute: Sheriff

Authorities say a gamer flew from New Jersey to Florida to attack another player with a hammer after they had an online dispute.

New Child Sex Abuse, Porn Charges Against Pastor: Manatee Sheriff

Images of the Palmetto pastor sexually battering a child and child porn were found on his cell phone, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Deputy Showed Up To Work Drunk, Charged With DUI: Polk County Sheriff

The Polk County deputy, who has since resigned, admitted to drinking three mugs of whiskey before his shift, reports said.

Tropical Storm Beryl Likely To Form, 3 Areas Of Interest Tracked: NHC

The low-pressure system Invest 95L that is moving across the Atlantic is taking an unusual track for this time of year, forecasters said.

9 Swimmers Rescued From Rip Currents: Sarasota County

An off-duty lifeguard rescued nine swimmers, including a family of seven, from rip currents at Lido Beach, Sarasota County said.

Driver Runs From Minivan That Overturned In Creek: FL Highway Patrol

Troopers are looking for a driver who lost control of a minivan that overturned into a Hillsborough County creek early Wednesday, FHP said.

Two-Year Drug Sting Leads To Charges For 17 People: Sarasota Sheriff

Seventeen people face multiple drug and related charges after a two-year undercover investigation, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said.

Woman Dies After Driving Into Ditch: FL Highway Patrol

A Palmetto woman died after losing control of her SUV Tuesday night on 3rd Avenue West in Manatee County, Florida Highway Patrol said.

FL Man Who Secretly Filmed 12-Year-Old Gets Prison Time: U.S. DOJ

A North Port man was sentenced to federal prison for secretly recording a 12-year-old, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

‘Crazy’ FL Mom Ran Over Toddler, Husband: Polk County Sheriff

The 16-month-old boy was hospitalized in critical condition after his mother ran over him and his father, the Polk County sheriff said.

Water Restrictions Extended In Parts Of Tampa Bay Area: SFWMD

1-day-per-week watering restrictions have been extended in parts of the Tampa Bay area through Sept. 1, SWFL Water Management District said.

Woman Swims Around Siesta Key To Raise Funds For Veterans Services

The owner of Top Tier K9 Bradenton said the goal of her 37.5-mile swim around Siesta Key was to raise $250,000 to support SOF Missions.

Human Dengue Fever Case Reported In Hillsborough County: FDOH

A human dengue fever case acquired locally through a mosquito bite was reported in Hillsborough County, the FL Department of Health said.

5 Injured In 7-Vehicle Crash On I-75 In Venice: FL Highway Patrol

A car swerving to avoid a tire on I-75 set off a seven-vehicle crash in Venice, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Rehabilitated Manatee, Flapjack, Released In St. Petersburg: FWC

Flapjack, a rescued and rehabilitated manatee, was released into waters near Eckerd College, FWC said.

Nick Hogan, Son Of Hulk Hogan, Sentenced In FL DUI Case: Court

Nick Hogan, wrestler Hulk Hogan’s son, pleaded guilty and was sentenced for a November DUI in Clearwater, court records said.

Shooter Dead After Killing 3 Women, Including Mother: Manatee Sheriff

The suspect was shot and killed by deputies in Hamilton County as he drove from FL to Georgia intending to kill another victim, MCSO said.