Abortion Clinic Clash, Hurricane Handles, Spring Break: FL Top News

FLORIDA — Topping this week's news, Florida is anticipating record crowds this spring break as life returns to normal following COVID-19; Gov. Ron DeSantis releases his new book, fueling talk of a presidential run; a man who wore a panda costume at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is charged with sedition; and a home-grown pop culture icon prepares for its 40 anniversary.

Other top stories include: A train traveling on old tracks derailed in Manatee County; a "brain-eating" amoeba killed a man who rinsed his sinuses; a state trooper who prevented a Skyway Bridge 10K crash was honored; a police officer was charged with DUI after crashing his vehicle at his daughter's school; and this year's list of hurricane names has been released.

See these stories and more on this week's Florida Patch sites.

• DeSantis Takes Over Disney District In 'Don't Say Gay' Fallout
• Talk Of GOP Presidential Bid By DeSantis Heats Up With Book Release
• Names Of Tropical Storms, Hurricanes For 2023 Atlantic Season Released
• Derailed Train Was Traveling 5 MPH On ‘Old Track’ In Manatee: Railway
• Motorcyclist Killed In Sunshine Skyway Bridge Crash: FHP
• Man Tried Bringing Live Explosive On Florida-Bound Flight, Officials Say
• FL Man Dies From Rare ‘Brain-Eating’ Amoeba After Sinus Rinse: Report
• Trooper Who Prevented Skyway Bridge 10K Crash Honored: FHP
• Record Crowds Anticipated At Tampa International Airport For Spring Break
• FL Cop Charged With DUI Crashed At Daughter's School: Police
• Onslaught Of Spring Breakers About To Invade Clearwater
• Rapper Charged After Admitting To Fatal Shooting On Rap Video: Sheriff
• Abortion Clinic Complaints Prompt Clearwater To Consider New Ordinance

• Off-Duty Officer’s Gun Accidentally Discharges At FL Sushi Restaurant
• FL Pastor Stole Church Funds To Support Drug Habit: Authorities
• FL Recalls Raw Oysters Linked To Salmonella Outbreak
• Extorting Nude Photos From Minor Leads to 19-Year-Old's Arrest: Police
• FL Man AKA ‘Sedition Panda’ Charged In Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Breach: DOJ
• ‘No Safety Concerns’ At 7-Car Train Derailment Site: Manatee Official
• PoFolks Employee Throws Hot Oil On 2 Coworkers: St. Pete Police

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