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Clearwater residents got a rude awakening when an early-morning crash propelled a car into a house.
Clearwater residents got a rude awakening when an early-morning crash propelled a car into a house. (Clearwater Police)

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.

Couple Sexually Abused Kids Including Baby: Sheriff

A couple faces charges related to child pornography materials that they shared with each other using Facebook, according to authorities. Numerous exploitation images and videos showed the pair performing sex acts on children. Detectives know of three victims ranging in age from 10 months to 10 years old.

81-Year-Old Dies After Being Run Down By E-Scooter

An 81-year-old woman died after being run over by two women on a rented electric scooter in downtown St. Pete. Two women on a Veo e-scooter, rented through a city-run initiative, were heading east on the north sidewalk in the Edge District.

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Former NFL Running Back Arrested At Casino

Dion Lewis, the former New England Patriots running back who won a Super Bowl alongside Tom Brady, was arrested in Florida this week, according to a report and jail records. Lewis was arrested at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, where he reportedly was "unruly and belligerent," a police report said.

Amazon Driver Bit By Venomous Diamondback Rattlesnake: Police

An Amazon delivery driver was in serious condition after she was bitten by a venomous eastern diamondback rattlesnake while delivering a package, according to authorities. The snake was coiled near the home's front door.

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Art Museum Curator Fired Over Greek Antiquities Exhibit: Report

A senior curator was fired by St. Petersburg’s Museum of Fine Arts over provenance concerns surrounding a Greek antiquities exhibit, according to a report. The traveling show “From Chaos to Order,” which features works from the Geometric period, about 900 to 700 B.C., was scheduled to make its way to the Denver Art Museum. But staff there became concerned that many of the 57 artifacts didn’t include detailed records of their origins.

Masked Man With Cheshire Cat Tattoo Sought By Police

A masked man with tattoos on his right leg, including what could be the Cheshire Cat from "Alice in Wonderland," is being sought by police. The man was caught on camera at a construction site.

13-Year-Old Arrested For Threatening Mass Shooting At School

A 13-year-old has been arrested for making an electronic threat to carry out a mass shooting at his middle school. Authorities said the teen sent messages via Snapchat indicating he was going to shoot students.

$1.3B Stadium Will Be Built By Tampa Bay Rays In St. Pete: Officials

“A brand new ballpark” will be built in downtown St. Petersburg as the Tampa Bay Rays have reached an agreement for a new stadium, the team’s principal owner, Stuart Sternberg, said Tuesday at Tropicana Field. The plan calls for the redevelopment of 86 acres in the Historic Gas Plant District, which includes the team’s home, Tropicana Field.

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