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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.

FL Man Killed, Dismembered Man Before Fatally Shooting Himself: Police

A Florida man fatally shot himself after authorities said he killed and dismembered another man at a Citrus County home before placing his severed body in a car trunk.

5-Year-Old Killed After Car Crashes With Police Vehicle

A 5-year-old girl died on Saturday after the car she was riding in was hit by an Auburndale Police Department pickup truck that was responding to an emergency.

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Man Exposed Himself To 2 Customers, Other Victims Possible

A man accused of exposing himself to customers of the pest control company he worked for may have committed more crimes, and officials are asking the public to contact the sheriff's office.

Rap Star Fan In Critical Condition From Beating After Concert

Police are seeking the public's help in identifying those involved in the battery of a rap fan following a concert at Club Skye in Ybor City. The fan, identified by his family as George Obregon Jr., attempted to approach Jacksonville rapper Nardo Wick for a photo outside the club when men who appeared to be affiliated with Wick punched the fan and knocked him to the ground.

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'Alarming' Threats To Tax Collector Lead To Man's Arrest

A 40-year-old man has been charged with making a series of "alarming online threats" targeting the Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office.

Porch Pirates Grabbing Packages Caught On Video

Police are warning residents that it's the season for porch pirates. "Package thefts are a crime of opportunity," one police chief said. "There is no greater opportunity than now when many residents have multiple packages delivered several times a week. Porch pirates are looking for easy targets, but even the smallest efforts in protecting and concealing your valuables can make all the difference and help prevent you from becoming a victim."

Suspect In Stabbing Deaths Of FL Teen, Woman Arrested In MD

Authorities arrested a man in connection with the stabbing deaths of a 14-year-old girl and woman in Tampa. Jean Pierre Ojeda Salazar, 25, was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Maryland.

FL GOP Chair Accused Of Sexual Battery, Under Investigation: Report

Christian Ziegler, chairman of the Republican Party of Florida and former Sarasota County commissioner, is under investigation for sexual battery, according to a report from the Florida Center for Government Accountability. The woman claimed she had been involved in an ongoing three-way sexual relationship with Christian and his wife, Bridget Ziegler, Sarasota County school board member and Moms for Liberty co-founder.

Math Teacher Charged For Inappropriate Relationship With Student: Cops

A Polk County math teacher was charged this week after authorities said he had an inappropriate relationship with a female student. Kevin Rodriquez-Febus, 23, was charged with offenses against students by authority figures, a second-degree felony. Police interviewed the victim, who said she and Febus had been dating since early 2023.

New FL ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Targets LGBTQ+ Nonprofits, Critics Say

Critics are slamming a new bill that would expand Florida's controversial Parental Rights in Education Act by placing additional restrictions on government agencies, claiming the bill unfairly targets LGBTQ+ nonprofits, according to a report.

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