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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.

May Pang, John Lennon’s Ex-Girlfriend, To Exhibit Photos In Tampa

The former girlfriend of Beatle John Lennon, May Pang, will showcase personal, candid photos from their relationship Jan. 24-26 in Tampa.

2 Dogs Attack, Kill FL Boy, 8, Riding His Bicycle

A pitbull and mixed breed dog attacked a young boy, who died of his injuries after witnesses tried CPR, Volusia County authorities say.

Big Cat Rescue Of 'Tiger King' Sells Tampa-Area Property

A portion of Big Cat Rescue’s Tampa-area property, which recently sold for $19M, could be redeveloped as about 300 townhomes, reports said.

Woman Stabbed To Death In Largo: Police

A man was charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of a Largo woman, police said.

Tampa Daycare Worker Faces Child Abuse Charges

The child at the Tampa daycare suffered neck and face abrasions, as well as lacerations, Hillsborough County authorities say.

FDA Bans Red Dye 3 In Food: How It Could Impact FL Products

The Food and Drug Administration ban on Red Dye 3 comes after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risks.

1 Seriously Injured In Shooting Near Airport: Tampa Police

Detectives are looking for the suspect in a shooting that happened Friday afternoon near the Tampa International Airport, police said.

These 3 Illnesses Are Spiking In FL, CDC Says

Health experts are warning that there's a "high" level of three respiratory illness circulating in Florida.

1,400-Pound Great White Shark Pings Off FL Coast Multiple Days

Breton, a 13-foot-long great white shark, pinged off Florida’s East Coast multiple times near Daytona Beach in January, OCEARCH data shows.

$10K Reward Offered For Horseback Riding Center’s Missing Horse

Cloud, a 16-year-old white mare, has been missing from Florida Beach Horses in the Bradenton area since Saturday.

FL Patrol Searches For Hit-And-Run Driver With Fake License Plate

Authorities are searching for the driver who crashed a speeding Mercedes sedan and ran from the scene. The car had a fake license plate.

Tampa Club Owner, Teacher Face Child Porn Charges: Report

A Tampa nightclub owner and a teacher are accused of wanting to have sexual relations with teens and sharing pornographic images of teens.

1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured In State Road 50 Crash: FL Holiday Patrol

A passenger was killed in a Sunday afternoon crash at State Road 50 and U.S. 301 in Hernando County, Florida Highway Patrol said.

FL Woman Convicted In Sarasota Shooting That Killed Teen, Injured 2

The woman was 16 years old at the time of the Sarasota shooting that killed a 17-year-old boy and injured two other juveniles, police say.

Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix 2025 Races Canceled: Reports

Powerboat P1, the organizers behind the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix, are hopeful it will return to the area in 2026, reports said.

Detectives Hope To Identify Remains In 2019 Pasco County Cold Case

The Pasco Sheriff’s Office released composite sketches in hopes of identifying a man’s remains in a 2019 cold case.

4 Things To Know About Ashley Moody: Pick To Fill Rubio’s Senate Seat

With her appointment to fill Rubio’s U.S. Senate seat, Attorney General Ashley Moody will be the 2nd woman to represent FL in the chamber.

Polar Vortex Could Bring Snow To FL

There’s a chance of snow and ice in parts of the Florida Panhandle next week, followed by bitter cold, the National Weather Service said.