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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.

Deaths Of 4 Dolphins Not Aquarium Staff's Fault: Experts

A panel of five outside experts commissioned by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium concluded the death of four dolphins over 16 months was not the aquarium staff's fault. The independent team released a 42-page report confirming that the animal care staff was not responsible for the dolphins' deaths.

4-Month-Old Baby Seen Shaken On Video

A man was arrested for child abuse of a 4-month-old infant after he was caught on video camera shaking the baby, authorities said.

Judge Strikes Down FL Ban On Medicaid Funding For Trans Health Care

A federal judge on Wednesday struck down Florida rules championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis restricting Medicaid coverage for gender dysphoria treatments for potentially thousands of transgender people.

Man Set On Fire Dies; Attacker Charged With Murder: Sheriff

A man has been charged with pre-meditated murder after a man he accused of setting on fire at a gas station last month died. Sheriff's officials said a man in his 60s was doused with gasoline and set ablaze at a Mobil gas station following an argument

911 Supervisor Accused Of Soliciting Sex With Minor

A Sheriff's Office Communications Center senior supervisor was arrested after being accused of soliciting sex from a minor. Jonathan Hagen was charged with luring a child for sex using the app Whisper.

Second Malaria Case Confirmed: FL Dept. Of Health

The second malaria case in less than a month has been confirmed in the Suncoast area, according to the Florida Department of Health. A mosquito-borne illness alert has been issued in two counties.

Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill Under Investigation For Assault: Reports

Tyreek Hill, a wide receiver entering his second season with the Miami Dolphins, is under investigation for his potential role in an assault and battery at Haulover Marina, according to reports.

Invasive African Snail Prompts Quarantine In FL County

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has quarantined a portion of another county in order to eradicate the giant African land snail, one of the most damaging snail species in the world.

1st-Degree Murder Charges Filed In Toddler's Death

Police called to a report of a 2-year-old in distress found the child suffered injuries the day before for "acting out." The child was confined to a chair for an extended period without receiving any care; a woman now faces murder charges.

DUI Charge Dropped Against County Commissioner

Authorities dropped a driving under the influence charge against a county commissioner more than a year after he crashed his truck into a tree in a subdivision

Pickup Truck Crashes Into Home, Killing 24-Year-Old Man

A 24-year-old man was killed when a Dodge Durango's driver failed to stop at a stop sign, struck two signposts and smashed crashing into a home. The victim was inside the house.

More top news headlines:

• Guns, Watches Valued At $110,000 Recovered
• Hit-And-Run Driver Who Killed Woman Sought By Sheriff
• FL Couple Sued OceanGate Months Before Titanic Submersible Disappeared
• Car Hits Block Wall, Breaking Into 2 Pieces, Killing Passenger
• FL Man Charged 35 Years After Virginia Rape Thanks To DNA: Police
• Police Chief, State Attorney Address Rise In Teen Shootings
• Killer Whale Bites SeaWorld Orlando Trainer, Breaks Several Bones
• Warren's Request To Be Reinstated Is Denied By Florida Supreme Court

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