Fake Trump Pardon | Dogs Shot 170 Times | Church's Bogus Cure: FL News

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.

30 Students Injured In Stampede During Pro-Israel Vigil At FL College

Dozens of students were injured in a stampede during a pro-Israel vigil at the University of Florida, according to multiple reports. The university’s Jewish community gathered for the candlelight vigil at Turlington Plaza in response to the Hamas attack on Israel that killed hundreds of people. The crowd panicked when someone at the vigil fainted.

Fake Trump Pardon Part Of $10M Loan Fraud Scheme: Judge

A man has been sentenced to federal prison for a series of brazen crimes intended to defraud the U.S. government. Alexander Lesczcynski was sentenced to 17 years and six months in federal prison after he was convicted of masterminding three fraud schemes in which he attempted to steal more than $10 million.

6 Accused Child Predators Sought Sex With 6 Underage Girls: Sheriff

Six men have been arrested and charged with 22 felonies following a weeklong undercover operation aimed at catching suspected child predators. During the operation, men communicated with people they thought were children or guardians but were actually uncover detectives. Six of the men showed up to meet the children for sex at predetermined locations, authorities said.

Church Leaders Get Prison Time For Selling Fake COVID Cure: DOJ

A family who ran the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing were sentenced for their roles related to selling a fake COVID-19 cure during the pandemic, according to a U.S. Department of Justice news release.

Man Who Beat Shark To Death With Hammer Sentenced: Reports

A Florida man received no jail time after he was captured on video beating a shark to death with a hammer on a Brevard County beach, according to multiple reports.

Woman Who Shot Dogs 173 Times With BB Gun Sentenced

A woman will spend five years in prison after authorities said she shot her dogs more than 170 times with a gas-powered BB gun at her home. Jamie Lynn Kujawa, 39, was sentenced to jail time after she was convicted of multiple counts of animal cruelty.

Sexual Battery Against Child Charges Filed Against After-Care Employee

An employee of The Dragon's Lair, a third-party after-care provider for Imagine School, was arrested and charged with capital sexual battery of a child under age 12. According to authorities, on Roger Gibbings, 75, of Holiday made obscene statements and took explicit photos of the child while the youth attended the after-care program in Land O' Lakes.

More top Florida news headlines:

• Photos Show Tornado Damage To Structures In Clearwater, Crystal River
• Downtown Shooting Person Of Interest Sought
• Man Wanted In Connection With Shooting
• Repair Shop Owner, Customer Die After Exchanging Gunfire
• Deputy Shoots, Kills Man Who Tried To Run Him Over
• Driver Dies After Being Thrown From Truck In I-275 Crash
• School Unions Reach Tentative Agreements With District
• Man Shot, Killed By Deputy Identified
• Fire Decimates Mobile Home In Sky Harbor Estates
• Downtown Shooting Suspect Sought, Reward Offered: St. Pete Police
• ‘Pure Evil’: Petito’s, Laundrie’s Parents Meet Face To Face In Court
• Man Dies Following Rollover Crash On Courtney Campbell Causeway

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