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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.

'Words Can’t Do Justice': Man Grieves Wife, 4 Children Killed In Crash

Christian Dougan's wife and four children were killed in a fiery car crash along I-95 in Georgia as they were headed to Florida to pay him a surprise visit.

Man Lived With Mother's Decomposing Body: Police

A man was found living with the decomposing body of his 92-year-old mother, St. Petersburg police said.

Man Threw Bottles Of Urine Into Business, Splashing Worker

Angry about being turned down for a job interview, the suspect splashed bottles of urine inside a St. Petersburg business, reports said.

New College Postpones Actor Russell Brand’s Talk After UK Rape Charge

New College has rescheduled actor Russell Brand’s talk on free speech after rape, sexual charges filed against him in the UK, reports said.

Pregnant Woman Loses Unborn Baby In Wrong-Way Crash:

A pregnant woman was critically injured and lost her unborn baby after being hit head-on by a wrong-way driver, police said.

‘Jealous’ Ex Convicted Of Fatal Shooting: State Attorney

A man was convicted in a 2022 fatal shooting of another man who was at his ex-wife’s home, the state attorney said.

3 Dead, 1 Injured In Small Plane Crash In South FL

Three people were killed in a small plane crash in Boca Raton on Friday, reports said, while a person on the ground was hurt by debris.

FL Teacher Fired For Using Student’s Preferred Name: Reports

A Brevard County teacher was let go for using a student’s preferred name without parental permission, a violation of FL law, reports said.

Drivers Top 120MPH While Racing On I-4: FL Troopers

The 3 GA drivers involved in weekend street racing arrests were clocked at speeds of more than 120 mph on I-4, the FL Highway Patrol said.

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Artist Couple Showcases Work At Atypical Venues In St. Pete
See Luci Westphal’s “Post-Historic St. Pete” at Craftsman House, Forever Florida, and Scott Solary’s “Grainscapes” at Sip Shop Hooray.

Drag2Talle Movement Opposes Anti-Trans, DEI Bills In FL

During FL’s legislative session, drag artists are organizing the LGBTQ+ community, other activists for trips to the capitol in Tallahassee.

Tractor-Trailer Caused 5-Vehicle Crash On Skyway Bridge: FL Troopers

A tractor-trailer truck unable to slow down in traffic caused a five-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, FL Highway Patrol said.

Hit-And-Run Crash Driver Arrested At Airport: FL Troopers
A MT man accused of leaving the scene of a crash in Sarasota was arrested at the airport Friday morning, FL Highway Patrol said.

At Least $15K In Stolen Merchandise Recovered: Sheriff
A woman stole between $15K and $20K worth of items from various retail stores, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.

Motorcyclist Shot At SUV Driver Recording Him On I-4: FL Troopers

An SUV driver was shot at after recording motorcyclists operating erratically on Interstate 4, FL Highway Patrol said.

Former Deputy Charged In Road-Rage Incident: Sheriff

The former deputy, who threw a bottle at a driver in another vehicle, currently works for Hillsborough County Schools, HCSO said.

Man Convicted In Fatal Bar Shooting: State Attorney

A man fatally shot another man during an argument outside a Bradenton bar in 2022, the state attorney’s office said.

DUI Driver Crashes Into Trooper In I-75 Work Zone: FL Highway Patrol

A St. Pete man accused of driving under the influence crashed into a trooper’s SUV parked in an I-75 work zone, FL Highway Patrol said.

Driver Towing Cattle Trailer Charged In Fatal I-75 Hit-And-Run: FHP

A KY man towing a cattle trailer hit and killed a man who pulled over to help a truck driver who broke down on I-75, FL Highway Patrol said.