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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.
FL Teacher Who Had Sex With Student In Classroom Charged: Reports
The Florida teacher was accused of teaching a middle-school student "how to have sexual intercourse with her," media reports say.
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Gator Caught FL Woman In Death Roll: Update
A new report on a fatal gator attack in Polk County says the reptile performed a death roll on a woman before dragging her underwater.
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‘Small Tornado’ Tore Through Pinellas County Mobile Home Park
The National Weather Service confirmed that a “small tornado” tore through parts of Largo Wednesday evening.
Arrest Made After 9-Month-Old Dies At Unlicensed St. Pete Daycare: Reports
A woman who ran an unlicensed daycare was arrested after a 9-month-old died in her care last July, St. Pete police said.
Man Dies After Lightning Strike While Honeymooning On FL Beach
A Colorado man died after being struck by lightning while honeymooning in FL. Others were also struck by lightning in the state recently.
‘Human Piece Of Garbage’: FL Dad Arrested After Son Dies In Hot Car, Sheriff Says
Temperatures hit as high as 111 degrees when an 18-month-old boy was left in a car in FL while his dad drank nearby, sheriff said.
Gators Prevented FL Rescue Crew From Saving Man After Truck Plunged Into Canal: Police
With 2 large gators nearby, rescue swimmers were unable to reach a man trapped in a truck after it plunged into a Venice canal, police said.
Man Stole E-Bike From Family Dollar In Bradenton: Watch
Investigators are looking for a man who stole an e-bike from outside a Bradenton Family Dollar earlier this month, police said.
Suspect In New Port Richey Fatal Shooting In Custody: Pasco Sheriff's Office
The suspect in a fatal shooting that happened Thursday night in New Port Richey is in custody, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office said.
Bradenton Man Sentenced For Trying To Have Sex With Girl: Feds
The man had sexual conversations with a 12-year-old Bradenton girl as he tried to "entice her to engage in sexual activity," the feds say.
Largest FL Real Estate Markets See Big Drops
Median home-sale prices, new listings and pending sales have dropped in large communities across Florida, a new real estate report said.
Man Steals Rental Car From Tampa International Airport: Sheriff
A St. Pete man who stole a rental car from Tampa International Airport was arrested in the FL Panhandle, the Walton County sheriff said.
Man In Wheelchair Dies After Being Hit By Truck In Manatee County
A Pinellas Park man in a wheelchair was hit and killed by a truck while crossing the street in Manatee County, FL Highway Patrol said.
FL Woman Guilty In Identity Theft Scheme With More Than 100 Victims
FL woman stole nearly $2 million in unemployment insurance benefits issued by state of NV during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. DOJ said.
Motorcyclist Dies After Hitting Guardrail In Pasco County Crash: FL Highway Patrol
A New Port Richey man died after losing control of his motorcycle and hitting a guardrail early Sunday, Florida Highway Patrol said.
FL’s U.S. CENTCOM Played Key Role In Weekend Bombing Of Iranian Nuclear Sites: Reports
U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa played oversaw the weekend attacks on 3 Iranian nuclear facilities, reports said.
Boaters Rescued After Crash On Crystal River: U.S. Coast Guard
Two boaters were rescued after they crashed into a dayboard on Crystal River on Tuesday, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Teacher Guilty Of Buying Guns In FL For Overseas Crime Group
A Hillsborough County high school teacher pleaded guilty to a charge related to sending guns to a criminal organization in Trinidad: US DOJ
Former Tampa Bay Rays Star Wander Franco Guilty Of Sexually Abusing Minor
Ex-Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found guilty of sexually abusing a minor in the Dominican Republic.
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