Girl Killed On Way To School | Woman Tried To Sacrifice Husband | Stolen Puppy Rescued: FL News

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.

1 Killed, 2 Injured In Sarasota County Crash: FL Highway Patrol

One woman was killed and two people injured, one critically, in a southern Sarasota County Crash, FL Highway Patrol said.

Motorcyclist Killed In Grand Boulevard Crash With SUV: FL Highway Patrol

An SUV turned into the path of a motorcyclist, who died from his injuries in the crash, FL Highway Patrol said.

5 FL Airports Among 40 That Will See Flight Reductions

Several busy FL airports are among 40 "high-volume markets" that will see a flight reduction during the government shutdown.

Man Robbed Hardware Store, Stole Tools From Carport: Bradenton Police

A man accused of stealing tools from a carport in Bradenton was already in jail for robbing a hardware store in Palmetto, police said.

Final Month Of Hurricane Season Is Quiet As Frigid Air Looms For FL

Some forecasters say additional named storms are unlikely this hurricane season, with a cold front to bring temps in the 20s and 30s to FL.

85K Potentially Lethal Fentanyl Doses Removed From Streets In 1 Week: Pasco Sheriff

32.8 grams of fentanyl and 244.8 grams of meth were found at a New Port Richey "drug house," the Pasco Sheriff’s Office said.

Tampa Girl, 6, Hit By Car, Died While Walking To School With Family: Sheriff

A 6-year-old girl was killed, her brother and mother injured after they were hit by a vehicle while walking to school in Tampa, HCSO said.

Man Crossing Street Hit, Killed By SUV In Pasco County: FL Highway Patrol

A man was hit and killed while crossing a road in Pasco County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Deputy Shot Knife-Wielding Man: Sarasota County Sheriff

A deputy shot a man wielding a knife in Sarasota County, the sheriff's office said.

Attempted Murder Charge Filed In Shooting Death: St. Pete Police

A man was charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of another man in St. Petersburg, police said.

Man Crossing Street Hit, Killed By SUV In Pasco County: FL Highway Patrol

A man was hit and killed while crossing a road in Pasco County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Man Critically Injured In Shooting: St. Pete Police

A man was critically injured in a St. Pete shooting, the police department said.

Deputy Shot, Killed Man Who Held Brother, 7, Hostage: Hillsborough County Sheriff

A deputy shot and killed a man who was holding his 7-year-old brother hostage with a knife in a Brandon home, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

Speeding Car Overturns In Crash With Police SUV: FL Highway Patrol

A speeding driver and officer were injured in an early morning crash in Winter Haven, the Florida Patrol said.

1 Killed In Fire In St. Petersburg: Police

The fire occurred near the intersection of 10th Avenue and 17th Street North in St. Petersburg early Saturday.

Stolen Puppy Reunited With Family: Hillsborough County Sheriff

A French bulldog puppy was reunited with his family after he was stolen during an armed burglary at a Brandon cell phone store, HCSO said.

Manatee County Burn Ban In Place Because Of Dry Conditions: Officials

An outdoor burn ban is in place in Manatee County, officials said. Fireworks and sparklers are also banned.

Woman Left Dogs For Dead In Backyard Cages During Miami Trip: Lee County Sheriff

A FL woman was arrested after her dogs were found dead from heat stress in crates in her yard while she was on a trip to Miami, LCSO said.

2 Patrol Cars Crash While Chasing Reckless Driver In Sarasota Area: Police

One of the patrol cars that crashed overturned while chasing a reckless driver from North Porto into Sarasota, police said.

Man Armed With Gun Robbed Clearwater Bank: Police

Investigators are looking for the suspect in an armed robbery at a Clearwater bank, police said.

FL Sheriff Welcomes New Yorkers Unhappy With NYC Mayoral Election Results

In recent months, a FL developer said he saw double the contracts with New Yorkers worried about Mamdani being elected NYC mayor.

School Employee Found With Hundreds Of Child Porn, Bestiality Videos: Hillsborough Sheriff

A high school campus safety monitor in Hillsborough County was found with hundreds of child porn, bestiality pictures and videos, HCSO said.

‘I Need To Sacrifice You Both’: Pinellas County Woman Accused Of Stabbing Husband, Reports Say

A Seminole woman is accused of trying to stab her husband, and said she needed to “sacrifice and kill” both him and their son, reports said.