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119-Degree Heat Kills 2 | Infant Overdose | Shark Attack: FL News
Family Business Busted | 5 Teens Drown In Vehicle | Arcade Heist | Pool Worker Shot At By Homeowner | Unlicensed Contractor Sting: 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.
Infant Dies After Overdose Death, Parents Charged
The parents of an 8-month-old girl who died of a fentanyl overdose at the end of May face charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child
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Drug-Trafficking Family Caught With The Goods: Sheriff
A family authorities said has a long history of illegal drug sales was the target of a police sting. Twelve family members, including three juveniles, were arrested and the sheriff's office seized drugs with a street value of $139,149.
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During Arcade Heists, FL Couple Posed As Gaming Officials
A Florida couple posed as state gaming commission officers to steal thousands of dollars from two Lee County arcades.
FL Man, Stepson Die While Hiking In 119-Degree Heat In Texas
A Florida man and his 14-year-old stepson died after hiking in extreme heat at Big Bend National Park in Texas. Officials said temperatures were 119 degrees at the time.
Shark Bites Man's Hand, Pulls Him Overboard In Everglades
A man had a too-close encounter while fishing in the Florida Everglades last week when a shark bit his hand, causing him to fall from the boat and into the murky water below.
Unexpected Pool Service Employee Shot At By Homeowners
A pool services employee was injured by gunshot shrapnel after homeowners heard noises in the pool lanai and saw a man they didn't recognize on their pool deck. Fearful for their safety, the husband fired two rounds from his rifle. Shrapnel from the bullet and glass struck the worker, who was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
More top news headlines:
- Unlicensed Contractors Nabbed In Operation Hot Water
- Video Shows Car Crashing Through Convenience Store, Pinning Customer
- Arrest Made In Robbery Of Medical Marijuana Office
- TECO To Make Critical Repairs Following Tampa Airport Power Outage
- Ambush Of Teens In Game Room Leads To Arrest
- Street Racing Video Posted On Social Media Leads To 15 Arrests
- FL Home To Deadliest U.S. Beach After 7 Die While Swimming
- 5 FL Teens Found Dead In Submerged Vehicle
- Ron DeSantis, Board Appointees Ask Judge To Dismiss Disney Lawsuit
- 12 Die At Gulf Beaches In 2 Weeks, Including Ex-NFL Q
- Florida Beach Deaths: How To Spot Dangerous Rip Currents
- 3 Teens Arrested, 10 Guns Confiscated By Police
- Tampa Super Bowl Champ Escapes After Vehicle Catches Fire On I-275
- Mosquito Spraying Ongoing After 4 Malaria Cases In Sarasota: County
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