Nazis At Disney | Angry Croc | Condo Collapse | Bear Troubles: 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.

Angry 10-Foot Crocodile Removed From Pool: Watch

An angry 10-foot crocodile surprised a resident when it was found swimming in their pool late Saturday night, authorities said.

Nazi Protesters Wave Swastika, DeSantis Flags Outside Disney: Watch

Nazi demonstrators gathered outside Orlando’s Walt Disney World resort on Saturday, waving flags with swastikas and pro-Gov. Ron DeSantis messages.

5 Dogs Die In RV Fire At AKC Show

Five dogs were killed when a fire broke out in a recreational vehicle at the American Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show at the Florida State Fairgrounds.

Bear At Tampa Airport Trapped, Sent To Forest

A Florida black bear found wandering around the perimeter of the Tampa International Airport was captured and relocated to the Ocala National Forest in Central Florida.

• Black Bear Takes A Swim Off FL Beach: 'Guess He's On Vacation, Too'

UFC's Conor McGregor Accused Of Raping Woman At Miami Heat Game

UFC champion Conor McGregor has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Miami Heat NBA Finals game last week.

Pool Deck At Collapsed Surfside Condo Building Was Noncompliant

The swimming pool deck of a South Florida condominium that collapsed two years ago, killing 98 people, failed to comply with the original building codes and standards, with many areas of severe strength deficiency, federal investigators said.

42-Year-Old Missing Persons Case Closed

Ronald Gilchrist went missing in October 1980. His body has been identified but the investigation into his homicide remains open.

Man Damaged $300K Rabbit Sculpture In Vendetta: Police

A man damaged the $300,000 "Thunderbunny" sculpture because of a vendetta he had against the former mayor of a Florida town, police said.

Abandoned 7-Week-Old Puppies Found In Box Near Walmart

Two 7-week-old puppies were abandoned Friday in a sealed box on the sidewalk near a Walmart, “left to fend for themselves,” animal advocates said.

Florida Man Gets Prison Time Over Threats To Rep. Lauren Boebert

A Florida man was sentenced to 15 months in prison last week for making online threats against outspoken and far-right Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert.

Death Of Dolphin Apollo Mourned At Marine Aquarium

Apollo, an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin who had lived at the aquarium since 2021, died at the age of 4 years old. In March, Apollo appeared to show signs of discomfort. For months, caregivers monitored and modified Apollo’s diet and regimen. He showed signs of progress until Monday when his health declined.

County Officials Refuse To Issue Pride Month Proclamation

Despite the refusal of county officials to issue a proclamation for Pride Month, members of a Pride group say they're proceeding with plans to celebrate June as National Pride Month.

More top news headlines:

• Armored Truck Driver Robbed At Gunpoint
• Small Helicopter Crashes At Airport
• Drug Trafficking Ring Broken Up
• El Nino Likely To Increase Toxic Algae
• FL Man Wanted In 1984 Death Of Woman Arrested In CA
• 3 Rescued From Capsized Boat Near Port Everglades: U.S. Coast Guard
• Man Shoots Woman, Kills Himself After 7-Hour Standoff
• Olympian Tori Bowie Died From Childbirth Complications At FL Home

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