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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.

Detectives Have New Lead In Cold Case Homicide Of Sun City Center Resident

Investigators are trying to find Gregory Bernard Williams, 51, to speak with him about a 22-year-old cold case, according to a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office news release.

They believe the Sun City Center resident has additional information about the 2001 homicide of 20-year-old Wajid Coleman.

Global Warming May Cause Earlier Hurricane Season

A gradual increase in ocean temperatures is causing major, destructive hurricanes to form earlier now than they did decades ago, according to a new study.

In a study, researchers found intense tropical cyclones were forming 3.7 days earlier per decade in the northern hemisphere and 3.2 days per decade earlier in the southern hemisphere.

Tampa 6th Top Spot In U.S. To Get Java Jumpstart

According to WalletHub, Americans consume 491 million cups of coffee every day, and a big share of those cups of coffee are sipped in Tampa. The personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2023's Best Coffee Cities in America and rated Tampa as the sixth-best city in America to get a great cup of coffee.

Patient Gouged Out Roommate’s Eyes At South Florida State Hospital

A patient at South Florida State Hospital gouged out his roommate’s eyes during a Friday afternoon fight, according to a Pembroke Pines Police Department news release.

Officers responded to the hospital just before 5 p.m. after being called about a physical altercation between roommates.

• Man Sexually Assaulted Middle School Student: Bradenton Police
• IDEA Charter Schools Tampa Make List Of Healthiest Schools In U.S.
• Suspects Stole Wallets, Credit Cards From Shoppers: Manatee Sheriff
• Sarasota’s Free Bay Runner Trolley Reaches 250,000 Passengers
• DUI Wolfpack To Be Conducted By Pinellas Sheriff, Police Departments
• No-Swim Advisory Issued For 2 Sarasota County Beaches: FL DOH
• ‘Shell-Shocked’ Tiny Tortoise Rescued: Bradenton Police
• Rabid Otter Bites Dog, Man In Palm Beach County: FL Dept. Of Health
• These Are The Best School Districts In Florida, New Ranking Says
• Venice Man Charged In String Of Commercial Burglaries: Police
• 6 FL Breweries Medal At Great American Beer Festival
• Missing Teen From Guatemala Sought: Bradenton Police
• How A Federal Government Shutdown Would Affect FL Residents
• Sarasota Official Caught In Tears On Camera Watching Son’s MLB Debut
• These Are The Top 25 Public High Schools In FL, New Ranking Says
• 3 $1M Powerball Tickets Sold In FL, Swelling Jackpot Now At $835M
• Man Arrested In FL For 2004 Sexual Assault In Texas: HCSO
• Man Who 'Ruthlessly' Beat Good Samaritan, Ex-GF Sought By Police
• Man, Woman Shot In Bradenton: Police
• Motorcyclist Killed In 9th Avenue N. Crash: St. Pete Police
• M&L Cabinets Owners Defrauded Customers: Bradenton Police
• DeSantis To Face Newsom In 'Red Vs. Blue State Debate'
• Man Sexually Battered Teenager: Manatee County Sheriff's Office