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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.
Tampa Police Officer Arrested For Domestic Violence: Hillsborough Sheriff
A Tampa police officer was arrested for domestic violence that landed a woman in a Brandon hospital, the sheriff’s office said.
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Speeding Driver Dies After Hitting Light Pole, Overturning: FL Troopers
An Englewood woman died after losing control of her vehicle while speeding and hitting a light pole, Florida troopers said.
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3 Arrested For Having Sex In FL Keys Winn-Dixie Parking Lot: Sheriff
Two men and one woman were arrested for having sex in a Winn-Dixie parking lot in the FL Keys, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said.
Driver Dies After Hitting Truck Hauling Molten Sulfur On S.R. 60: FL Troopers
A Winter Haven man died after failing to stop at a rail crossing and hitting the back of a tanker truck, the FL Highway Patrol said.
Argument Between 2 Women Turned Deadly: Tampa Police
A woman was stabbed to death when an argument with another woman turned violent, Tampa police said.
Pinellas Teacher Critically Injured In Peru After Bike Crash, Lightning Strike: Reports
A Palm Harbor science teacher suffered neck fractures and a spinal cord injury after a lightning strike and bike crash in the Andes.
14-Foot, 600-Pound Gator Wrangled By Deputies In Sarasota Area: Watch
It took eight people, including seven deputies, to wrangle a 14-foot-long, 600-pound gator in Sarasota County.
Driver Charged With DUI Manslaughter After Crashing Into Tree, Passenger's Death: FL Troopers
The driver, a Wesley Chapel man, was more than three times the legal limit when he was arrested for DUI manslaughter, FL troopers said.
Manatee County Man Sold Fentanyl To Undercover Federal Agents: U.S. DOJ
A Palmetto man with a prior drug conviction was sentenced to federal prison after selling fentanyl to undercover agents, the U.S. DOJ said.
3 Injured After Garbage Truck Overturns On Clearwater Bridge: FL Highway Patrol
Three people were injured after a garbage truck had a mechanical issue and overturned on a Clearwater bridge, FL troopers said.
FL Trooper Smashes Window To Rescue Unresponsive Driver On I-75: FHP
A Riverview woman had a medical emergency on I-75 and hit two guardrails, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Hit-And-Run Driver Arrested In Scooter Crash: Pinellas Sheriff
Two people were injured when their electric scooter was hit by a van in Gulfport, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.
More Top News
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- ‘BeatleMania’ Art Show Features Works By Tampa Bay Artists
- FL Man Charged With Murder In NY Deaths Of Mother, Daughter: Reports
- 119 Arrests Made Over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend: Hillsborough County Sheriff
- 11 Arrested In Holiday Retail Theft Operation At UTC Mall: Sarasota County Sheriff
- Woman Killed In E-Bike Crash On 22nd Ave. N.: St. Pete Police
- Plane Collides With Vehicle At Tampa International Airport
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