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Student Held By ICE | Dog Vs Gator | Airplane Bomb Threat | Shark Attack: FL News
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FLORIDA — 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.
FL Man Who Threatened Racially Motivated Shooting Sentenced To Prison: U.S. DOJ
A Sarasota County man was sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of an unregistered gun, the U.S. DOJ said.
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Dog Survives FL Gator Attack After Being Dragged Into Pond Behind Home
Zeus, a German Shepherd, is recovering after being attacked by an alligator and dragged into a pond behind a Pasco County home.
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New Child Exploitation Charges Filed Against 3rd-Grade Teacher In Pinellas County: U.S. DOJ
A third-grade teacher in Pinellas County faces new child exploitation charges after a recent sting operation, U.S. Dept. of Justice said.
Tampa City Council Member, Gwendolyn Henderson, Dies At 60
Gwendolyn Henderson died of natural causes at her Tampa home, the city said. She was elected to city council in 2023.
Manatee County Beach Town Issues Local State Of Emergency For July 4th Parking
To battle illegal parking over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Bradenton Beach issued a local state of emergency, reports said.
FL Honors Student, 22, Detained By ICE, Faces Deportation To Mexico
Maria “Lulu” Martinez’s family is calling for the Sarasota County honor student’s release by ICE as she faces deportation, reports said.
Son Admitted To Fatally Shooting Parents At Largo Home: Pinellas County Sheriff
A man admitted to fatally shooting his parents at their Largo home, calling it “a righteous kill,” the sheriff’s office said.
Most Bed Bug Infested Cities: Where These FL Towns Rank
Pest management company Terminix recently released its annual list of the Top 50 Most Bed Bug-Infested U.S. Cities, including 3 FL areas.
Girl, 9, Survives FL Shark Attack, Nearly Loses Hand To Bite
A 9-year-old girl nearly lost her hand in a shark attack at a Southwest Florida beach on Wednesday afternoon, reports said.
Substitute Teacher Sent Sexual Images To Students: Hillsborough Sheriff
A substitute teacher in the Tampa area AirDropped content that included nudity and bestiality to 7th-grade students, the sheriff said.
Motorcyclist Dies In Pasco County Crash: FL Highway Patrol
A motorcyclist died after losing control on a Pasco County road early Monday morning, Florida Highway Patrol said.
MD Girl Scout Raises Money For Hurricane Recovery In Sarasota County
A MD 5th-grader, Girl Scout set up a lemonade stand to raise funds for hurricane recovery in Sarasota area, the Community Foundation, said.
Person Who Wrote Bomb Threat On FL Flight Sought: FBI Tampa
Investigators are seeking tips about the person who wrote a bomb threat on the bathroom door of a FL flight to OH in April, the FBI said.
Fatal Park Stabbing Under Investigation In Tampa Area: Hillsborough Sheriff
Investigators are looking into an altercation that led to a stabbing that left a woman dead, a man injured at a Tampa-area park, HCSO said.
St. Pete To Remove Fluoride From Water Ahead Of FL Ban: Officials
The city of St. Petersburg will remove fluoride from public drinking water soon in compliance with new FL law, officials said.
‘We Will Kill You’: FL Officials Warn Of Arrests, Death If ‘No Kings’ Protests Turn Violent
FL officials and law enforcement threaten protesters with arrest and even death if Saturday’s “No Kings” rallies turn violent, reports said.
Woman Set Boyfriend’s Car On Fire, Nearly Burned Down Their Bradenton Home: Watch
A Bradenton woman was arrested for setting her boyfriend’s car on fire Monday night and nearly burning down their apartment, police said.
'Please Do Not Go To The Airport': FL Airline Abruptly Shuts Down, Cancels Flights
A regional airline abruptly shut down operations and canceled flights across FL, the Caribbean and the Bahamas after a bankruptcy sale.
Sarasota Man Dies After Crashing Into Concrete Wall: FL Highway Patrol
A Sarasota man died in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday night in Manatee County, FL Highway Patrol said.
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