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Teacher Accused Of Having Child Porn | Man Kills Girlfriend, Cops Say | Dual Storms In Atlantic: FL News
Human Skull Found In Luggage At Airport | Girl Threatened School Shooting | Teen Charged In Woman's Murder | I-75 Drug Bust | Pride Canceled
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.
Missing 17-Year-Old FL Boy Found: Marion County Sheriff
Caden Speight, a missing 17-year-old boy in Marion County, has been found, the sheriff's office said.
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Pedestrian Hit By Car, Killed While Crossing Bee Ridge Road: FL Highway Patrol
A Sarasota man crossing Bee Ridge Road was hit by a car and died, Florida Highway Patrol said.
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Group Of Baby Gators Spotted At New Port Richey Park
A park ranger recently snapped and shared a photo of a group of baby gators sunning themselves at a Pasco County park.
Man Convicted In 'Planned Sniper Attack' On Trump At FL Golf Club
A man was convicted of trying to assassinate then-President Donald Trump at his Florida golf club.
Swimmer Dies After Being Pulled From Gulf At Sarasota Beach: Sarasota County Sheriff
A swimmer pulled from Gulf waters at a Sarasota beach died despite life-saving efforts, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said.
A St. Pete woman on an e-bike died after being hit in Gulfport by a car that carried her on its windshield for eight blocks, PCSO said.
The collision occurred Friday near the intersection of Mission Valley Boulevard and Pinto Circle, police said.
Traveler Found With Skull, Other Human Remains In Luggage At Tampa Airport: Officials
A passenger who claimed just 10 cigars while traveling through Tampa International Airport also had human remains in their luggage.
Murder Charge Filed Against Woman In Fatal Shooting Of Boyfriend: Pinellas County Sheriff
A woman was charged with murder weeks after the fatal shooting of her boyfriend at their Clearwater home, the Pinellas County sheriff said.
Tampa Pride Cancels 2026 Festival, Terminates President’s Contract
Tampa Pride is on hiatus because of “the current political, economic climate,” including funding reductions, FL targeting DEI initiatives.
Motorcyclist Injured In Clearwater Crash: FL Highway Patrol
A car turned into the path of a woman driving a motorcycle on State Road 580, FL Highway Patrol said.
Man Shot Girlfriend To Death, Ran From Officers: Palmetto Police
A woman was fatally shot by her boyfriend after asking people to pick her up because he was armed, aggressive, Palmetto police said.
Bicyclist Killed In U.S. 41 Crash In Manatee County: FL Highway Patrol
A bicyclist was hit by an SUV that turned into his path on U.S. 41 in Manatee County, Florida Highway Patrol said.
Girl Arrested For Threatening School Shooting: Pinellas County Sheriff
A 15-year-old girl was arrested for threatening a shooting at East Lake High School, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.
17-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Woman’s Fatal Shooting In Tampa: Hillsborough Sheriff
A 17-year-old boy was charged with murder in the shooting death of a woman whose body was found in a vacant lot in Tampa.
Driver Slammed Into Laundromat After Mistaking Gas Pedal For Brake: Sarasota Police
A driver hit the gas pedal instead of the brake sending their vehicle into a laundromat, Sarasota police said.
Man Pointed Laser At Sheriff’s Office Helicopter In Bradenton: Watch
A man in Bradenton was arrested for shining a laser pointer at a Manatee County Sheriff's Office helicopter.
Man Charged In Fatal DUI Crash On His Birthday: St. Pete Police
A man was charged with DUI manslaughter in a fatal St. Pete crash on 38th Avenue N. on his birthday, police said.
Woman Fatally Hit By Truck While Crossing 34th Street N.: St. Pete Police
A woman died after stepping into the path of a truck while crossing 34th Street N., St. Petersburg police said.
Manatee County Teacher Arrested For Child Porn Possession: School District
A Manatee County teacher is on administrative leave after being charged with child porn possession in Hillsborough County, officials said.
18-Year-Old Who Fatally Shot Another Teen In Bradenton To Spend Decades Behind Bars: Records
A teenager who shot a 16-year-old at a Bradenton backyard party while playing with a gun was sentenced to decades behind bars, records show.
13-Year-Old Pointed Laser At Sheriff’s Office Helicopter In Tampa: Watch
A teenager was taken into custody for pointing a laser at a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office helicopter in Tampa, the agency said.
Hurricane Humberto To Strengthen, Imelda Could Form Soon: See FL Threat
Humberto is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane, while Imelda could form alongside it soon, forecasters said.
Pickleball Paddles Stolen During Ribbon Cutting For New Courts: Venice Police
A 79-year-old man was caught stealing pickleball paddles during the ribbon-cutting event for new courts, Venice police said.
218 Grams Of Fentanyl Found In I-75 Drug Bust: Venice Police
A woman was arrested in a drug bust on I-75 in Sarasota County, Venice police said.
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