Teacher Pulls Student Into Closet | Man Cooks Pet Peacocks | Woman Run Over By Bus: FL News

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.

Teacher Accused Of ‘Inappropriate Behavior’ With 10-Year-Old Student At FL School

A substitute teacher was charged with lewd and lascivious conduct with a 10-year-old student at a Bradenton school, MCSO said.

Driver Dead After Being Thrown From Truck In I-75 Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A man driving a pickup truck died after being thrown from his vehicle in an early morning crash on Interstate 75, FL Highway Patrol said.

Here Are 10 New FL Laws That Went Into Effect On Oct. 1, 2025

From AI-generated porn to landlords disclosing flood risks, these laws affecting Floridians go into effect on Oct. 1.

Woman Run Over, Killed By PSTA Bus At Clearwater Mall: Reports

A woman who was trying to get on a PSTA bus at Clearwater Mall died after being run over by it, reports said.

Passenger In Car Charged With Drug Possession, Trafficking: Sarasota Police

The passenger of a car pulled over for a traffic stop last month faces multiple drug charges, Sarasota police said.

Mom Tried To Drown Her 3 Kids At Community Pool: Hillsborough County Sheriff

A mother was arrested after trying to drown her three children, all under 3 years old, at a community pool, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

FL Man Accused Of Killing, Eating His Pet Peacocks After Fight With Neighbor

A man was charged with aggravated animal cruelty for killing and eating two of his pet peacocks, the Pasco sheriff said in an arrest report.

St. Pete Man Dies After Being Hit By SUV While Crossing Road: FL Highway Patrol

A St. Petersburg man died after being hit by an SUV while crossing Ulmerton Road, Florida Highway Patrol said.

2 Dozen Cats Found ‘Living In Squalor’ In Car: Clearwater Police

Two dead cats were found among two dozen “living in squalor” in a car parked outside a Clearwater Starbucks, police said.

Hillsborough County Deputy Charged With DUI In Manatee County: Sheriff

A Hillsborough County detention deputy charged with DUI refused to provide a breath sample during her arrest, the sheriff said.

Tampa Bicyclist Dies After Being Hit by Semi-Truck: FL Highway Patrol

A Tampa man on a bicycle died after being hit by a semi-truck on Causeway Boulevard, Florida Highway Patrol said.

St. Pete Man Killed, 1 Injured In 3-Vehicle Crash On I-75: FL Highway Patrol

The man’s car was hit by a tractor-trailer truck after he tried to get around a slow-moving SUV on I-75, FL Highway Patrol said.

Murder-Suicide Investigated In Tampa After Bodies Found In Home: Police

The deaths of a man and woman at a Tampa home are being investigated as a murder-suicide, police said.

Info Sought In 2018 Double-Homicide Cold Case: Clearwater Police

Investigators are seeking info about the 2018 deaths of David and Mina Swan, who were found shot to death at home, Clearwater police said.

LGBTQ Activists To Gather At Site Of Removed Rainbow Crosswalk In Sarasota

Project Pride SRQ is hosting a community gathering at the downtown Sarasota site of the rainbow Pride crosswalk removed by FL officials.

FL Deputy Shot Self In Leg During Firearm Training: Sheriff

A deputy is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the leg during annual firearm training, the Charlotte County sheriff said.

Man Threw Dog Protecting Girl From Him Off St. Pete Balcony: Pinellas County Sheriff

The dog was brought to a St. Pete area animal hospital with serious injuries, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.

Investigators Identify Woman Whose Body Was Found At Bradenton Traffic Crash Site: Police

The death of a woman whose body was found at the scene of a traffic crash in Bradenton is being investigated as a homicide, police said.