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Teen Killed By Train | Girl, 14, Missing | Man Impersonated Police Officer: FL Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Florida.

We've rounded up the Patch stories you may have missed in Florida over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

Burglar Found In Lakeland Barn Helps Himself To Whiskey

A theft suspect drank about half the Crown Royal during the burglary — and then resisted arrest, sheriff says.

17-Year-Old High School Student Fatally Struck By Train

The boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition and died the following day, authorities said.

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Early-Morning Shooting Under Investigation In Tampa

The shooting occurred around 1:20 a.m. Saturday in the 3000 block of Sanchez Street, police said.

Missing Girl, 14, Last Seen In Longboat Key: FL Law Enforcement

The FL Department of Law Enforcement issued a Missing Child Alert for a 14-year-old girl last seen in Longboat Key.

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Man Arrested For Impersonating Law Enforcement Officer

The man was also booked on two out-of-county warrants for probation violations related to a burglary, authorities said.

School Bus Aide Accused Of Hitting Nonverbal Child

On at least one occasion, authorities said the school bus aide took off his hat and used it to hit the child.

Dade City House Fire Sparked By Lithium-Ion Batteries: Officials

Keeping the garage door to the home closed helped prevent further damage, fire officials say.

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