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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.

Quit Claim Deed Scam Lands Tampa-Area Man In Federal Prison: U.S. DOJ

A Wesley Chapel man used fraudulent quit claim deeds on a victim’s properties to apply for mortgage loans online, the U.S. DOJ said.

Sarasota Vacationers Targeted In Shooting, Kidnapping: Police

A KY man was charged with kidnapping and attempted murder after a shooting at a gathering of vacationers in Sarasota, SCSO said.

St. Pete Man Shared Child Porn Images Online: Pinellas Sheriff

A St. Petersburg man faces multiple charges after being accused of sharing and accessing child porn images online, Pinellas sheriff said.

Disabled Group Home Residents Abused By Employee: Pinellas Sheriff

An employee at a group home in the Clearwater area is accused of abusing two residents with disabilities, the Pinellas sheriff said.

Mother, 6-Year-Old Injured In Hit-And-Run Crash: Largo Police

A woman was arrested after hitting a mother and her 6-year-old child at a Largo Walmart and leaving the scene, police said.

Pinellas County 9th Graders Earn $135K Through Literacy Program

135 students from four Pinellas County schools earned $135K through the 12th annual Paid for Grades program from Chargebacks911.

St. Pete Beach Shopping Center Fire: 5 Things To Know

Hours after a fire at the CVS in St. Pete Beach's Dolphin Village was controlled, it reignited and spread to Publix and other businesses.

15 Arrested In Online Child Sex Sting: Hillsborough Sheriff

15 people face charges after a four-day child sex sting in Hillsborough County, the sheriff’s office said.

‘Click, Click, Boom’: Hudson Woman Fatally Shot Husband, Deputies Say

A Pasco County woman claims her fatal shooting of her husband while he was in the shower was accidental, arrest records show.

Evan Longoria To Sign 1-Day Contract To Retire With Tampa Bay Rays

Longoria, who launched his career with the Rays, is the team's all-time leader in games played, home runs, RBIs, runs and extra-base hits.

Massive Sargassum Seaweed Bloom Moving Toward South FL: Researchers

A record-setting sargassum seaweed bloom is moving across parts of the Atlantic, Caribbean and washing ashore in FL, USF researchers said.

13-Time Felon On Bond For Murder Arrested Again: Hillsborough Sheriff

A double-murder suspect and 13-time convicted felon was arrested in Tampa on multiple new charges after fleeing a traffic stop, HCSO said.

More News Headlines:

• DUI Driver Arrested, Pedestrian Killed In Crash: Tampa Police
• Fatal Shooting Under Investigation In Hillsborough: Sheriff
• Boater Rescued Near Sunshine Skyway Bridge: U.S. Coast Guard
• St. Pete Club Restores Historic Dance Floor In Months After Hurricanes
• Woman Who Ran Across Highway Dies After Being Hit By Car: FL Troopers
• Cuts, Changes To Medicaid Proposed In New Bill: What To Know In FL

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