Half-Naked Robber + Theater Shooting + Weather Conspiracy: FL News

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.

Motorcyclist Killed In Tyrone Boulevard Crash: Police

A Largo man died after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing while making a turn from Tyrone Boulevard, St. Pete police said.

Half-Naked Man Holding Carpet Cleaner Breaks Into Home: Reports

A man claimed he was high on drugs at the time he was accused of breaking into a FL home and grabbing a carpet cleaner, reports say.

Body Found In Pond Near Vinoy Golf Club: St. Pete Police

A 72-year-old man’s body was found in a pond near Vinoy Golf Club on Wednesday morning, St. Pete police said.

Deputy Shooting Kills Knife-Wielding Tampa Man After Neighbor Dispute

The 47-year-old Tampa man was accused of threatening to kill his neighbor and holding a woman at knifepoint.

FL Bill To Ban ‘Weather Modification’ Filed By GOP Senator

GOP Florida Sen. Ileana Garcia, who believes in the chemtrail conspiracy, has filed a bill that would ban weather modification activities.

Man Fatally Stabbed During Fight In Tampa

Tampa police said the stabbing happened early Friday at a home in the 8700 block of Mandarine Place.

Second-Largest Planetarium In U.S. To Open At MOSI In Tampa

MOSI in Tampa will open its Digital Dome Theatre, which will be the second-largest planetarium in the U.S., early next year.

Woman Who Left Boyfriend To Die In Suitcase Sentenced: Reports

Sarah Boone was convicted of zipping up her boyfriend in a suitcase during hide-and-seek and leaving him there to die, reports say.

Hillsborough Teen Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting Of Boy, 14

Jevario Buie was shot and killed on April 17 at West Busch Boulevard in Tampa, and a 15-year-old will be charged as an adult in his killing.

Man Who Shot, Killed Girlfriend In St. Pete Cemetery Found In Mexico

The suspect fatally shot his estranged girlfriend in 2021 in front of her 2 children, including his infant son, St. Petersburg police said.

SUV Drives Into Pasco County Businesses: FL Highway Patrol

A driver who lost control of her SUV drove into a New Port Richey building that houses two businesses, a salon and a dentist, FHP said.

Horse Killed, Others Injured In Manatee County Crash: Reports

A horse was killed and other horses and people were seriously injured in Manatee County crash, reports said.

FL Dog Abandoned On I-75 During Hurricane Finds Permanent Home

Trooper, left tied up in rising floodwaters along I-75 during Hurricane Milton, now has a forever home, the Leon County Humane Society said.

Carjacker Shot Outside Restaurant: Reports

An 18-year-old carjacker was shot by his victim outside the Crafty Crab restaurant Wednesday night, reports said.

Teen Shot While Breaking Into Home: Tampa Police

A home invasion is under investigation after a teenage boy was shot by another teen while breaking into a home Monday, Tampa police said.

AMC Movie Theater Shooting Under Investigation: Tampa Police

A shot was fired during a fight outside a Tampa movie theater Saturday night, police said.

Man Intentionally Crashed Into Tampa Bank: Police

A man denied entry to USAA bank faces four felony charges after intentionally driving his truck into the building, police said.

1 Dead In Sarasota Hotel Fire: Police

A man was killed in a fire at Baymont by Wyndham Sarasota, police said.

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