Jealous Boyfriend Shot | Attorney Stole $1.7M | Bus Crash: 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.

Coworkers Killed Each Other At Lido Key Rental: Report

Two men, coworkers staying at a rental property in Sarasota, killed each other during an argument, police said.

Attorney Stole More Than $1.7M From Trust: Polk County Sheriff

A Polk County attorney gambled more than $1.7 million of a deceased client’s money at Seminole Hard Rock Casino, the sheriff's office said.

Prank Causes Panic At Trump Campaign, RNC Offices In FL: Report

The Donald Trump campaign, Republican National Committee offices in West Palm Beach evacuated over possible listening devices, report said.

Small Gators Removed From Several Yards: Police
Police officers were recently on “gator duty,” safely removing and relocating the reptiles from several yards, police said.

Forecasters Downgrade 2024 Hurricane Season Predictions

This was the first Labor Day weekend with no named storm in decades, AccuWeather said, as it downgraded the number of 2024 storms forecast.

10 Arrested In Street Takeover: FL Highway Patrol
Hundreds gathered for a coordinate street takeover in Tampa Saturday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Jealous Boyfriend Shot At Home Of Girlfriend’s Ex: Sheriff
The boyfriend is on life support and not expected to survive, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

18M Gallons Of Wastewater Discharged Into Creek: Officials
After Tropical Storm Debby, 18 million gallons of partially treated wastewater were discharged into Clearwater waterways, officials said.

Patient Dies After FL Surgeon Removes Wrong Organ: Attorney
A Florida surgeon removed a patient’s liver instead of his spleen last month, causing his death, an attorney for his family said.

Student Made Social Media Threat Against School: Sheriff
A 15-year-old used Snapchat to threaten a shooting at Bloomingdale High School, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

Man Smuggled Cocaine Across Mexican Border: U.S. DOJ
A man pleaded guilty to charges related to smuggling hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from Mexico into FL, the U.S. DOJ said.

More Florida Headlines:

• 12-Year-Old Shot In Largo: Pinellas County Sheriff
• Tricyclist Dies After Pasco County Crash: FL Highway Patrol
• 13-Year-Olds Targeted In Drive-By Shooting: Reports
• Thousands Of Warnings Issued To School Zone Drivers: Manatee Sheriff
• Barrymore Hotel Armed Robbery Suspect Sought: Police
• Teen Shot To Death In Bradenton: Police
• Bus Carrying Students Hit Man Crossing Manatee Avenue: Police
• Home Improvement Chain To Close All FL Locations