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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.

105-Year-Old Recovering After Hurricane Milton Destroyed FL Home

A 105-year-old Florida woman who lost her home and everything she owned to Hurricane Milton hopes to regain her sense of independence.

Racial Profiling Allegations Investigated In Sarasota: Report
A video of a Black teen followed by a group of white men in a Sarasota neighborhood has been widely shared, a report said.

Baby Born At FL Storm Shelter During Hurricane Milton: Officials

A mother gave birth to a baby boy at a storm shelter set up at Largo High School as Hurricane Milton battered Florida’s west coast.

Tom Brady Donates $100K In Milton's Aftermath

Hurricane Milton's destruction included killing at least 16 people, spawning deadly tornadoes and leaving millions without power in Florida.

Gator Spotted Sunning On Mattress In FL Canal After Hurricane: Report

A gator was seen sunning itself on a mattress that’s been floating in a debris-filled north FL canal since Hurricane Helene, a report said.

Family Rescued After Tree Crashes Through Bradenton Home: Watch

Watch officers rescue a Bradenton family and their pets after a tree crashed into their home during Hurricane Milton.

FL’s Largest Pumpkin At 868 Pounds On Display At Tampa Pumpkin Patch

An 868-pound pumpkin, the largest in Florida, is on display at Bearss Groves farmers market in north Tampa.

Van Driver Dies In Manatee County Crash With Truck: FL Highway Patrol

A van and a box truck collided Wednesday afternoon in Manatee County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Two Killed, Child Injured In Tow Truck Crash: St. Pete Police

Two people were killed and a 9-year-old boy critically injured in a truck between an SUV and a tow truck, St. Petersburg police said.

FL Man Threatened Workers Restoring Power After Hurricane: Sheriff

The man threatened utility workers in Hillsborough County after they blocked a road, causing a traffic delay, the sheriff’s office said.

2 River Otters Die During Hurricane Milton At Sarasota's Mote Aquarium

Huck and Jane, two river otters at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in Sarasota, died while evacuated during Hurricane Milton.

'Nightmare Scenario': Coast Guard Rescues Man Clinging To Cooler

The man was rescued approximately 30 miles off Longboat Key after surviving Hurricane Milton's 90 mph winds and 25-foot waves.

Stabbing Suspect Jumped From I-275 Overpass Before Arrest: Police

A man accused of stabbing a woman at a Tampa apartment building jumped off an I-275 overpass trying to avoid arrest, police said.

Amazon Hiring 12,000 Workers In FL Ahead Of Holidays

Pay for the seasonal jobs starts at $18 per hour, according to the company. See a list of open positions in Florida.

Hurricane Debris Site Burns In Two-Alarm Fire: St. Pete Fire Rescue

A scrap yard that accepted storm debris from the public after Hurricanes Milton and Helene caught fire Thursday, St. Pete Fire Rescue said.

FL Man Tried To Steal Generator Powering Traffic Light: Watch

A man accused of stealing a generator powering a traffic light in Hillsborough County told deputies he “thought someone set it out.”

‘It’s The 1st Amendment, Stupid’: Judge Allows FL Abortion Ads

A federal judge said FL health officials’ threats against TV stations for airing pro-abortion ads is “blatant government interference."

More Top News Headlines:

• Boy, 13, Threatened Bradenton School Shooting: Manatee County Sheriff
• Owner Who Abandoned Dog In Milton Flood Waters Arrested: Officials
• FL School Bus Crashes Into Stop Sign Damaged In Hurricane: Sheriff
• Motorcyclist Killed In Manatee County Crash: FL Highway Patrol
• Man On Motorized Scooter Hit, Killed By PSTA Bus: St. Pete Police
• Man’s Body Found In Hillsborough River: Tampa Police
• Truck Driver Rescued From Floodwaters As FL River Rises: Officials