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2 Doctors Share Child Porn + 11 Card Skimmers + Deputy Arrest: FL News
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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.
Fort, Dog Beach, Piers Reopen At Fort De Soto Park: Pinellas Officials
Fort, dog beach, fishing piers reopen at Fort De Soto Park after damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Pinellas officials said.
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Doctor Asked 14-Year-Old Girl For Nude Photos: Manatee County Sheriff
A doctor from the Bradenton area pretended to be a 19-year-old man on Reddit and asked a 14-year-old UT girl for nude photos, MCSO said.
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GA Inmate Scammed Sarasota Woman Of $12K: U.S. DOJ
A GA inmate who was part of a jury duty scam received pre-paid phones in prison via drone, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
Man Made Online Threats Against Hillsborough Courthouse: Sheriff
A man was arrested for making online threats against the Hillsborough County Courthouse in Tampa, the sheriff’s office said.
Bowling Alley Shooting Witnesses Sought: Hillsborough County Sheriff
The shooting happened Dec. 27 at The Alley at Southshore in Riverview, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.
Doctor Accused Of Producing Child Porn That Led To Teen Death: DOJ
A victim of Dr. Leedy, who is married to an executive at the Juvenile Welfare Board, was found dead after hanging herself, prosecutors said.
1 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Pasco County Crash: FL Highway Patrol
A speeding driver was killed, another driver seriously injured in an early Saturday morning crash on State Road 54, FL Highway Patrol said.
Deputy Charged With Domestic Violence: Hillsborough County Sheriff
A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy was charged with domestic violence battery in Polk County, authorities said.
Spring Hill Woman Stabbed Boyfriend’s Dog: Hernando County Sheriff
The woman said she stabbed the dog, a 2-year-old pit bull, because it was “bothering” her, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office said.
Kitten Nearly Flushed Down Sewer: Clearwater Police
A kitten was rescued from a sewer cleanout on Fairwood Avenue despite repeated flushings by residents, Clearwater police said.
Girl, 10, Killed By Stray Bullet During New Year’s Celebration: Police
A 10-year-old girl was killed by a stray bullet fired into the air early New Year’s Day in Hialeah, the Miami-Dade Police Department said.
Meat Market Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder: St. Pete Police
The suspect in the Dec. 18 fatal shooting at a St. Petersburg meat market was charged with second-degree murder, police said.
Japanese Variety Store Daiso Will Open First FL Store In Tampa
Daiso, a Japanese bargain store, is expanding into Florida and will open its first store in Tampa in early February.
Nursing Home Worker Hit Disabled Residents: Pinellas Sheriff
A St. Pete man was accused of abusing two disabled residents at a Dunedin nursing home, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.
Manatees Flock To Warmer Waters During Extreme FL Cold Snap
Hundreds of manatees seeking refuge from the polar vortex are gathering at Florida springs and other warm-water havens this week.
2 People, Dog Rescued After Tampa-Area Boating Accident: Watch
Two injured people and their dog were rescued after their boat hit a wake from a cruise ship near Gadsden Park and sank, HCSO said.
Credit card skimming devices were found on ATMs at two 7-Eleven stores in Tampa, police said.
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