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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.
Little League President Stole More Than $23K: Tarpon Springs Police
The president of the Tarpon Springs Little League stole more than $23,000 from the organization’s accounts, police said.
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Man Convicted In 2023 Tropicana Plant Kidnapping, Shooting: Police
A man was convicted of multiple felony charges in the 2023 armed kidnapping and shooting at the Tropicana plant in Bradenton, police said.
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Student, 14, Threatened School Shooting: Manatee County Sheriff
A 14-year-old was arrested for threatening a shooting at Lakewood Ranch High School, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.
Woman Hit, Killed While Trying To Rescue Dog On Highway: FL Troopers
An SUV hit and killed a Tampa woman and the dog she was trying to rescue on Dale Mabry Highway, Florida Highway Patrol said.
Bestiality, Child Porn Charges Filed Against Coach: Sheriff
A FL coach was arrested on bestiality and child porn charges after being accused of uploading videos of the sexual acts on Kik, reports say.
Tornado Hits FL TV Station During Broadcast
Fox 35 Orlando senior meteorologist Brooks Garner was reporting on local weather conditions when a twister slammed the Florida news studio.
DUI Manslaughter Charge Filed In Fatal Crash: St. Pete Police
A man was charged with DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide in a fatal crash on 34th Street N., St. Pete police said.
Wrong-Way Driver Dies In Crash With Tractor-Trailer Truck: FL Troopers
The driver of a pickup truck going the wrong way on U.S. 301 early Friday died after crashing into a tractor-trailer truck, FHP said.
Man Set Tampa Strip Club On Fire, Shot Gun In Building: Police
A man threw a bottle of urine at an officer and set Pink Pony Showgirl on fire early Wednesday morning, Tampa police said.
Home Health Care Worker Financially Exploited Hospice Patient: Sheriff
A home health assistant caring for a hospice patient in Tampa faces multiple charges following a fraud investigation, the sheriff said.
FL Michelin Guide Adds 14 Restaurants In Tampa, Miami, Orlando
The Florida Michelin Guide expanded to include 14 restaurants in Tampa, Orlando and the greater Miami area.
2nd Suspect In Dismemberment Of Missing Teen Arrested: St. Pete Police
A couple faces first-degree murder charges in the kidnapping and death of a missing 16-year-old girl, St. Pete police said.
Man Faces 70 Child Porn Related Charges: Sarasota County Sheriff
A Sarasota man was charged with possessing and transmitting child porn images, the sheriff’s office said.
Man, 74, Beaten At Home, Hospitalized: Manatee County Sheriff’s Office
The suspect confessed to beating the 74-year-old victim and forcing pills down his throat, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.
New 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast: Here's What To Expect In FL
An early forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season calls for 12 named storms and five hurricanes, a CSU meteorologist said.
Bicyclist Killed In Crash With Motorized Scooter: FL Highway Patrol
A 72-year-old Tampa man on a bicycle died Saturday night after being hit by a woman on a motorized scooter, FL Highway Patrol said.
Officer-Involved Shooting In St. Pete Under Investigation: Sheriff
A suspect with a gun was shot in the abdomen by a St. Petersburg police officer early Saturday morning, the Pinellas sheriff’s office said.
Woman Charged With Homicide In Man’s Death: Pasco Sheriff
A woman was charged with second-degree homicide in connection with a man’s death in New Port Richey, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office said.
Man Walking Along Road Dies After Stepping In Car’s Path: FL Troopers
A 74-year-old Bradenton died after being hit by a car on Lockwood Ridge Road on Friday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Missing Endangered Teen’s Bike Found: St. Pete Police
Police are searching for Allister Samer Nasr, 17, in the Weedon Island Preserve area. He was last seen leaving his St. Pete home on March 1.
8-Foot Gator Terrifies Pizza Delivery Driver In Bradenton: Watch
Watch: A police officer delivered a pizza to a home a delivery driver terrified by an 8-foot-long alligator in Bradenton.
A man held employees and customers at a Sarasota Walgreens at gunpoint before stealing cash and prescription pills, police said.
Juvenile Detention Officer Slapped, Punched Teen Inmate: Sheriff
A juvenile justice detention center officer was charged with child abuse after slapping, punching a teen inmate, the Pinellas sheriff said.
Father Fractured Infant’s Ribs During Feedings: Hillsborough Sheriff
The man broke his 3-month-old son’s ribs by squeezing the infant to stop him from crying during feedings, the Hillsborough sheriff said.
Tampa Bay Rays Abandon $1.3B St. Pete Stadium Deal
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch said the Tampa Bay Rays' decision to walk away from a $1.3B redevelopment of Tropicana Field "is not unexpected."
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