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.
Man In Critical Condition After Tarpon Springs Mobile Home Fire: Officials
The 73-year-old man and a dog were rescued from a mobile home fire, Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue said.
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Woman, 2 Children Found Dead At Lakewood Ranch Home: Manatee Sheriff
A woman and two children were found dead during a welfare check at a Lakewood Ranch home, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Teacher Kissed A 17-Year-Old Student: Hillsborough County Sheriff
A Tampa-area teacher was arrested for inappropriate conduct with a student, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.
FL Man Buried In Mud For Days Found Alive: Sheriff
A missing FL man is in critical condition after spending days buried shoulder-deep in mud without access to food or water, officials said.
Mother Stabbed Daughter’s Boyfriend At Pinellas Park Home: Reports
Her daughter was also injured when trying to stop her mother from stabbing her boyfriend at a Pinellas Park home, reports said.
Officers Rescue 2 People From Sarasota House Fire: Watch
A man and a woman were pulled to safety from a burning Sarasota home by police officers. Watch a video from the rescue.
Pinellas Woman Leads Troopers On 115 MPH Chase In Pasco County: FHP
A Pinellas woman faces multiple drug charges and traffic offenses after leading FL troopers on a 115 mph chase in Pasco County, FHP said.
Man Burglarizing Vehicles Fled Officers On Scooter: Clearwater Police
An armed man suspected of burglarizing vehicles was arrested after trying to get away from officers by scooter, Clearwater police said.
St. Pete Man Stole Jeep, Led Troopers On Hillsborough County Chase: FHP
After a stolen Jeep was tracked to a strawberry field in Dover, the driver led law enforcement on a chase into Brandon, FL troopers said.
New Facial Screening To Speed Up U.S. Arrivals At Tampa Airport
The new technology will be used for screening U.S. citizens arriving at the airport after international travel.
18-Year-Old Died After Being Hit By 2 Cars While Crossing Road: FL Troopers
An 18-year-old Tampa man died after being hit by two cars while crossing Tampa highway, Florida Highway Patrol said.
Hours-Long Standoff With Man Who Attacked His Stepfather Ends: Bradenton Police
An armed man accused of attacking his stepfather was arrested after an hours-long standoff with law enforcement, Bradenton police said.
Man Accidentally Shot Self, Falsely Reported Drive-By Shooting: Polk County Sheriff
A Mulberry man falsely reported a drive-by shooting after accidentally shooting himself, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.
Child, 4, Found Dead In Wimauma: Hillsborough County Sheriff
Investigators are looking into the death of a 4-year-old in Wimauma, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.
Fugitive Wanted In Indiana Arrested In Venice: Sarasota County Sheriff
A NY woman wanted for reckless homicide in Indiana was taken into custody in Venice, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said.
Manatee County Commissioner Carol Ann Felts Dies At 68
District 1 Commissioner Carol Ann Felts was found dead in the yard of her Myakka City home, reports said.
Clearwater Man Died In Crash On I-275 Exit Ramp To I-4: FL Troopers
The man lost control of his pickup truck during a medical emergency, hitting an SUV, a guardrail and two concrete barriers, FL troopers said
Child Porn Charges Filed Against Pasco County Schools Employee: U.S. DOJ
A Pasco County Schools employee was arrested and charged with child porn possession, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
Baby Boom Continues At ZooTampa With Several New Animals Born This Year
ZooTampa has welcomed several new babies this year, including 2 Eastern bongos, a marabou stork, a hamerkop, and 2 African spoonbills.
Officer Who Shared Confidential Info With Suspect Guilty Of Department Violations: St. Pete Police
An officer who shared protected information with a suspect was found guilty of two department violations, St. Pete police said.
Man Whose Prison Sentence Was Commuted By Biden Faces New Charges: FL Officials
A St. Pete man whose federal prison sentence was commuted by Biden was arrested on new charges, the FL attorney general said.
2 Tampa Men On Boat Involved In Shootout With Cuban Soldiers
The brother of a Tampa man who was one of 4 who died in a shootout with Cuban soldiers said he wanted to overthrow the country’s government.
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