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.
Woman Killed In Crash At Busy St. Pete Intersection: Police
A 66-year-old St. Petersburg woman died in a crash at a busy intersection, police said.
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$14,500 Reward Offered For Info On Fatal Shooting Suspect: Manatee Sheriff
Investigators are looking for a Bradenton man, who is wanted for murder in connection with a March 8 shooting, the Manatee sheriff said.
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Former Plant High School, Syracuse QB, Son Of Former Bucs Player Dies
Rex Culpepper, former Plant High School, Syracuse quarterback and son of Brad Culpepper, died after being hurt in a GA dirt bike crash.
St. Pete Man Attacked, Killed His 7-Year-Old Dog: Sheriff
A St. Pete man was charged with animal cruelty after attacking and killing his 7-year-old chihuahua, Sheba, Pinellas County deputies said.
Multiple Boats Caught Fire At Tampa Yacht Club: Fire Officials
After multiple boats caught fire at the Tampa Yacht & Country Club, firefighters got the blaze under control.
Officer Recovering After Being Hit By Car Near Raymond James Stadium: Tampa Police
An officer was hit by a car while directing traffic after a concert at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa police said.
Family Of 7, Neighbor Injured In Pasco County Golf Cart Crash: FL Troopers
Eight people were seriously injured after a golf cart crashed into a car and overturned in Wesley Chapel, the FL Highway Patrol said.
3 MacDill Airmen Killed In Iraq Refueling Aircraft Crash: Officials
MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa is mourning the loss of 3 airmen assigned to its 6th Air Refueling Wing when their plane crashed in Iraq.
Man Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting In Venice: Sarasota County Sheriff
An arrest was made in the death of a man found fatally shot on a Venice sidewalk in April 2025, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said.
4 Charged In Woman’s Drug-Related Death At FL Festival
Four people are facing charges after authorities say a GA woman attending a South Florida festival died after ingesting a MDMA pill.
Ex ’19 Kids And Counting’ Star Accused Of Molesting FL Girl
Joseph Duggar of “19 Kids and Counting” is facing charges after being accused of molesting a girl when she was 9 years old in Florida.
DeSantis Signs Bill Blocking Proposed Cruise Port In Manatee County
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills into law on Thursday, including one that blocks a proposed cruise port in Manatee County.
Patient Refuses To Leave FL Hospital 5 Months After Discharge, Lawsuit Claims
A Florida hospital is suing a patient who they claim refuses to leave her room despite being formally discharged five months ago, according to reports.
Bill Banning ‘Incestuous Marriages’ Fails In FL Senate: Reports
Florida is one of more than a dozen states where marrying a first cousin remains legal. A bill to ban the practice failed at the statehouse.
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