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.
Teen Killed, 2 Injured In Tampa Shooting: Hillsborough County Sheriff
A 17-year-old boy was killed and 2 other people were injured in a Tampa shooting, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.
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19-Year-Old Dead After Driving Electric Bike Into Truck Towing Trailer: St. Pete Police
A 19-year-old Seminole man died days after crashing his electric bicycle into the side of a trailer being towed by a truck, St. Pete police.
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Student Who Brought Gun To High School Arrested: Pasco Sheriff’s Office
A student was arrested for having a gun on the campus of a Pasco County high school, the sheriff’s office said.
Man Gets Prison Time In Elon Musk Romance Scam: Bradenton Police
A Bradenton man who worked with a person pretending to be billionaire Elon Musk in a romance scam that defrauded an elderly Texas woman of $250,000 has been sentenced.
DUI Driver Drove Into Pinellas County Home, Ran From Crash: FL Highway Patrol
A St. Petersburg man accused of DUI crashed into a Pinellas County home and then ran from the crash site, FL troopers said.
Ex-Bucs Star Running Back Dies After Struggle With Police: Reports
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin, 36, died after a struggle with police in Oakland, California, reports said. Martin died Saturday morning after police responded to a report of a home break-in in Oakland.
1 Dead In Fatal Shooting At Sarasota Home: Sheriff’s Office
One person was found dead in a fatal shooting at a Sarasota home, deputies said.
17-Year-Old Found With Guns, Drugs, $34K In Cash
A 17-year-old Plant City boy faces multiple charges after being found with guns, drugs and $34,000 in cash, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.
Girl Dies, 2 Other Children Injured After Being Hit By Truck In Tampa
The three children were hit by a truck while running across a street in the Tampa area, the Florida Highway Patrol said. A 7-year-old girl injured in the crash was brought to an area hospital, where she later died.
Owner Of Dog Tied To Fence During Hurricane Milton Cleared Of Charges
Florida authorities found the dog tied to a fence in standing water off Interstate 75 just hours before Milton made landfall. The Hillsborough County owner who was accused of animal cruelty has been cleared of all charges.
Woman Accused Of Injuring Teens In Hit-And-Run Crash Arrested In TN
The initial crash occurred on Oct. 12 on Route 19 in Pasco County, police said.
Teacher Accused Of Killing 6-Year-Old Son: Reports
A mother, who teaches in Pasco County, was charged with second-degree homicide in the death of her 6-year-old son, reports said.
Hit-And-Run Driver Stole Fire Truck Outside Tampa Hospital: Police
A man stole a fire engine parked at a Tampa hospital and hit an SUV as he drove off, police said.
Passenger Dies After Wrong-Way Driver Hits Car On U.S. 301: FL Highway Patrol
A woman was driving the wrong-way because of a medical emergency when she hit another car, killing its passenger, FL troopers said.
1 Killed, 5 Injured In 3-Vehicle Crash On I-4: FL Highway Patrol
A South FL man was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 4 that injured 5 others, state troopers said.
5 Starving Dogs Rescued From Home After Anonymous Tip: Police
A couple was charged with aggravated animal cruelty after 5 malnourished dogs were rescued from their home, Bradenton police said.
Man Faces Child Porn Charges: Pinellas County Sheriff
A Pinellas County man faces multiple child pornography-related charges, the sheriff’s office said.
New Charges For Kay Jewelers Thief: Bradenton Police
A man who stole a gold chain from Kay Jewelers, telling workers to “call the cops,” faces charges for other crimes, Bradenton police said.
Arrest Made In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash: Tampa Police
A woman was killed while walking near N. 50th Street and E. 30th Avenue, Tampa police said.
Driver Arrested After Shooting, Crash On Selmon Expressway: Tampa Police
A driver who hit several vehicles on a Selmon Expressway exit ramp fired shots at one of the other cars after the crash, Tampa police said.
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