{"id":129890,"date":"2026-01-24T01:13:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T01:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/129890\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T01:13:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T01:13:08","slug":"cop-poisoned-girlfriends-dog-140-mph-speeder-columbine-style-school-threat-fl-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/129890\/","title":{"rendered":"Cop Poisoned Girlfriend’s Dog | 140 MPH Speeder | Columbine-Style School Threat: FL News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018Columbine Part Two\u2019 Threatened By High School Student: Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>A 15-year-old Hillsborough County high student was arrested after posting a threatening message on social media, the sheriff said.<\/p>\n

Find out what’s happening in Tampafor free with the latest updates from Patch.<\/p>\n

\u2018Super Speeder\u2019 Caught Going 140 MPH On I-4: FL Troopers<\/a><\/p>\n

A Plant City man was arrested under FL\u2019s \u201csuper speeder\u201d law for going more than 140 mph on Interstate 4, troopers said.<\/p>\n

Find out what’s happening in Tampafor free with the latest updates from Patch.<\/p>\n

Cop Poisoned, Killed Girlfriend\u2019s Dog: Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A police officer was charged with aggravated animal cruelty for poisoning and killing his girlfriend\u2019s dog, the Hillsborough sheriff said.<\/p>\n

Pit Bull Found Stranded On I-275 Median In Hillsborough County: FL Highway Patrol<\/a><\/p>\n

A Florida state trooper helped Hillsborough County Animal Control rescue a pit bull wandering the median of Interstate 275.<\/p>\n

476 Grams Of Cocaine Seized From Sarasota Home: Police<\/a><\/p>\n

A man was arrested on drug charges after a raid on a Sarasota home, police said.<\/p>\n

Motorcyclist Killed In Dump Truck Crash In Manatee County<\/a><\/p>\n

A motorcyclist died after a crash with a dump truck in Parrish, the Florida Highway Patrol said.<\/p>\n

Woman Killed In Pasco Crash That Lands 2 Vehicles In Ditch<\/a><\/p>\n

A teen who failed to stop for a stop sign hit an SUV at a Pasco County intersection, FHP said. A Dade City woman died in the crash.<\/p>\n

FL Financial Advisor Pleads Guilty In $380M GA Ponzi Scheme<\/a><\/p>\n

A financial advisor from St. Petersburg pleaded guilty to masterminding a $380M Ponzi scheme in GA, the largest in state history, DOJ said.<\/p>\n

Off-Duty Deputy Accused Of Driving Under The Influence In Crash<\/a><\/p>\n

An off-duty corrections deputy was arrested for a DUI after a crash in Parrish, the Manatee County Sheriff\u2019s Office said.<\/p>\n

Cat Killed In Tampa-Area House Fire, 5 Other Pets Rescued: Watch<\/a><\/p>\n

A cat died in a Tampa-area house fire and five other family pets were rescued from the blaze, Hillsborough County firefighters said.<\/p>\n

FL Man Guilty Of COVID Fraud Scheme Using Dead Business Partner\u2019s Name: U.S. DOJ<\/a><\/p>\n

A Belleair man was found guilty of charges related to using his dead former business partner\u2019s name in a COVID loan fraud scheme, DOJ said.<\/p>\n

FL Charter Boat Captain Sold Cocaine He Found At Sea, Sheriff Says<\/a><\/p>\n

A charter boat captain in the FL Keys was arrested on drug charges after selling cocaine he said he found at sea, authorities said.<\/p>\n

Massive Cruise Ship Port Proposed Near Sunshine Skyway Bridge<\/a><\/p>\n

Developers have filed plans with Manatee County to build a cruise ship port near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, reports said.<\/p>\n

2 Injured In Clearwater Shooting, Police Say<\/a><\/p>\n

Clearwater police are investigating a shooting that injured two 19-year-old men, one critically.<\/p>\n

Child Porn Charges Land Bradenton Doctor In Prison: U.S. Dept. Of Justice<\/a><\/p>\n

A Bradenton doctor who practiced medicine in Sarasota posed as a teenager online to ask a minor for nude photos, reports said.<\/p>\n

1 Dead, 1 Injured In 3-Vehicle Crash In Hillsborough County: FL Troopers<\/a><\/p>\n

A 19-year-old Plant City man was killed in a three-vehicle crash on State Road 39, the Florida Highway Patrol said.<\/p>\n

Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit By Truck In Zephyrhills: State Police<\/a><\/p>\n

A 73-year-old man died after being hit by a truck while crossing a highway in Zephyrhills, the Florida Highway Patrol said.<\/p>\n

Make-A-Wish Southern FL Fundraiser Hopes To Raise $1M For Sick Children<\/a><\/p>\n

Cooking for Wishes is a four-course, interactive dinner in Sarasota that serves as a signature event for Make-a-Wish Southern Florida.<\/p>\n

16-Year-Old Killed, Another Teen Critically Hurt In Motorcycle Crash: Troopers<\/a><\/p>\n

A 17-year-old motorcyclist is in critical condition and his passenger, 16, was killed in a Bradenton crash, FL Highway Patrol said.<\/p>\n

Fake Tow Truck Driver Stole SUV After Tampa Crash On I-275: State Police<\/a><\/p>\n

A fake tow truck driver was arrested for stealing an SUV after a crash on I-275 in Tampa, FL Highway Patrol said.<\/p>\n

St. Pete Crime Rates Declined In 2025: Police<\/a><\/p>\n

In 2025, St. Petersburg saw the lowest number of homicides since 1967, police said.<\/p>\n

FL College Student One Of 2 Found Dead In Car At OH University<\/a><\/p>\n

A 20-year-old Indian Shores man and his girlfriend, a 20-year-old PA woman, were found dead in a car parked at an OH university.<\/p>\n

Homeowner Fatally Shot Man On New Year\u2019s Day In Self-Defense: Manatee Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A Bradenton homeowner was justified in shooting a man who tried to abduct his wife on Jan. 1, the Manatee County Sheriff\u2019s Office said.<\/p>\n

Sarasota County School Board Votes To Reaffirm Cooperation With ICE<\/a><\/p>\n

150 people showed up to speak out against a Sarasota County School Board resolution reaffirming the district\u2019s cooperation with ICE.<\/p>\n

Group Home, Daycare Employee Faces Child Abuse Charge: Pinellas Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

Surveillance footage showed the employee hitting a non-verbal autistic child and throwing them into furniture, the Pinellas sheriff said.<\/p>\n

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