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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

Missing Diver\u2019s Body Found In Waters Off Sarasota County Beach: Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

Detectives are investigating the death of a diver whose body was pulled from the waters off a Sarasota County beach.<\/p>\n

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

Lala Owner Arrested On Child Porn Charges: St. Pete Police<\/a><\/p>\n

An owner of Lala, a restaurant and karaoke lounge, was arrested on 18 counts of child porn possession, St. Pete police said.<\/p>\n

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

Substitute Teacher \u2018Drunker Than Cooter Brown\u2019 Arrested For DUI At School: Polk Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A substitute teacher was arrested for DUI in the parking lot of a school in Lake Alfred, the Polk County Sheriff\u2019s Office said.<\/p>\n

Arsenic Found In 28 Candy Products Tested By FL Health Officials<\/a><\/p>\n

Testing by the Florida Department of Health found elevated levels of arsenic in 28 popular candy brands.<\/p>\n

Woman Arrested After Illegal Gambling Investigation: Sarasota County Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A woman was arrested for running an illegal gambling operation in Venice after a months-long investigation, Sarasota County sheriff said.<\/p>\n

First Responders Save Unresponsive 4-Year-Old Boy On I-275: Watch<\/a><\/p>\n

Deputies and Tampa Fire Rescue saved the life of a 4-year-old boy who wasn\u2019t breathing in a vehicle pulled over on I-275, FL troopers said.<\/p>\n

Woman Killed In Fiery 3-Vehicle Crash On U.S. 301: FL Troopers<\/a><\/p>\n

A 64-year-old NY woman died after the SUV she was a passenger in caught fire following a 3-vehicle crash on US 301, FL troopers said.<\/p>\n

Missing Manatee Man Found Injured After Being Hit By SUV On I-75: Officials<\/a><\/p>\n

An endangered man missing from Palmetto was hit by an SUV while crossing an I-75 exit ramp in the Sun City area, officials said.<\/p>\n

1 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In 3-Vehicle U.S. 19 Crash: FL Troopers<\/a><\/p>\n

A Hudson man died after failing to stop for a red light on U.S. 19 and hitting an SUV in front of him, FL Highway Patrol said.<\/p>\n

3 Measles Cases Confirmed In FL Since Jan. 1, State Report Says<\/a><\/p>\n

Since the start of the new year, more than 400 measles cases have been reported in 14 states, including Florida, the CDC said.<\/p>\n

Mayor Called FL Official\u2019s Claims That St. Pete Overspent By $49M \u2018Political Theater\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

FL\u2019s CFO Blaise Ingoglia, who oversees DOGE in the state, accused the city of St. Petersburg of wastefully spending $49 million.<\/p>\n

U.S. House Rep. Vern Buchanan To Retire, Won\u2019t Seek Reelection<\/a><\/p>\n

U.S. House Rep. Vern Buchanan, who represents parts of Hillsborough, Sarasota and Manatee counties, will retire after 20 years in office.<\/p>\n

St. Pete Mother Charged With Murder Of 4-Year-Old Son: Police<\/a><\/p>\n

A mother was charged with murder for suffocating her 4-year-old son at their home, St. Petersburg police said.<\/p>\n

Corrections Deputy Arrested For Punching Hospitalized Inmate: Pinellas Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A corrections deputy was arrested and fired after punching a hospitalized inmate, the Pinellas County Sheriff\u2019s Office said.<\/p>\n

Hillsborough Man Pleaded Guilty To Impersonating Federal Officer: U.S. DOJ<\/a><\/p>\n

A man pretended to be a U.S. Army special agent while going door-to-door in a Hillsborough neighborhood, the U.S. DOJ said.<\/p>\n

2 Dogs Rescued From Sulphur Springs House Fire: Tampa Fire Rescue<\/a><\/p>\n

A family was displaced after a Sulphur Springs house fire, Tampa Fire Rescue said. Two dogs were rescued from the blaze.<\/p>\n

Woman Who Threatened To \u2018Beat Up\u2019 Flight Attendant In FL Sentenced: U.S. DOJ<\/a><\/p>\n

A woman will spend time in federal prison for threatening flight attendants on a 2024 flight from Tampa to Puerto Rico, the U.S. DOJ said.<\/p>\n

Fire Destroys St. Pete Ceramics Studio, Owners Vow To Rebuild<\/a><\/p>\n

After an early morning fire destroyed St. Pete Ceramics, the studio\u2019s owners are looking to the future and plan to rebuild the space.<\/p>\n

Snow Chances Along FL Gulf Coast Increase, Forecasters Say<\/a><\/p>\n

A storm front is expected to bring record cold and a chance of snow flurries to much of Florida\u2019s west coast this weekend, the NWS said.<\/p>\n

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