{"id":172375,"date":"2026-02-28T02:51:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T02:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/172375\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T02:51:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T02:51:07","slug":"teacher-kissed-student-man-buried-alive-cuban-shootout-kills-tampa-man-fl-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/172375\/","title":{"rendered":"Teacher Kissed Student | Man Buried Alive | Cuban Shootout Kills Tampa Man: 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

Man In Critical Condition After Tarpon Springs Mobile Home Fire: Officials<\/a><\/p>\n

The 73-year-old man and a dog were rescued from a mobile home fire, Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue said.<\/p>\n

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

Woman, 2 Children Found Dead At Lakewood Ranch Home: Manatee Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A woman and two children were found dead during a welfare check at a Lakewood Ranch home, the Manatee County Sheriff\u2019s Office said.<\/p>\n

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

Teacher Kissed A 17-Year-Old Student: Hillsborough County Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A Tampa-area teacher was arrested for inappropriate conduct with a student, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.<\/p>\n

FL Man Buried In Mud For Days Found Alive: Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A missing FL man is in critical condition after spending days buried shoulder-deep in mud without access to food or water, officials said.<\/p>\n

Mother Stabbed Daughter\u2019s Boyfriend At Pinellas Park Home: Reports<\/a><\/p>\n

Her daughter was also injured when trying to stop her mother from stabbing her boyfriend at a Pinellas Park home, reports said.<\/p>\n

Officers Rescue 2 People From Sarasota House Fire: Watch<\/a><\/p>\n

A man and a woman were pulled to safety from a burning Sarasota home by police officers. Watch a video from the rescue.<\/p>\n

Pinellas Woman Leads Troopers On 115 MPH Chase In Pasco County: FHP<\/a><\/p>\n

A Pinellas woman faces multiple drug charges and traffic offenses after leading FL troopers on a 115 mph chase in Pasco County, FHP said.<\/p>\n

Man Burglarizing Vehicles Fled Officers On Scooter: Clearwater Police<\/a><\/p>\n

An armed man suspected of burglarizing vehicles was arrested after trying to get away from officers by scooter, Clearwater police said.<\/p>\n

St. Pete Man Stole Jeep, Led Troopers On Hillsborough County Chase: FHP<\/a><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

New Facial Screening To Speed Up U.S. Arrivals At Tampa Airport<\/a><\/p>\n

The new technology will be used for screening U.S. citizens arriving at the airport after international travel.<\/p>\n

18-Year-Old Died After Being Hit By 2 Cars While Crossing Road: FL Troopers<\/a><\/p>\n

An 18-year-old Tampa man died after being hit by two cars while crossing Tampa highway, Florida Highway Patrol said.<\/p>\n

Hours-Long Standoff With Man Who Attacked His Stepfather Ends: Bradenton Police<\/a><\/p>\n

An armed man accused of attacking his stepfather was arrested after an hours-long standoff with law enforcement, Bradenton police said.<\/p>\n

Man Accidentally Shot Self, Falsely Reported Drive-By Shooting: Polk County Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A Mulberry man falsely reported a drive-by shooting after accidentally shooting himself, the Polk County Sheriff\u2019s Office said.<\/p>\n

Child, 4, Found Dead In Wimauma: Hillsborough County Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

Investigators are looking into the death of a 4-year-old in Wimauma, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.<\/p>\n

Fugitive Wanted In Indiana Arrested In Venice: Sarasota County Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A NY woman wanted for reckless homicide in Indiana was taken into custody in Venice, the Sarasota County Sheriff\u2019s Office said.<\/p>\n

Manatee County Commissioner Carol Ann Felts Dies At 68<\/a><\/p>\n

District 1 Commissioner Carol Ann Felts was found dead in the yard of her Myakka City home, reports said.<\/p>\n

Clearwater Man Died In Crash On I-275 Exit Ramp To I-4: FL Troopers<\/a><\/p>\n

The man lost control of his pickup truck during a medical emergency, hitting an SUV, a guardrail and two concrete barriers, FL troopers said<\/p>\n

Child Porn Charges Filed Against Pasco County Schools Employee: U.S. DOJ<\/a><\/p>\n

A Pasco County Schools employee was arrested and charged with child porn possession, the U.S. Department of Justice said.<\/p>\n

Baby Boom Continues At ZooTampa With Several New Animals Born This Year<\/a><\/p>\n

ZooTampa has welcomed several new babies this year, including 2 Eastern bongos, a marabou stork, a hamerkop, and 2 African spoonbills.<\/p>\n

Officer Who Shared Confidential Info With Suspect Guilty Of Department Violations: St. Pete Police<\/a><\/p>\n

An officer who shared protected information with a suspect was found guilty of two department violations, St. Pete police said.<\/p>\n

Man Whose Prison Sentence Was Commuted By Biden Faces New Charges: FL Officials<\/a><\/p>\n

A St. Pete man whose federal prison sentence was commuted by Biden was arrested on new charges, the FL attorney general said.<\/p>\n

2 Tampa Men On Boat Involved In Shootout With Cuban Soldiers<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u2019s government.<\/p>\n

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