{"id":181926,"date":"2026-03-07T10:58:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T10:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/181926\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T10:58:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T10:58:09","slug":"bodycam-saves-cop-church-group-flees-war-cleaner-suspected-in-jewelry-thefts-fl-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/181926\/","title":{"rendered":"Bodycam Saves Cop | Church Group Flees War | Cleaner Suspected In Jewelry Thefts: 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

Ruling In Death Of 4-Year-Old Released By Hillsborough Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

Authorities say a Hillsborough County 4-year-old child suffered upper body trauma before dying.<\/p>\n

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

FL Church Members Escape Mideast War With Help From Tampa\u2019s Grey Bull Rescue<\/a><\/p>\n

Members of two St. Pete churches visiting Israel when war broke out with Iran were rescued by Tampa\u2019s Grey Bull Rescue.<\/p>\n

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

Man Died After Being Run Over By Tractor-Trailer In 3-Vehicle Crash: FL Troopers<\/a><\/p>\n

A Tampa driver involved in a 3-vehicle crash died after being run over by a tractor-trailer truck on Interstate 75, FL troopers said.<\/p>\n

89 Arrested In Human Trafficking Sting: Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

89 people were arrested on more than 1,200 felony charges during an undercover human trafficking operation, Hillsborough sheriff said.<\/p>\n

Sarasota Motorcyclist Killed In Bradenton Crash With SUV: FL Troopers<\/a><\/p>\n

A Sarasota man died after being thrown from his motorcycle in a Bradenton crash with an SUV, FL troopers said.<\/p>\n

$65M Expansion Planned At Dali Museum In Downtown St. Pete<\/a><\/p>\n

Construction is expected to begin on a $65 million expansion at The Dali Museum in downtown St. Petersburg later this year.<\/p>\n

Speeding Driver Killed, Passenger Seriously Injured In Pasco County Crash: FL Troopers<\/a><\/p>\n

Speed was a factor in the single-vehicle Hudson-area crash and neither the driver or the passenger were wearing seatbelts, FL troopers said.<\/p>\n

St. Pete Man Shone Laser At Sheriff\u2019s Office Helicopter: PCSO<\/a><\/p>\n

A St. Petersburg man was arrested for shining a laser light at an airborne Pinellas County Sheriff\u2019s Office helicopter, the agency said.<\/p>\n

Woman Charged With Murder In Fatal Stabbing In Seffner: Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A woman was charged with premeditated murder in the stabbing death of a man in Seffner, the Hillsborough County Sheriff\u2019s Office said.<\/p>\n

FL Deputy Survives Gunshot Thanks To Body Camera, Sheriff Says<\/a><\/p>\n

The 31-year-old shooter was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree premeditated murder, authorities said.<\/p>\n

House Cleaner Accused Of Stealing Jewelry From Client In Polk County<\/a><\/p>\n

The arrest is the third for the woman, who was previously accused of stealing jewelry from clients in both Polk and Hillsborough counties.<\/p>\n

Sarasota Lab To Pay Nearly $1M For Kickback, False Claims Violations: U.S. DOJ<\/a><\/p>\n

A Sarasota medical lab agreed to pay about $1 million in a settlement over Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act violations, US DOJ said.<\/p>\n

FL Jan. 6 Rioter Pardoned By Trump Gets Life For Molesting Children<\/a><\/p>\n

A Tampa Bay area Jan. 6 rioter who was pardoned by President Trump was sentenced to prison for molesting children, Florida officials said.<\/p>\n

8-Time Convicted Felon Arrested During Gang Investigation: Hillsborough Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

An eight-time convicted felon faces drug and weapon charges after a Tampa-area gang investigation, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.<\/p>\n

Man Hit, Killed By Car While Crossing Pasco County Highway In Heavy Fog: FL Troopers<\/a><\/p>\n

A 78-year-old man died after being hit by a car while crossing a Zephyrhills highway in heavy fog, FL troopers said.<\/p>\n

Lakeland Woman Practiced Veterinary Medicine Without License: Polk County Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A Lakeland woman was arrested on multiple charges, including practicing veterinary medicine without a license and animal neglect, PCSO said.<\/p>\n

1 Killed, 2 Seriously Injured In Manatee County Crash: FL Troopers<\/a><\/p>\n

A Ford Mustang drove through a red light, hitting a pick-up truck in the Bradenton area, FL troopers said. 1 person died, 2 were injured.<\/p>\n

Manatee County Park Expansion Named In Honor Of Late Commissioner Felts<\/a><\/p>\n

A Manatee County park expansion will be named in honor of the late Commissioner Carol Ann Felts.<\/p>\n

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