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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

Woman Killed In Crash At Busy St. Pete Intersection: Police<\/a><\/p>\n

A 66-year-old St. Petersburg woman died in a crash at a busy intersection, police said.<\/p>\n

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

$14,500 Reward Offered For Info On Fatal Shooting Suspect: Manatee Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

Investigators are looking for a Bradenton man, who is wanted for murder in connection with a March 8 shooting, the Manatee sheriff said.<\/p>\n

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

Former Plant High School, Syracuse QB, Son Of Former Bucs Player Dies<\/a><\/p>\n

Rex Culpepper, former Plant High School, Syracuse quarterback and son of Brad Culpepper, died after being hurt in a GA dirt bike crash.<\/p>\n

St. Pete Man Attacked, Killed His 7-Year-Old Dog: Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A St. Pete man was charged with animal cruelty after attacking and killing his 7-year-old chihuahua, Sheba, Pinellas County deputies said.<\/p>\n

Multiple Boats Caught Fire At Tampa Yacht Club: Fire Officials<\/a><\/p>\n

After multiple boats caught fire at the Tampa Yacht & Country Club, firefighters got the blaze under control.<\/p>\n

Officer Recovering After Being Hit By Car Near Raymond James Stadium: Tampa Police<\/a><\/p>\n

An officer was hit by a car while directing traffic after a concert at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa police said.<\/p>\n

Family Of 7, Neighbor Injured In Pasco County Golf Cart Crash: FL Troopers<\/a><\/p>\n

Eight people were seriously injured after a golf cart crashed into a car and overturned in Wesley Chapel, the FL Highway Patrol said.<\/p>\n

3 MacDill Airmen Killed In Iraq Refueling Aircraft Crash: Officials<\/a><\/p>\n

MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa is mourning the loss of 3 airmen assigned to its 6th Air Refueling Wing when their plane crashed in Iraq.<\/p>\n

Man Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting In Venice: Sarasota County Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

An arrest was made in the death of a man found fatally shot on a Venice sidewalk in April 2025, the Sarasota County Sheriff\u2019s Office said.<\/p>\n

4 Charged In Woman’s Drug-Related Death At FL Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

Four people are facing charges after authorities say a GA woman attending a South Florida festival died after ingesting a MDMA pill.<\/p>\n

Ex ’19 Kids And Counting’ Star Accused Of Molesting FL Girl<\/a><\/p>\n

Joseph Duggar of “19 Kids and Counting” is facing charges after being accused of molesting a girl when she was 9 years old in Florida.<\/p>\n

DeSantis Signs Bill Blocking Proposed Cruise Port In Manatee County<\/a><\/p>\n

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills into law on Thursday, including one that blocks a proposed cruise port in Manatee County.<\/p>\n

Patient Refuses To Leave FL Hospital 5 Months After Discharge, Lawsuit Claims<\/a><\/p>\n

A Florida hospital is suing a patient who they claim refuses to leave her room despite being formally discharged five months ago, according to reports.<\/p>\n

Bill Banning ‘Incestuous Marriages’ Fails In FL Senate: Reports<\/a><\/p>\n

Florida is one of more than a dozen states where marrying a first cousin remains legal. A bill to ban the practice failed at the statehouse.<\/p>\n

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