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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

North Port Man Convicted In Roommate’s Fatal Shooting<\/a><\/p>\n

Prosecutors said the woman was shot twice in the head while sitting on her bed in their North Port home.<\/p>\n

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

FL Man Killed At Beach Bar In Bahamas, Cop Charged: Reports<\/a><\/p>\n

A Florida man was shot to death while in the Bahamas, and a police officer is being charged with murder in connection with his death.<\/p>\n

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

1 Rescued From Tampa House Fire: Officials<\/a><\/p>\n

The cause of a Tampa house fire is under investigation, officials said. One person was rescued from the blaze.<\/p>\n

2 Tampa Men Stole Rare Pok\u00e9mon Card: Hillsborough Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

Two Tampa men accused of stealing a rare Pok\u00e9mon card from a Tampa shop are also accused of a similar theft in St. Pete, deputies said.<\/p>\n

FL Driver With Fake Missiles In Truck Bed Prompts Bomb Squad Call<\/a><\/p>\n

A FL man with fake missiles mounted on the bed of his truck was pulled over after being spotted driving on I-4, troopers said.<\/p>\n

Man Killed In Fiery Truck Crash On I-275: FL Troopers<\/a><\/p>\n

A Largo man died in a single-vehicle I-275 crash after he lost control of his truck, which hit a pole and caught fire, FL troopers said.<\/p>\n

Stolen Car Recovered, Thief Arrested: Sarasota Police<\/a><\/p>\n

Officers recovered a stolen car and arrested the thief in less than an hour, Sarasota police said.<\/p>\n

Hillsborough Detention Deputy Cadet Arrested For Domestic Violence: Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A Hillsborough County detention deputy cadet was arrested for domestic battery in Pasco County, officials said.<\/p>\n

Venice Man Faces 42 Child Porn-Related Charges: Sarasota County Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A Venice man was arrested on 42 child porn-related charges after an online tip was submitted to the Sarasota County sheriff.<\/p>\n

New Port Richey Man Who Threatened Federal Officials Sentenced: U.S. DOJ<\/a><\/p>\n

A 79-year-old New Port Richey man was sentenced to prison for threatening to kill multiple federal officials, the U.S. DOJ said.<\/p>\n

Man Pleads Guilty To Setting Van On Fire At Bradenton Motel: U.S. DOJ<\/a><\/p>\n

A Parrish man pleaded guilty to setting a rental van on fire outside a Bradenton motel, the U.S. Department of Justice said.<\/p>\n

FL Deputy Faces Multiple Charges In Domestic Violence Incident: Hillsborough Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A deputy arrested in St. Pete faces multiple charges, including armed kidnapping and aggravated assault, the Hillsborough sheriff said.<\/p>\n

2026 Hurricane Forecast: Up To 4 Major Storms Expected In Atlantic<\/a><\/p>\n

The 2026 hurricane season could see 11 to 16 named storms, with 2 to 4 predicted to be major hurricanes, AccuWeather said. See FL forecast.<\/p>\n

Illegal Narcotics Operation In Tampa Busted By Police, 3 Charged<\/a><\/p>\n

The arrests came as part of a weeks-long investigation following a tip received by Hillsborough County deputies.<\/p>\n

Murder Charge Filed In Overdose Death: Manatee County Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A local drug dealer is accused of murder, in addition to drug-related charges, in a fatal overdose in Ellenton, Manatee County deputies said<\/p>\n

Watch: Grappler Device Stops Street Takeover In Hillsborough County<\/a><\/p>\n

Deputies stopped a reckless driver during a street takeover using a Grappler device, the Hillsborough County Sheriff\u2019s Office said.<\/p>\n

Woman Fatally Shot Near Ybor City Parking Garage: Tampa Police<\/a><\/p>\n

The fatal shooting of a woman by someone she knew near an Ybor City parking garage is under investigation, Tampa police.<\/p>\n

Arson Caused Fatal St. Pete House Fire; 1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized: Officials<\/a><\/p>\n

Detectives determined that arson is the cause of a fire that killed an 18-year-old and are asking the public for tips, St. Pete police said.<\/p>\n

Couple Arrested For Leaving Dog In SUV During Clearwater Concert: Reports<\/a><\/p>\n

A couple faces animal cruelty charges after leaving their dog in their SUV while they attended a Clearwater concert, reports said.<\/p>\n

Extras Sought For Paul Rudd Movie Set In 1980 To Be Filmed In St. Pete<\/a><\/p>\n

Extras are sought for \u201cThe Statement,\u201d Tom McCarthy\u2019s next movie, which will star Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti, and be filmed in St. Pete area.<\/p>\n

Water Restrictions Tighten Across Central FL As Extreme Drought Continues<\/a><\/p>\n

New water restrictions from SWFWMD include limiting how much water a restaurant can serve and home lawn watering.<\/p>\n

Homemade Bomb Left At MacDill; Brother, Sister Indicted: FBI<\/a><\/p>\n

While Ann Mary Zheng was taken into custody, her brother, Alen Zheng, who left a homemade IED at MacDill, has fled to China, the FBI said.<\/p>\n

FL Dems Flip 2 Seats, Including Mar-A-Lago\u2019s District, In Special Election<\/a><\/p>\n

In an upset, Democrats flipped two FL legislative seats previously held by Republicans in Tuesday’s special elections.<\/p>\n

Golfer Tiger Woods Involved In Rollover Crash In Florida: Reports<\/a><\/p>\n

The crash occurred just after 2 p.m. Friday in Jupiter Island, where the golf legend lives, reports said.<\/p>\n

Assistant Tampa Police Chief Fired, Alleges Retaliation: Officials<\/a><\/p>\n

After 29 years with the Tampa Police Department, Assistant Chief Ruth Cate was fired \u201cfor failing to meet expectations,” officials said.<\/p>\n

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