{"id":218607,"date":"2026-04-04T11:39:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T11:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/218607\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T11:39:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T11:39:07","slug":"student-brings-gun-to-school-7-month-old-abused-vice-mayor-killed-by-spouse-fl-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/218607\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Brings Gun To School | 7-Month-Old Abused | Vice Mayor Killed By Spouse: 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

Missing Paddleboarder Found Dead Near Courtney Campbell Causeway: Tampa Police<\/a><\/p>\n

The body of a missing paddleboarder was pulled from Old Tampa Bay, near the Courtney Campbell Causeway bridge, police said.<\/p>\n

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

Son Of Former U.S. Congressman Arrested For Soliciting A Child: Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

The son of former U.S. Congressman Bill Young was charged with soliciting a child, child porn possession, Pinellas County deputies said.<\/p>\n

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

Student Found With Weapon, Columbine Diaries At High School: Hillsborough Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A 17-year-old Hillsborough County student was charged with possession of a weapon on school property, the sheriff\u2019s office said.<\/p>\n

Man Accused Of Abusing 7-Month-Old Child: Hillsborough Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A Riverview man was accused of abusing a 7-month-year-old child, who suffered a brain bleed and spinal injury while in his care, HCSO said.<\/p>\n

Manatee County\u2019s \u2018Monkey Whisperer\u2019 Sentenced For Trafficking Primates: U.S. DOJ<\/a><\/p>\n

A Parrish man was sentenced to federal prison for trafficking primates while on probation for the same crime, the U.S. DOJ said.<\/p>\n

Lakeland Couple Pleads Guilty To String Of Armed Robberies: U.S. DOJ<\/a><\/p>\n

A Lakeland couple pleaded guilty to armed robberies in Tampa, including a smoke shop, a gas station and a food truck, the U.S DOJ said.<\/p>\n

Husband Of Slain South FL Vice Mayor Accused Of Murdering Her: Reports<\/a><\/p>\n

Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen, who was also vice chair of the FL Democratic Party, was found dead in her home, reports said.<\/p>\n

Trump Fires FL’s Pam Bondi As U.S. Attorney General<\/a><\/p>\n

The president announced Pam Bondi’s departure on Truth Social, calling her a “Great American Patriot and a loyal friend.”<\/p>\n

10-Foot Great White Shark Spotted Near Shell Key During Shelling Trip: Watch<\/a><\/p>\n

Guests on a shelling excursion to Shell Key spotted a 10-foot-long great white shark in shallow water off the beach’s shoreline.<\/p>\n

Man Broke Into Box Truck To Take A Nap: Bradenton Police<\/a><\/p>\n

The man, thought to be a St. Patty\u2019s Day partier, damaged a box truck searching for sneakers he lost during his nap, Bradenton police said.<\/p>\n

FL Airport Renamed After Trump As DeSantis Signs Bill<\/a><\/p>\n

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will rename a Florida airport after President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n

Armed Man Killed In SWAT Standoff At Pinellas Park Home: Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A man armed with a shotgun and barricaded inside a Pinellas Park home was shot and killed by two officers responding to the scene, PCSO said.<\/p>\n

Election Computers, Passkey Stolen By Volunteer In Palm Beach County: Reports<\/a><\/p>\n

A Palm Beach County man training to be an election volunteer is accused of stealing a passkey for a voter registration terminal, police say.<\/p>\n

Outdoor Sculpture Vandalized At Museum Of Fine Arts: St. Pete Police<\/a><\/p>\n

Yvette Mayorga\u2019s 30-foot-long \u201cMagic Grasshopper\u201d sculpture on display at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete was vandalized, police said.<\/p>\n

121 Child Porn Charges Filed Against Tampa Man: Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A Tampa man was arrested after hundreds of child sexual abuse files were found at his home, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.<\/p>\n

Neighbor, 18, Set Fatal Coquina Key House Fire That Killed Teen: St. Pete Police<\/a><\/p>\n

An 18-year-old neighbor was charged with murder, attempted murder for a fatal house fire, St. Pete police said. His father was also arrested.<\/p>\n

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