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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

2 Arrested In 1-Month-Old Boy\u2019s Death: St. Pete Police<\/a><\/p>\n

A man and a woman were arrested in connection with the death of a 1-month-old boy in St. Petersburg, police said.<\/p>\n

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

After Fire, St. Pete Ceramics Finds Temporary Home As Rebuilding Begins<\/a><\/p>\n

St. Pete Ceramics has temporarily moved into Five Deuces Galleria after a fire destroyed its studio space earlier this year.<\/p>\n

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

Boy, 3, Shot Self In Arm After Unsecured Gun Was Left On Bed: Police<\/a><\/p>\n

The boyfriend of the boy’s mother faces multiple charges after the child found his unsecured gun on a bed, shot himself, Tampa police said.<\/p>\n

Missing FL Girl Found Hiding In Sex Offender\u2019s Closet: Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A missing 17-year-old FL girl who ran away from home was found hiding in the closet of a registered sex offender, authorities said.<\/p>\n

Burn Ban Lifted In Sarasota County After Drought Index Decreases<\/a><\/p>\n

Sarasota County lifted its burn ban, in effect since October, as the drought index decreases in the area, officials said.<\/p>\n

Missing FL Boater\u2019s Body Found In St. Pete Waters: Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

The body of a St. Pete boater who fell overboard near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge was pulled from the water 24 hours later, deputies said.<\/p>\n

Doctor Removed Wrong Organ During Fatal Surgery, FL Sheriff Says<\/a><\/p>\n

A Florida doctor has been indicted after authorities say he removed the incorrect organ during spleen surgery and caused a man’s death.<\/p>\n

Wrong-Way DUI Driver Hands Over Gift Card Instead Of License, FL Cops Say<\/a><\/p>\n

In body camera footage, a woman is accused of trying to give a deputy her Barnes and Noble gift card when he asked for her license.<\/p>\n

MN Man Made Bomb Threat At Tampa Assisted Living Facility: Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A former Hillsborough County resident living in Minnesota called in a bomb threat to a Tampa-area assisted living facility, HCSO said.<\/p>\n

FL Teen’s Stepbrother Faces Murder, Sex Abuse Charges In Cruise Ship Death<\/a><\/p>\n

A 16-year-old boy is facing federal murder charges in connection with the death of stepsister Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise.<\/p>\n

‘Romance Scammer’ Steals $31K From FL Widower<\/a><\/p>\n

A MN man has been sentenced after being accused of posing as a U.K. woman to defraud a FL widower he met on Facebook out of $31,000.<\/p>\n

Tennis Champion\u2019s Waterfront FL Home Hits The Market For $2.6M<\/a><\/p>\n

Former world No. 1 doubles tennis star Mike Bryan has listed his St. Pete Beach waterfront home for $2.6 million.<\/p>\n

Tampa Child Porn Suspect Tried To Destroy Devices Before Arrest: Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man on 100 counts of child pornography charges, deputies said.<\/p>\n

FL Man Running For Governor Arrested For Battery On Elderly Parents: Reports<\/a><\/p>\n

A Democratic candidate running for FL governor was charged with battery, aggravated assault in a domestic incident, reports said.<\/p>\n

5 People Hurt In Dog Fight At Pinellas County Walmart: Reports<\/a><\/p>\n

Five people were injured during a dog fight between a terrier mix and a Chihuahua mix at a Pinellas County Walmart, reports said.<\/p>\n

Death Penalty Sought For St. Pete Woman Accused Of Killing Son, 4: Court Records<\/a><\/p>\n

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a St. Pete mother admitted to suffocating her 4-year-old son, Pinellas court records show.<\/p>\n

FL Attorney Will Pay $100K To Name New Political Party<\/a><\/p>\n

Instead of running for FL governor, the co-founder of Morgan & Morgan hopes to launch a U.S. political party and will pay $100K to name it.<\/p>\n

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