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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

St. Pete City Council Candidates Weigh In On Historic Gas Plant District Proposals<\/a><\/p>\n

Patch asked St. Pete City Council and mayoral candidates to share their favorite Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment proposals.<\/p>\n

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

\u2018Looksmaxxing\u2019 TikTok Influencer Faces Child Porn Charges: Sarasota Deputies<\/a><\/p>\n

The ex-girlfriend of an 18-year-old Sarasota \u201clooksmaxxing\u201d TikTok influencer found child porn images on his phone, reports said.<\/p>\n

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

Breeze To Launch 2 New Tampa Flights To Tropical Destinations<\/a><\/p>\n

The new routes from Breeze give Tampa International Airport two more nonstop flights to tropical destinations.<\/p>\n

2 Young Manatees Transferred To Bishop Museum In Bradenton<\/a><\/p>\n

Visitors can see manatees Sorbet and Juneau as they adjust to secondary rehabilitation care at The Bishop Museum in Bradenton.<\/p>\n

St. Pete Man Left Fatal Seffner Crash Site In An Uber With 8-Year-Old Son: FL Troopers<\/a><\/p>\n

A month later, a St. Pete man was arrested for leaving the scene after a three-vehicle crash that killed a Seffner teen, FL troopers said.<\/p>\n

160-Piece Banksy Exhibit Heading To Tampa This Summer<\/a><\/p>\n

Tickets to see the world\u2019s largest collection of privately owned Banksy artwork at Tampa\u2019s Straz Center go on sale to the public soon.<\/p>\n

13-Year-Old Husky Found In FL Reunites With Owner In TX After 12 Years<\/a><\/p>\n

A microchip helped Hernando County Animal Services trace 13-year-old Sierra to her owner, Bryce, in TX, who hadn\u2019t seen her in 12 years.<\/p>\n

FL\u2019s \u2018Scarface\u2019 Mansion, Former Nixon Retreat On The Market For $237M<\/a><\/p>\n

A FL mansion that was featured in the movie \u201cScarface\u201d as the home of drug lord Frank Lopez is on the market for $237M.<\/p>\n

81 FL Hospitals Earn \u2018A\u2019 Grades In New Hospital Safety Ranking<\/a><\/p>\n

A new hospital safety report from The Leapfrog Group shows that 81 Florida hospitals earned an “A” rating.<\/p>\n

Lightning May Have Caused USF St. Pete Fire, School Officials Say<\/a><\/p>\n

The Marine Science Laboratory at USF\u2019s St. Pete campus is likely \u201ca total loss\u201d after a fire tore through the building, officials said.<\/p>\n

FL Man Bitten By 8-Foot Gator While Trying To Save His Dog<\/a><\/p>\n

A FL man was bitten by a gator while trying to retrieve his dog from the water\u2019s edge, reports said.<\/p>\n

Reward Rises To $19,500 In Search For Fatal Shooting Suspect: Manatee Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

The reward money offered for information leading to the arrest of the suspect in a fatal Bradenton shooting has increased to $19,500.<\/p>\n

$10M Jackpot-Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In FL<\/a><\/p>\n

There were two big winners in Powerball\u2019s $20 million jackpot drawing on Saturday. One of the winning tickets was sold in FL.<\/p>\n

Lightning Captain Took Leave From The Team To Focus On Mental Health<\/a><\/p>\n

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman said he stepped away from the team in March to focus on his mental health.<\/p>\n

Trial In 2025 Fatal Clearwater Ferry Crash Pushed Back<\/a><\/p>\n

The trial of former Jannus owner Jeffrey Knight, facing multiple felony charges for the 2025 fatal Clearwater ferry crash, was rescheduled.<\/p>\n

Dog Dies After Cruelty Case; More Charges Possible For Tampa Woman: Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

HCSO said the dog died after emergency treatment in an animal cruelty case. Detectives are working with prosecutors on charges.<\/p>\n

Bradenton Police Fire Officer After Domestic Violence Arrest: Officials<\/a><\/p>\n

A Bradenton patrol officer was fired after her arrest on domestic battery and burglary charges, police said.<\/p>\n

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