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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 Charged With Attempted Murder In Tampa Stabbing: Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A woman was arrested after stabbing and injuring another woman during an altercation at a Tampa apartment complex, deputies said.<\/p>\n

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

NOAA Releases 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Predictions As El Ni\u00f1o Returns<\/a><\/p>\n

NOAA expects 8 to 14 named storms this hurricane season, as El Ni\u00f1o is likely to limit Atlantic storm activity this year.<\/p>\n

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

16-Year-Old Arrested In Manatee High School Student\u2019s Death: Bradenton Police<\/a><\/p>\n

A 16-year-old was charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of another teenager in Bradenton, police said.<\/p>\n

Anti-Human Trafficking Outreach Event Targets Clearwater Hotels<\/a><\/p>\n

Selah Freedom has partnered with the SOAP Project to launch a new anti-human trafficking outreach program in the Tampa Bay area.<\/p>\n

Sarasota Man Tried To Lure 2 Girls Into His Truck: Police<\/a><\/p>\n

A 67-year-old Sarasota man faces 2 felonies after offering two girls, 12 and 13, a ride and trying to lure them into his truck, police said.<\/p>\n

Twin Sisters Graduate As Valedictorian, Salutatorian From Tampa High School<\/a><\/p>\n

In an historic moment for a Catholic high school in Tampa, twin sisters graduated as valedictorian and salutatorian.<\/p>\n

Gulfport Man Claimed He Was ‘Play Fighting’ When Gun Went Off, Killing Friend: Police<\/a><\/p>\n

A Gulfport man was charged with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his friend last month, police said.<\/p>\n

FL Deputy With Cowboy Hat In Hand Wrangles Large Gator<\/a><\/p>\n

A FL deputy wrangled a large gator, climbing onto its back to keep it in place until a licensed trapper arrived.<\/p>\n

St. Pete Launches $42M Affordable Rental Housing Program<\/a><\/p>\n

The city of St. Pete is seeking developers for a new affordable rental housing program offering $42M in federal hurricane recovery funds.<\/p>\n

FL Father Arrested For DUI, Found Passed Out In Truck With Child, 2 Guns: Sheriff<\/a><\/p>\n

A Wimauma father was arrested for DUI after being found passed out in a truck at a gas station with his child in the backseat, HCSO said.<\/p>\n

$200K Raised To Lift Pinellas Park Restaurant Manager Out Of Homelessness<\/a><\/p>\n

A Tampa influencer raised $200K to rent a home for the 85-year-old woman who runs Caf\u00e9 B\u00edch Nga and frequently sleeps at the restaurant.<\/p>\n

Hillsborough Teacher Removed After Video Simulating Lynching: Reports<\/a><\/p>\n

A Hillsborough County art teacher is facing backlash after a video of a simulated lynching involving a Black doll, reports said.<\/p>\n

Bradenton Gas Station One Of 7 Selling Bad Fuel In SWFL: Officials<\/a><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what to do if you gassed up at a Bradenton gas station recently impacted by fuel quality issues, FL officials said.<\/p>\n

Wrong-Way DUI Crash On I-75 Leaves 1 Dead, 3 Seriously Hurt: FL Troopers<\/a><\/p>\n

A Sarasota man was charged with DUI manslaughter in connection with a 4-vehicle crash on I-75 that left a Bradenton woman dead, FHP said.<\/p>\n

Sarasota Police Seek Tips After 23rd Street Shooting, Attempted Robbery<\/a><\/p>\n

Police said a suspect hiding near a Sarasota home fired multiple shots at a vehicle as a man pulled out of his driveway.<\/p>\n

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

John Morgan, the FL attorney who founded Morgan & Morgan, has launched a contest with a $100,000 prize to name a new U.S. political party.<\/p>\n

Tampa City Council Member Resigns To Run For FL House Seat<\/a><\/p>\n

A Tampa City Council member running for the FL House of Representatives has officially resigned from his council seat.<\/p>\n

Here’s Where St. Petersburg, Tampa Park Systems Rank Nationally: Report<\/a><\/p>\n

The 2026 ParkScore Index from the Trust for Public Land compared local park systems in Tampa and St. Pete to other U.S. cities.<\/p>\n

Memorial Day Events: <\/p>\n

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