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McDonald's DUI Driver | Vice Principal Charged | Puppy's Leg Broken | Exotic Bird Theft | Missing Boater | Gator Bite | Tyreek Hill Scuffle
FLORIDA — 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.
DUI Driver Fell Asleep In McDonald’s Drive-Thru: Sheriff
The woman, who had previously been charged with a DUI, was driving on a suspended license, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
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Missing Boater Left Marco Island, Headed To Pinellas: U.S. Coast Guard
Crews are searching for a missing 70-year-old man who was boating from Marco Island to Indian Rocks Beach, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
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Puppy’s Broken Leg Leads To Animal Cruelty Charges
A man was charged with animal cruelty after a puppy in his care broke its leg in Palm Harbor, the sheriff's office said.
Bodycam Footage In Tyreek Hill's FL Traffic Stop Reveals New Details
"Do you know who that is? (That's) one of the Miami Dolphins' star players," an officer could be heard telling another in police footage.
Girl, 13, Accused Of Threatening Shooting At Middle School: Police
The teen was arrested Friday after authorities received a tip about a school shooting threat at Dowdell Middle Magnet School.
Uhuru Members Conspired With Russians In St. Pete Elections: U.S. DOJ
Four people, including a former St. Pete mayoral candidate, found guilty of conspiring with Russians, the U.S. Justice Department said.
Exotic Bird Stolen From FL Flea Market: Pinellas County Sheriff
A woman stole an exotic bird worth $2,400 from a shop at the Oldsmar Flea Market Saturday morning, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.
Substitute Teacher Caught Masturbating In FL Classroom: Sheriff
The teacher was arrested and charged after being caught masturbating in a classroom in May, the Hillsborough sheriff said.
$1M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In FL Amid $800M Jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot dropped after a player scored the $800 million prize, but a Florida player also won big in the lottery game.
Body Found Outside House There For Several Days, Police Say
Police discovered the body Monday outside a home in the 300 block of North Washington Drive, and said it had been there for several days.
Man Drove Into Deputies During Car Chase: Hillsborough Sheriff
Three deputies were injured during a car chase on Sept. 9, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said. Suspect faces multiple charges.
Florida drivers pay the fifth most expensive car insurance on average in the U.S., and it's going to get worse, an industry study said.
Suspect In 2022 Skyway Fishing Pier Homicide Arrested By Police
Diomicio Primitivo Ibarra-Hernandez was shot and killed in October 2022 during a drug deal at the Sunshine Skyway South Fishing Pier.
Hit-And-Run Driver Ran Over Person Lying In Street: FL Highway Patrol
Investigators are looking for a hit-and-run driver who critically injured a man earlier this month, FL Highway Patrol said.
Fight Over Cat Injures 2 People Report
Three people were arrested after an argument over the ownership of a cat turned violent, a report said.
FL Vice Principal Arrested In Child Abuse Case: Sheriff
A teacher at a middle school was previously arrested for putting a student in a chokehold, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.
An 84-year-old woman was hospitalized after a gator attacked her while she was walking her dog Thursday night.
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