Teen Shot Stepfather | Boy Hospitalized After ‘Near-Drowning’ | 4 Injured In 10-Vehicle Crash: FL News

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.

Rabies Cases Prompt Nationwide Health Advisory: What FL Residents Should Know

Rabies has been found in nearly 100 animals across FL so far this year, according to data from the state's Department of Health.

Man Charged With Murder In Bradenton Death, Manatee Sheriff Says

A man was charged with murder after a woman's body was found in Bradenton, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Tropicana Field Fan Host Authors Book About Life In The Stands

A Tampa Bay Rays fan host who wrote a book about working at Tropicana Field will be part of a Sept. 26 book fair at Cordova Inn.

Teen Turned Self In After Shooting Stepfather During Argument: St. Pete Police

An 18-year-old St. Pete man was charged with attempted murder for shooting his stepfather during an argument, police said.

‘First They Came For My College’ Brings New College Upheaval To FL Theaters

A documentary about the conservative takeover of New College of Florida in Sarasota is being shown in theaters around the state.

8-Foot Gator Removed From Backyard Of Manatee County Home: Watch

Watch an alligator trapper remove an 8-foot, 4-inch-long gator from the backyard of a Manatee County home.

1,000+ Child Porn Files Found On Man’s Device: Hillsborough Sheriff

A Lutz man was arrested after more than 1,000 child sexual abuse material files were found on his device, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

4 Hospitalized After 10-Vehicle Largo Crash: Police

Four people were hospitalized, one with life-threatening injuries, after a 10-vehicle crash in Largo, police said.

Man Fled 2 Crash Sites, Filed False Stolen Car Report: St. Pete Police

A man faces charges after fleeing 2 crash sites — one on foot — and falsely reporting that his vehicle had been stolen, St. Pete police said.

Shark-Tooth Hunting Leads To 5 Arrests At Construction Site: North Port Police

Five people were arrested and charged with trespassing for hunting for shark teeth at a construction site, North Port police said.

Driver Dead After Crashing Into Semi-Trailer on US 41: FL Troopers

A Wimauma man was killed after a crash with a semi-trailer truck on U.S. 41 in Manatee County, FL Highway Patrol said.

Boy, 6, In Critical Condition After ‘Near-Drowning’ In Bradenton: Police

A 6-year-old boy was airlifted to a hospital, where he’s in critical condition, after a “near-drowning” in Bradenton, police said.

Barefoot 8-Year-Old Found Crossing Highway Alone In Lakeland: Watch

The boy told a FL trooper that he had left his house to get snacks and didn’t tell his mother, reports said.

Teen Arrested In Fatal Dick’s House Of Sport Shooting: Hillsborough Sheriff

A 16-year-old boy was charged with manslaughter in a fatal shooting of another teen at Dick’s House of Sport in Brandon, HCSO said.

14-Time Felon Faces Drug Charges After Search Of Sarasota Home: Police

Officers found cocaine, opioids and drug paraphernalia during a search of the home of a 14-time convicted felon, Sarasota police said.

4 Injured, Including 1 Child, In Pasco Crash Involving School Bus: FL Troopers

A semi-truck hit an SUV and a stopped school bus in Pasco County, leaving four people with injuries, including one child, FL troopers said.

Man Sentenced For 2024 Manasota Key Home Arson

A man who set fire to a Manasota Key home in 2024 was sentenced for “this senseless act of domestic violence,” prosecutors said.

15-Year-Old, 12-Year-Old Arrested After Loaded Gun Brought To Tampa School: Reports

A teen was found with a loaded gun at a Tampa school the day after an off-campus fight in which a 12-year-old brandished a flare gun.

Sarasota Motel Fire Prompts Police Evacuation Of Residents: Watch

Watch officers go room to room to evacuate residents during a fire at a Sarasota motel.