Abortion Waiting Period Bill Advances, Dog Fighting Arrests, Good Deed Rewarded

Patch operates 23 daily news sites in Florida. The following are some of the top headlines from the past day:

• Teens Wanted to ‘Get Rid Of’ Dog Who Wouldn’t Fight, Cops Say
• Free Trip to London for Woman Who Helped a Stranger
• Dog Fighting Operation Busted by Police
• School Sent Girl to Mental Hospital Without Telling Mom, Family Says
• New Turn in Missing Uber Driver Case
• Sarasota Man Stabbing in His Own Driveway
• ‘Invisible’ Man Flies from Michigan to Florida
• Free Life Jackets for Kids at Tampa Bay Boat Show
• St. Pete Woman Dies in Scooter Crash
• 24-Hour Abortion Waiting Period Moves Closer to Law

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