Stimulus Check Fight, Packed Beaches, Party Grenade: Nearby News

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Florida Patches to talk about tonight:

• Sophia’s Italian Restaurant In St. Pete Closes
• South Florida Man Charged In Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Siege: DOJ
• Florida Woman Stabs Roommate In Fight Over Stimulus Check: Police
• Community Rallies After Fire Destroys Assistant Principal's Home

Teacher Pleads Guilty To Recording Students Changing

A former Bloomingdale High School Teacher has pled guilty to more than 300 counts of video voyeurism, the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office said.

Speeders Could Pay Up To $500 In St. Pete For Tickets: Police

After an increase in traffic deaths since 2020 throughout St. Petersburg, police are warning drivers to slow down. Two locations will be focused on every week while the traffic unit monitors drivers and issues tickets to those who break the law. Speeding drivers could pay up to a $500 fine.

MCSO Sergeant Throws Flash Bang Grenade At Party, Resigns: Report

A Manatee County Sheriff's Office sergeant has resigned following an internal investigation into his use of a flash bang grenade outside a holiday party Dec. 12.

Largest Meth Seizure In Miami-Dade History Brings Cartel Arrests

The leader of a notorious Mexican drug cartel and five others have been charged by South Florida federal prosecutors for their roles in importing more than 1,100 pounds of Mexican methamphetamine into the United States, the Department of Justice said in a news release.

Officials Brace For Packed Beaches On Easter, Memorial Day

Thirteen Manatee County officials and law enforcement agencies are working together to prepare for thousands of visitors to beaches in the county over Easter and Memorial Day weekends, as well as other holidays.

Easter Weekend Events

• Easter 2021: Egg Hunts, Bunny Visits In Pasco County
• Easter 2021: Egg Hunts, Bunny Visits In Pinellas County
• Easter 2021: Egg Hunts, Bunny Visits In Hillsborough County
• What’s Open And Closed In St. Pete Easter Weekend?

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