Teacher Sexting | Girl Filmed Naked | Gun Pulled At Beach: FL News

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.

After-School Teacher Sent Sexual TikTok Messages To Teen

A former after-school teacher was arrested for sending inappropriate messages to a student, Hillsborough sheriff said.

Thieves Crashed Stolen Truck, Carjacked Ambulance: FHP

Thieves crashed a stolen pick-up truck on an I-75 exit ramp before one of them carjacked an ambulance, the Florida Highway Patrol.

Man Used Hidden Cameras To Film Girl Naked In Her Bedroom

A man was found guilty of charges related to creating child sexual abuse videos and other materials, the U.S. DOJ said.

300+ Layoffs Pending Amid Shutdown Of FL Walgreens Distribution Center

The company recently notified officials that it was expecting to permanently close its Orlando distribution center, forcing 324 layoffs.

Man Shot At Gentlemen’s Club: Sheriff

Two men were arrested in connection with a shooting at Secrets Gentlemen’s Club in Tampa early Monday, Hillsborough County sheriff said.

Teen Pulled Gun On Spring Breakers At FL Beach

A 16-year-old who pulled a gun on spring breakers at a FL beach threw the firearm and bags of marijuana into the ocean, authorities said.

Man Took Rideshare To Home He Shot At, Broke Into: Pinellas Sheriff

A man was charged with two counts of attempted murder, armed burglary, grand theft auto, the Pinellas County sheriff said.

Man's Disturbance On Tampa Flight Causes Delay: Reports

Social media video of the incident seemingly shows the man engaging in a tussle with a passenger before being put into a headlock.

Woman Forged Checks, Stole $710K From Employer: Pinellas Sheriff

A woman wrote $710,000 in company checks to herself and forged the signature, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.

Fire Started On Street During ‘Intersection Takeover’: Watch

A group started a fire on a street and two drivers were arrested during an “intersection takeover” early Saturday, police said.

Wayfair Opens First Birch Lane Brick-And-Mortar Stores In FL

Online furniture and home goods retailer Wayfair opened its first Birch Lane brand brick-and-mortar stores in three Florida cities.

$1M-Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold At FL Gas Station

No one hit the jackpot in Tuesday’s $893 million Mega Millions drawing, but someone who bought a ticket in Florida is $1 million richer. The ticket was bought at a RaceTrac gas station in Bonita Springs.

Christian School Teacher Arrested On Child Porn Charges: Sheriff

The third-grade teacher in New Port Richey used students’ yearbook photos to create AI-generated “child erotica,” the Pasco sheriff said.

More Top News Headlines:

• Zieglers Sue FL Attorney's Office, Sarasota To Hinder Records Release
• Voices Of Women Theatre Festival Offers Live, Digital Programs
• 1 Dead, 3 Hurt In 3 Unrelated Jacksonville Beach Shootings: Police
• Man Shot Ex-Girlfriend, Her New Boyfriend: Police
• FL Measles Outbreak Among 58 Cases In 17 States, CDC Says
• FL Win Solidifies Trump As Frontrunner: GOP Primary Election Results
• Car Drives Off I-275, Lands In St. Pete Yard: FL Highway Patrol
• Tampa Restaurant Among Top Brunch Spots In The U.S.: List

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