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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.

200 Cats, Chickens, Ducks Found Living In FL Mobile Home: Sheriff

More than 200 animals were found living with two women in a Polk County mobile home, the sheriff’s office said.

WWE Champ Liv Morgan Arrested In FL On Drug Charges

The 29-year-old former SmackDown women's champion was arrested after marijuana was found in her vehicle in Sumter County, reports say.

FL Shopper Stole Live Tarpon From Bass Pro Shops Fish Pond: Watch

A shopper used a fish net from the store to steal a live tarpon from the indoor fish pond, Lee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Former Cop Turns Self In For Animal Cruelty Charge: Sheriff

A pet sitter and former police officer turned himself in at Sarasota County Jail for an animal cruelty charge, Manatee County sheriff said.

Suspects Sought After False Alarm At Tampa Premium Outlets

Authorities said no evidence of a shooting was found after two males were accused of punching someone during a dispute.

Deputy Crushed By Car Returns Home For Holidays: Sheriff

45 days after being run over by a suspect, Hillsborough County Deputy Carlos Brito returns home following stays at hospital, rehab facility.

Man With AR-15 Rifle Tried To Enter MacDill Air Force Base: U.S. DOJ

The Tampa man told security at MacDill that he was “Captain America” and had top-secret information for the general, the U.S. DOJ said.

Body Recovered From Sunken Shrimp Boat: Reports

Tampa police divers found a body on a sunken shrimp boat near McKay Bay while searching for the vessel’s missing captain, reports said.

Man Strangled, Threw 16-Year-Old Dog In Dumpster: Sheriff

A FL man was charged with animal cruelty after throwing a 16-year-old Shih Tzu in a dumpster, the Lee County Sheriff's Office said.

Rider Punched Uber Driver, Stole SUV: Watch

A man stole an Uber driver’s SUV after punching him and led deputies on a 20-mile chase across Manatee County, authorities said.

Crane Collapses Onto Condo Building: Reports

There were no injuries when a crane collapsed Tuesday onto a Crystal Bay Condos building, home to 400 people, in Clearwater, reports said.

Christian Ziegler Suspended By FL GOP Amidst Rape Investigation

The Republican Party of Florida took the first steps to remove chairman Christian Ziegler, who is being investigated for rape in Sarasota.

Child, 3, Ejected In 2-Vehicle Ocala Crash

Police said the child, who was "trauma-alerted to a hospital," was in stable condition after the crash.

FL Man Stole Vodka, OJ For ‘Screwdriver’ On Thanksgiving: Sheriff

A man broke into an apartment to steal ingredients to make a “Screwdriver” vodka drink on Thanksgiving, the Polk County sheriff said.

Pedestrian Hit By 2 Cars Dies: FHP

A pedestrian crossing 26th Ave. E. in Manatee County died Tuesday after being hit by two cars, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

FL Man In Child Sex Abuse Case Faces Death Penalty Under New Law

The state attorney said the death penalty is suitable given the "gravity of the charges" against the Leesburg man.

Woman Stole Packages Worth $1,800 From Porch Of Home: Police

A Sarasota woman was wearing the new Converse sneakers she stole from the front porch of a home at the time of her arrest, police said.

More Top Florida News Stories:

• Puppy Mistaken For Burglar At Home, Business: Watch
• Strip Club Shooting Suspects Sought: Watch
• Man, 4 Pets Die In Fire At Home: Firefighters
• Boa Constrictor Menacing Peafowl Removed From South FL Road: Watch
• Boy Threatened Shooting At School: Pinellas Sheriff
• Mailman Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash: Tampa Police
• 20+ Boats Displaced In Tampa Bay During Storm: U.S. Coast Guard
• Woman Sold Drug-Infused Candy To Kids: FL Authorities

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