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.
Sarasota Man Lied About His Age To Have Sex With Underage Girl: Police
A 23-year-old Sarasota man was arrested after having sex with an underage girl he met on Snapchat, police said.
1 Killed, 1 Injured After Tesla In Autopilot Mode Drove Off Pasco Road: FL Troopers
An 87-year-old Wesley Chapel man was killed and his passenger was injured when his Tesla Y in autopilot mode drove off the road, FHP said.
FL Budget Deal Would Transfer USF Sarasota-Manatee To New College
The FL budget, if it passes, includes a deal that would transfer the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College control.
Pinellas Detectives Arrest Tampa Man In 1998 Sexual Battery Cold Case
Detectives said DNA evidence and genetic genealogy helped identify a Tampa man as the suspect in a 1998 Pinellas sexual battery cold case.
Tropical Threat Eyed Near FL Days Ahead Of Start To 2026 Hurricane Season
Despite forecasts for a “below average” hurricane season, which starts June 1, an early tropical threat is already emerging near FL waters.
Tampa Motorcyclist Killed In I-275 Crash: FL Troopers
A Tampa motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries in a southbound I-275 crash involving a Lakewood Ranch driver, FL Highway Patrol said.
Holiday Rom-Com Filming At Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is serving as a primary setting in a new holiday romance now filming on Florida's Gulf Coast.
Bradenton Elder Fraud Probe Tied To Nationwide Gold Bar Scam
A Bradenton elder fraud case involving an 80-year-old veteran's $1.4 million loss is tied to a federal gold bar scam, police said.
These 3 FL Beaches Made Dr. Beach's 2026 Top 10 List
Check out which three FL beaches landed on Dr. Beach's "Top 10 Beaches of 2026" list.
2 Related Deaths In Seminole Heights Under Investigation By Tampa Police
A man was found dead in a vehicle and a woman was found dead in a fire-damaged home, Tampa police said.
Man Shot, Killed Girlfriend, 6-Year-Old Son, Family Dog At Sarasota Home: Sheriff
A man was charged with animal cruelty, 2 counts of murder for fatally shooting his girlfriend, son and family dog in Sarasota, SCSO said.
Suspect In Downtown St. Pete Fatal Shooting Sought By Police
A 29-year-old man died after being shot during an altercation in downtown St. Petersburg, police said. The suspect is still at large.
Woman Bitten By Gator While Swimming With Kids In FL Lake
A woman was bitten by an alligator while swimming with her children in a FL lake over Memorial Day weekend, reports said.
Former AG Pam Bondi Diagnosed With Thyroid Cancer After Trump Firing: Report
Pam Bondi, who served as U.S. and FL attorney general, is being treated for thyroid cancer after being fired by Trump, a report said.
3 Teens Charged With Murder In 14-Year-Old’s Death: St. Pete Police
All three teenage suspects have been identified and arrested in the May 22 fatal shooting of a 14-year-old in St. Petersburg, police said.
2 FL Restaurants Earn Michelin Stars At 2026 Awards Ceremony
The Michelin Guide FL also awarded 10 new restaurants Bib Gourmand distinction this year and recommended 38 eateries across the state.
Arrest Made After Armed Robbery At St. Pete Gas Station
A man was charged with robbery with a deadly weapon after police linked him to a gas station holdup, St. Petersburg police said.
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