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Body Found In Bay | Saving Cold-Stunned Iguanas | 130 MPH Crash: FL Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Florida.

Wildlife officials opened drop-off sites for cold-stunned invasive green iguanas in south Florida during the recent cold snap.
Wildlife officials opened drop-off sites for cold-stunned invasive green iguanas in south Florida during the recent cold snap. (Courtesy of Monroe County Sheriff's Office)

We've rounded up the Patch stories you may have missed in Florida over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

Fatal Shooting Investigated In Tampa: Sheriff’s Office

A man was found shot to death near Nebraska Avenue in Tampa, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

New Port Richey Man Dies Days After 5-Car Crash In Pasco County

Florida state police said the man suffered a medical emergency before the crash occurred.

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Biker Zoomed Past Cop At 130 MPH Then Crashed: Sheriff

A motorcyclist in Polk County zoomed past a sheriff's deputy at 130 miles per hour, authorities said. A chase led to a fiery crash.

Motorcyclist Injured In Hit-And-Rush Crash: Sarasota Police

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash in Sarasota, police said.

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Body Found In Boca Ciega Bay In St. Pete: Reports

Detectives are looking into the death of a man whose body was found in Boca Ciega Bay in St. Pete, reports said.

Drop Cold-Stunned Iguanas Off At These Sites During Cold Snap

FL wildlife officials opened drop-off sites for cold-stunned invasive green iguanas in south Florida during the recent cold snap.

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