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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.

Former Firefighter Exposed Himself To 13-Year-Old: Pinellas Sheriff

The former Clearwater firefighter was previously arrested for exposing himself to a high school girl at a 7-Eleven store in March.

Dead Baby Found On University Of Tampa Campus: Reports

The abandoned baby’s body was found near a first-year residence hall on the University of Tampa campus, reports said.

Man Kills Ex-Girlfriend’s Mom Before Shooting Self: Sheriff
A murder-suicide is being investigated in Palm Harbor after a man killed his ex-girlfriend’s mother, then himself, Pinellas sheriff said.

Missing Dog Found 6 Months Later Across FL: Rescue
Dog that went missing in Miami was found hundreds of miles away in Tampa and reunited with its owners, the Humane Society of Tampa Bay said.

FL Nude Cruise To Set Sail Into 'Bare-adise' In 2025
Guests can go clothes-free and bare it all on the 2,300-passenger 11-day nude cruise in the Caribbean set to depart from Miami next year.

NFL Player Wounded In FL Shooting That Injured 10

A 16-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the Cabana Live shooting that injured 10 people, including the Texans' Tank Dell.

Sheriff’s Office Helicopter Has Emergency Landing In Plant City: HCSO

Two Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office pilots made an emergency helicopter landing in Plant City Tuesday afternoon, the agency said.

'Potential Serial Killer' Charged With Murder: FL Sheriff

A man charged with murder for strangling and killing two women in central Florida was a potential serial killer, a sheriff said.

Suspected Car Thief Returns Mother's Ashes To FL Man: Report

The Winter Haven man told WFLA the accused car thief had "a good heart" for returning his mother's ashes after allegedly stealing his car.

Kirstie Alley Estate Sale In Clearwater Features Her Personal Items

A Clearwater estate sale offers shoppers a chance to bring home personal items that once belonged to the late actress Kirstie Alley.

USF Protester Brought Gun To Pro-Palestine Rally, 10 Arrested: Reports

The use of tear gas and force on pro-Palestinian protesters at USF in Tampa was “a violation of human rights,” supporters said.

New Tampa Bay Rays’ Uniforms Nod To Skateboarding Culture, History

The Tampa Bay Rays will celebrate the team’s new City Connect uniforms at an event on the St. Pete Pier Thursday evening.

Hit-And-Run Suspect Had 'Enough Fentanyl to Kill Over 30K People': FHP

Authorities say they found $4K in cash, plus codeine, fentanyl, marijuana and a 9-mm gun in the Florida man's rental vehicle.

16 Unlicensed Contractors Arrested, Charged: Manatee County Sheriff

49 charges related to failure to workers' compensation fraud and unlicensed contracting were filed during a sting, Manatee sheriff said.

DeSantis Makes FL State Parks Entry, Outdoor Items Tax Free In July

Gov. Ron DeSantis said he is aiming to make summer affordable for families.

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• School Bus Sideswiped Car In Crash: FL Highway Patrol
• FL Teacher Pay Is Lowest In The U.S. In 2024: Report
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