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Man Killed Estranged Wife, Self | FL Mayor Arrested | Paranormal Museum Opening: FL News
Boy, 3, Accidentally Shot Self With Father's Gun | Man Threatened To 'Hunt' Jewish People | Cop Stole Dead Man's Identity To Take Over Home
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.
St. Pete Art Museum Bets A Monet on Rays’ World Series Run
With Tampa Bay facing the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series, St. Pete's Museum of Fine Arts is wagering a Monet on the Rays' win.
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Boy, 3, Dies After Accidentally Shooting Self With Father’s Gun: Polk Sheriff
A 3-year-old boy died after accidentally shooting himself with his father’s gun in a car at a Bartow Burger King, Polk County sheriff said.
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St. Pete Paranormal Museum To Host Preview Event
A paranormal investigator is opening The Museum of Haunted History in a 1939 St. Petersburg bungalow. Get a first look at it this weekend.
5 Sentenced For Tampa Nightclub Robbery That Left Manager Without Eye
Five Cocoa Beach men have been sentenced to lengthy federal prison terms for their roles in a violent armed robbery.
FL Dengue Outbreak Reaches Historic Levels As New Cases Surge
425 of FL’s 745 reported dengue fever cases have been locally acquired, according to a FL Department of Health report.
FL Cop Arrested For Stealing Dead Man’s Identity To Take Over His Home: Sheriff
A FL police officer was arrested for using a dead man’s identity to try to take control of his home, authorities said.
Sarasota Man Threatened To ‘Hunt’ Jewish People: U.S. Dept. Of Justice
A Sarasota man was indicted on federal charges over threats against Jewish people, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
Fisherman Killed By 12-Foot Gator At Central FL Lake
A nearly 12-foot gator attacked and killed a 71-year-old man fishing on the shore of a central Florida lake.
FL Mayor Arrested On Grand Theft, Fraud Charges: FL Attorney General
A FL mayor was arrested on grand theft and fraud charges tied to a city grant program, Attorney General James Uthmeier said.
Missing 5-Year-Old Found Dead In Retention Pond: Hillsborough Sheriff
A missing 5-year-old boy with autism was found dead in a Riverview retention pond, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.
Victims Identified In Bradenton Murder-Suicide: Police
An estranged married couple was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Bradenton, police said.
Man Arrested For Sexual Battery Of Tourist In St. Pete Beach: Sheriff
A man was arrested for trying to sexually batter a tourist in St. Pete Beach, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.
FL Data Breach Involved Personal Driver Information
A "malicious actor" accessed drivers' personal records in a data breach at Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
New Poll Shows Tight FL Governor, U.S. Senate Races
A new University of North Florida poll shows Donalds and Jolly in a “dead heat” for governor, and a tight race for the U.S. Senate seat.
FL Secures Arrest Warrant For Cuban Leader Raúl Castro: FL Attorney General
FL authorities have secured an arrest warrant for Cuban leader Raúl Castro for the 1996 shootdown of a plane that killed 4 men.
7 Students Hospitalized After Pinellas County School Bus Crash: Report
Seven students were taken to local hospitals Wednesday afternoon after a Pinellas County school bus crashed into a pole
FL Rep. Jared Moskowitz Says Resident Arrested For Threatening His Life
State Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat, said a FL resident was arrested for threatening his life.
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