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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.
Stepfather, Stepson Followed, Beat Up Teen On Bike: Clearwater Police
Two Largo men — a stepfather and his stepson — beat up a teen and stole his bike in a May 1 road-rage incident, Clearwater police said.
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St. Pete Death Cafe To Tackle Difficult Topics Of Death And Dying
A Gulfport death doula is hosting the Tampa Bay-area's first Death Cafe, an intimate gathering to discuss death and dying, in St. Pete.
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Woman Shot, Killed Boyfriend In Tampa, Took Her Own Life In AL: HCSO
A woman who fatally shot her boyfriend in Tampa died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound during an AL traffic stop, Hillsborough sheriff said.
Barron Trump, 18, Chosen As FL Delegate To GOP National Convention
Four of former President Donald Trump’s children will serve as Florida delegates to the Republican National Convention in July.
Dakin Dairy Farms In Manatee County Sold To Owner’s Nephews
The 350-acre Dakin Dairy Farms in Myakka City will remain in the family after it was sold to the owner’s four nephews.
Former Teacher Molested Student At Tampa School: Hillsborough Sheriff
The school’s security officer also faces charges for interfering with the investigation, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.
In a new ranking of states from U.S. News & World Report, Florida ranked high, landing in the top 10.
FL Deputy Who Killed Airman At Home Entered Wrong Apartment: Attorney
Attorney Ben Crump said Senior Airman Roger Fortson was shot six times after a deputy probing a disturbance wrongfully entered his home.
Miss USA, A FL Native, Resigns Citing Mental Health
"Never compromise your physical and mental well-being," Miss USA Noelia Voigt, a Sarasota-area native, said while resigning her title.
Gator In Starbucks Drive-Thru Moved To Pond: North Port Fire Rescue
Starbucks customers on their Saturday morning coffee run were surprised to find a gator in the drive-thru, North Port Fire Rescue said.
Woman Accidentally Drives Over, Kills Sister In Port Richey: FHP
An 86-year-old Port Richey woman died after being accidentally run over by her older sister Monday afternoon, Florida Highway Patrol said.
$2M GA Victor In FL Lottery; Cumming Resident Wins Nearly $1M
A $10 scratch-off in FL turned into $2 million for a Georgia woman, and a Fantasy 5 player was a few dollars shy of being a millionaire.
‘A Total Loss’: Cody’s Original Roadhouse In Tampa Destroyed In Fire
Firefighters battled a heavy fire at Cody’s Original Roadhouse in Tampa Thursday morning, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue said.
Trump Classified Documents Trial In FL Indefinitely Postponed: Reports
A federal judge could take until at least July to settle some disputes before a jury trial against Donald Trump, per a media report.
$8.25M Penthouse Sale Sets St. Petersburg Record: Realtor
The sale of the penthouse at Saltaire, 301 1st Street S., is the highest-price condo sale ever in St. Petersburg, Smith & Associates said.
Street Racing Arrests Made After Burnouts, Fireworks Reported: HCSO
4 people who traveled from Lee County face charges related to their participating in a Tampa street racing event, the sheriff's office said.
Several Kohl's locations in Florida will host baby product retailer Babies 'R' Us, which had shut down with parent company Toys 'R' Us.
Peanuts Sold At FL Publix Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination
Hormel Foods Sales has recalled Planters peanuts sold via Publix stores in Florida for the risk of a potential Listeria contamination.
1 Injured In Road-Rage Shooting, Suspect Arrested: Manatee Sheriff
A woman pregnant with twins was shot and injured in a road-rage shooting in Palmetto Sunday, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.
$214M Powerball Jackpot-Winning Ticket Sold At FL Publix
The $214-million jackpot-winning ticket in Monday night’s Powerball drawing was sold at a South Florida Publix.
Husband Of FL Woman Missing In Spain Charged With Kidnapping: Reports
FL's Ana María Knezevich Henao has been missing in Madrid since Feb. 2, and her husband was arrested in connection with her disappearance.
A man and a woman were killed in a Friday morning shooting in Tampa, police said. The suspect was taken into custody early Saturday morning.
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