Exploding Toilet | Ziegler Rape Case | Wander Franco's Arrest: FL News

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.

FL Supreme Court To Hear Arguments On Adding Abortion To Ballot

A group working to get abortion rights put on the Florida ballot is nearing its petition goal.

FL Woman Killed In Hit-And-Run While Crossing Street

A 70-year-old St. Petersburg woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash while crossing 22nd Avenue N. Wednesday evening, police said.

Sean Hannity Moves To ‘Free State Of Florida,’ Leaves NY

Conservative Fox News host Sean Hannity is “done,” “finished” with New York as he makes Florida his full-time home, reports said.

Woman Saves Dog, Injured In Alligator Attack

The woman told a media outlet she believes the alligator was targeting her Rottweiler's throat.

Driver Races 100 MPH Over Gandy Bridge

A driver faces charges in both Pinellas and Hillsborough counties after speeding 100 mph over Gandy Boulevard Bridge Saturday, FHP said.

Two Winning Powerball Tickets Sold In Florida

A winning ticket in MI took home the $842.4 million Powerball jackpot Monday, while two FL tickets won $1M and $2M prizes, respectively.

Ziegler Rape Investigation Expands To Include Video Voyeurism

The woman who accused FL GOP chair Christian Ziegler of rape said she didn’t consent to being recorded, reports said.

Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco Arrested In Dominican Republic

Accused of inappropriate relationships with minors, Tampa Bay Rays player Wander Franco was arrested in his native Dominican Republic.

Nurse Accused Of Poisoning Neighbor's Cats, Pregnant Dog

The woman denied the accusations she intentionally poisoned her neighbor's two cats and a pregnant Chihuahua because they entered her yard.

Exploding Toilet At Dunkin' Severely Injured Man, Lawsuit Claims

The man claimed he was "unable to enjoy life" after the toilet at a Winter Haven Dunkin' exploded, covering him in urine and feces.

Dump Truck Overturns In 4-Vehicle Crash On I-275

A pick-up truck, whose driver was seriously injured, also overturned during the Wednesday morning crash in Tampa, FL Highway Patrol said.

FL Man Threatened To Kill CA Congressman

A Florida man was arrested Wednesday for threatening to kill Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell from CA and his children, a report said.

$11.5K In Stolen Products Found In FL Living Room

One person was arrested for stealing from Target, Home Depot; an arrest warrant was issued for a second suspect, Hillsborough sheriff said.

FL Woman Suffocated Terminally Ill Boyfriend

A New Port Richey woman was charged with first-degree murder for suffocating her terminally ill boyfriend in hospice care, the sheriff said.

Missing Cat Found After Hitching Ride To Airport

Sai the kitty had the adventure of a lifetime after he hitched a ride to Tampa International Airport with his grandmother.

Tyreek Hill House Fire Caused By Child Playing With Lighter

A fire broke out at the Miami Dolphins wide receiver's $6.9 million Southwest Ranches home on Wednesday afternoon.

Other top Florida news:

• Christmas Night Home Break-In Foiled In Sarasota: Sheriff
• All Kennels Full, Adoption Fees Waived: Manatee County Animal Welfare
• 2 Horses Stolen, Slaughtered For Meat: Miami-Dade Police Department
• Burglars Who Broke Into Hudson Business Sought: Watch
• Semi-Trailers Catch Fire At Riverview Scrapyard: Hillsborough County
• Man Offered $10 For Sex To Undercover Officer: Sarasota Police
• Lost FL Paddleboarder Rescued From Ten Thousand Islands: Watch
• FL Horses Possibly Exposed To Invasive Toxic Weed; 8 Dead: Report
• FL Man Purposely Hits Deer For TikTok Video, Faces Charges: Reports
• 1,400-Pound Great White Shark Third To Recently Ping Near FL
• 36 Animals Saved From Feces-Covered Polk Co. Home; Woman Charged: PCSO
• FL Woman Sues Hershey For Selling Reese's Without 'Cute' Faces

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