Student Brings Gun To School | 7-Month-Old Abused | Vice Mayor Killed By Spouse: FL News

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.

Missing Paddleboarder Found Dead Near Courtney Campbell Causeway: Tampa Police

The body of a missing paddleboarder was pulled from Old Tampa Bay, near the Courtney Campbell Causeway bridge, police said.

Son Of Former U.S. Congressman Arrested For Soliciting A Child: Sheriff

The son of former U.S. Congressman Bill Young was charged with soliciting a child, child porn possession, Pinellas County deputies said.

Student Found With Weapon, Columbine Diaries At High School: Hillsborough Sheriff

A 17-year-old Hillsborough County student was charged with possession of a weapon on school property, the sheriff’s office said.

Man Accused Of Abusing 7-Month-Old Child: Hillsborough Sheriff

A Riverview man was accused of abusing a 7-month-year-old child, who suffered a brain bleed and spinal injury while in his care, HCSO said.

Manatee County’s ‘Monkey Whisperer’ Sentenced For Trafficking Primates: U.S. DOJ

A Parrish man was sentenced to federal prison for trafficking primates while on probation for the same crime, the U.S. DOJ said.

Lakeland Couple Pleads Guilty To String Of Armed Robberies: U.S. DOJ

A Lakeland couple pleaded guilty to armed robberies in Tampa, including a smoke shop, a gas station and a food truck, the U.S DOJ said.

Husband Of Slain South FL Vice Mayor Accused Of Murdering Her: Reports

Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen, who was also vice chair of the FL Democratic Party, was found dead in her home, reports said.

Trump Fires FL's Pam Bondi As U.S. Attorney General

The president announced Pam Bondi's departure on Truth Social, calling her a "Great American Patriot and a loyal friend."

10-Foot Great White Shark Spotted Near Shell Key During Shelling Trip: Watch

Guests on a shelling excursion to Shell Key spotted a 10-foot-long great white shark in shallow water off the beach's shoreline.

Man Broke Into Box Truck To Take A Nap: Bradenton Police

The man, thought to be a St. Patty’s Day partier, damaged a box truck searching for sneakers he lost during his nap, Bradenton police said.

FL Airport Renamed After Trump As DeSantis Signs Bill

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will rename a Florida airport after President Donald Trump.

Armed Man Killed In SWAT Standoff At Pinellas Park Home: Sheriff

A man armed with a shotgun and barricaded inside a Pinellas Park home was shot and killed by two officers responding to the scene, PCSO said.

Election Computers, Passkey Stolen By Volunteer In Palm Beach County: Reports

A Palm Beach County man training to be an election volunteer is accused of stealing a passkey for a voter registration terminal, police say.

Outdoor Sculpture Vandalized At Museum Of Fine Arts: St. Pete Police

Yvette Mayorga’s 30-foot-long “Magic Grasshopper” sculpture on display at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete was vandalized, police said.

121 Child Porn Charges Filed Against Tampa Man: Sheriff

A Tampa man was arrested after hundreds of child sexual abuse files were found at his home, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

Neighbor, 18, Set Fatal Coquina Key House Fire That Killed Teen: St. Pete Police

An 18-year-old neighbor was charged with murder, attempted murder for a fatal house fire, St. Pete police said. His father was also arrested.