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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.

Suspect ‘Brutally Murdered’ Girlfriend, Child: Hillsborough Sheriff

A man who stabbed his girlfriend and her 5-year-old daughter to death at a Dover mobile home is in custody, Hillsborough sheriff said.

Gateway Expressway Toll Roads, I-275 Express Lanes Opening Soon: FDOT

The new toll roads directly connect U.S. 19 and Interstate 275, the Florida Department of Transportation said.

Juliet, One Of The Oldest Known Manatees, Dies At 65: ZooTampa
Romeo and Juliet, an aging manatee couple weighing about 3,000 pounds each, were transferred to ZooTampa from Miami Seaquarium in December.

‘Bored’ 13-Year-Old Pointed Laser At Helicopter: Pinellas Sheriff
The 13-year-old Florida boy said he “was bored” when he pointed a laser at a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office helicopter.

177-Pound Burmese Python Found In FL Everglades: Reports

The nearly 17-feet long snake is one of the largest on record in Florida, media reports say.

Exorcism Targets FL’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws, Politicians Says Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

The Tampa Bay Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will hold an exorcism of Florida at St. Pete City Hall in reaction to state politics.

Two $1M-Winning Mega Millions Tickets Sold In Florida

The two $1M-winning Mega Millions tickets in Florida were sold in Miami and Kissimmee, a report said.

• Also Read: $2M FL Lotto Ticket Sold At Publix Store

Kayakers Rescued From Waters Near Skyway Bridge: U.S. Coast Guard

Two FL kayakers were rescued from waters near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge Saturday after their boat flipped, the U.S. Coast Guard said.

Man Arrested In Clearwater After Skipping Jan. 6 Trial Hearing: Report

The 49-year-old man is being held in the Pinellas County Jail and will be extradited to Washington, D.C.

Barefoot FL Man Seen On Video Capturing 8-Foot Alligator

A Florida man, with his bare hands and bare feet, captured the alligator that was seen running toward authorities.

FL-Based Tijuana Flats Files For Bankruptcy, Closes 11 Locations

The Florida-based Tex-Mex restaurant chain Tijuana Flats is closing 11 stores in two states after filing for bankruptcy, reports said.

Biden Grants Clemency For FL Church Volunteer, 10 Others

Additionally, President Joe Biden commuted a sentence of life in prison for a Miami resident.

FL Beach Among 15 ‘Best White-Sand Beaches Around The World’: List

Clearwater Beach was one of two U.S. destinations on Travel + Leisure magazine's list of “15 Best White-Sand Beaches Around the World.”

2 Teens Dead In Murder-Suicide: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

A 17-year-old boy shot, killed a 14-year-old girl during an argument before turning the gun on himself, the Pinellas County sheriff said.

Digital Porn Images Created By Hillsborough Man, Sheriff Says

The man, 18, was accused of taking original photos of the victims, where they are dressed, and removing the clothes in altered images.

11-Foot Gator Attacks Man; Neighbor Runs Over It With Car: Reports

The man was walking his dogs, when the large alligator caught him by the leg, media reports say.

FL Couple Accused Of Falsifying $1M Winning Lottery Ticket: Reports

Media reports say the Walton County couple tried to piece together two lottery tickets to form one winning ticket worth $1 million.

2 Teens In Stolen Vehicle Lead Hillsborough Deputies On Chase: Watch

Two teenagers in a stolen vehicle face charges after leading FL deputies on a multi-county chase, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

Gator Blocked Plane At FL Air Force Base: Watch

A feisty gator was caught and relocated Monday after blocking the wheels of a plane at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.

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