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Universal Studios Death | Bus Aide Hits Child | Runaway Emu: FL News
2 Die In Sand Tunnel | Overnight Walmart Stay | Man Threw Nails Onto Road | Man Run Over By Truck He Was Working On | Man Shoots Pit Bull
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 Fisherman Reported Missing From Boat: U.S. Coast Guard
A crew member aboard a fishing vessel reported a fisherman missing in waters off Anclote, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
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Runaway Emu Handcuffed By FL Deputy: Watch
Watch a FL deputy lasso and handcuff a runaway emu after a short chase.
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Tampa-Area Attorney Sentenced On Child Porn Charge: U.S. DOJ
A Brandon attorney will spend time in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material, the U.S. DOJ said.
Burglar Found In Lakeland Barn Helps Himself To Whiskey
A theft suspect drank about half the Crown Royal during the burglary — and then resisted arrest, sheriff says.
17-Year-Old High School Student Fatally Struck By Train
The boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition and died the following day, authorities said.
Man Arrested For Impersonating Law Enforcement Officer
The man was also booked on two out-of-county warrants for probation violations related to a burglary, authorities said.
Tunnel Collapse Kills 2 FL Teens; Family Donates Organs: Reports
The two best friends had been digging a sand hole before it fell onto them and buried them at a Florida park, media reports say.
School Bus Aide Accused Of Hitting Nonverbal Child
On at least one occasion, authorities said the school bus aide took off his hat and used it to hit the child.
Shark Tangled In Crab Trap Rescued By Deputies, Mote Staff At Manatee Beach: Watch
Mote Marine Laboratory staff members helped Manatee County deputies rescue a shark tangled in a crab trap.
Man Died After Being Run Over By Truck He Was Working On: FL Troopers
A Dade City man working on an unoccupied truck was killed when it reversed, crashing into a home, FL Highway Patrol said.
Fugitive Arrested In Mexico For 2019 Murder: Manatee County Sheriff
A Palmetto man wanted in the 2019 fatal shooting of an 18-year-old was found in Mexico and brought back to FL, the Manatee sheriff said.
GA Man Killed, 3 Injured In Howard Frankland Construction Zone Crash: FL Troopers
A GA man died after crashing into a construction truck in a closed work zone on I-275 along the Howard Frankland Bridge, FL troopers said.
Second Arrest Made In CVS Armed Robbery: St. Pete Police
The other suspect in a Jan. 5 armed robbery of a St. Pete CVS was arrested Jan. 6 in Hillsborough County, police said.
Sexy Money Murder FL Gang Leader Convicted Of Multiple Charges: FL Attorney General
A leader of the Sexy Money Murder gang faces up to five consecutive life terms in prison, the FL attorney general said.
Man Shot, Killed Pit Bull That Attacked His Pomeranian: Hillsborough County Sheriff
A Tampa-area man was arrested for fatally shooting a pitbull in retaliation for previously attacking his 16-year-old Pomeranian, HCSO said.
Trans Athletes Focus Of FL Lawsuit Against U.S. Masters Swimming
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is suing U.S. Masters Swimming for allowing transgender women to compete in women’s swimming events.
Man Fatally Shot Ex-Girlfriend At Medical Office: Bradenton Police
The man also shot a witness to the murder, who remains hospitalized, Bradenton police said.
Woman Dies After Riding Universal Studios FL’s Revenge Of The Mummy Ride
A 70-year-old woman died after riding Universal Studios Florida’s Revenge of the Mummy ride, a new report from the state said.
Deadly Clearwater Ferry Crash Trial Set In Pinellas County: Reports
A trial date has been set for Jeffrey Knight, the driver of a boat that crashed into the Clearwater Ferry, killing 1, injuring others.
FL Teen Tried To Stay Overnight At Walmart For TikTok Challenge: Sheriff
An 18-year-old trying to stay in a Walmart store for 24 hours in a TikTok challenge was found in the dog bed section, a FL sheriff said.
Man Threw Nails Onto Valrico Roads: Hillsborough County Sheriff
A man was arrested for throwing nails onto Valrico roads on multiple occasions, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.
3 Arrested On Gun, Drug Charges In Raid At Sarasota Home: Police
Three people were arrested on gun and drug charges when a Hillsborough County search warrant was executed at a Sarasota home, police said.
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