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 Gun Shop Hires Kyle Rittenhouse 5 Years After Kenosha Shooting Acquittal
Years after shooting three protesters in Wisconsin, 2 fatally, conservative gun-rights figure Kyle Rittenhouse now lives in Sarasota.
Deputies Help Buck Stuck In Bathroom Of St. Johns County Home: Watch
Watch deputies help a large buck stuck in the bathroom of a St. Johns County home.
Couple Sexually Abused Children Confined To Semi-Truck: FL Attorney General
A couple sexually abused and confined four children to a semi-truck cab — "a rolling prison" — for years, the FL attorney general said.
$803M Mega Millions Winner Claimed Prize In FL: Reports
A month after winning an $803M Mega Millions jackpot, a winner in FL claimed their prize, reports said.
St. Pete Tattoo Artist's Foot Amputated After 'Flesh-Eating Bacteria' Infection
A St. Pete tattoo artist who had a "flesh-eating bacteria" infection is raising funds for medical bills after his foot was amputated.
2 Dead In Small Plane Crash On U.S. 301: Hillsborough Sheriff
The small plane became engulfed in flames after crashing on U.S. 301, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
Man Arrested While Filming OnlyFans Content At St. Pete Park: Reports
A man was arrested for masturbating and exposing himself while filming OnlyFans content at a St. Pete park, reports said.
27 Arrests Made, 247 Charges Filed in Internet Crimes Operation: Manatee Sheriff
A months-long investigation targeting internet-related sexual offenses led to 27 arrests and 247 criminal charges in Manatee County.
Man Arrested After Joking About Bomb While Boarding Cuba Flight At FL Airport
A Louisiana man was arrested after joking about having a bomb in his bag while boarding a flight from Miami to Cuba, reports said.
COVID-19 Rates Growing In 48 States: What To Know About Vaccines In FL
With COVID-19 rising in the U.S., see which four FL counties have infection rates considered "very high," "high" based on wastewater data.
Tampa Man Sentenced For Fatal Shooting During Threesome: State Attorney
A Tampa man will spend life in prison for fatally shooting a man during a threesome in 2023, the Hillsborough State Attorney's office said.
Uber Courier Accused Of Stealing Cinnamon Rolls From FL Baker Detained By Border Patrol
An Uber courier believed to have stolen hundreds of cinnamon rolls from a South FL baker was actually detained by immigration agents.
Registered Sex Offender Sentenced For Trying To Lure Sarasota Girl Into His Car: Police
A man once featured on "America's Most Wanted" was sentenced to state prison for trying to lure a Sarasota girl into his car, police said.
Jet Skier Killed By Lightning Strike Near Fort De Soto: Reports
A man visiting FL from UT was killed after being struck by lightning while riding a jet ski near Fort De Soto, reports said.
FL Woman Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash Involving Gator On I-95: Troopers
FL troopers are looking for the driver of an unknown vehicle who ran over the woman on I-95 and then left the scene of the 3-vehicle crash.
Bradenton Man Extradited From Hungary To Face Child Exploitation Charge: Police
A Bradenton man fled to Hungary in 2022 after an investigation into suspected child sexual abuse material connected to his home, police said
Flock Cameras To Be Removed From FL Highways
The FL Dept. of Transportation has ordered the removal of automated license plate readers from state roads.
Student Arrested For Threatening Staff Member At School: Bradenton Police
A 17-year-old boy was arrested for making a threat under another student's name against a high school staff member, Bradenton police said.
Man Walking On I-275 Dead After Being Hit By 4 Vehicles: FL Troopers
A St. Petersburg man died after being hit by four vehicles while walking in an I-275 travel lane, FL Highway Patrol said.
37 Violent Fugitives Arrested In Tampa-Area Operation, FBI Says
During a 90-day operation targeting violent fugitives, 37 people were arrested in the Tampa area, the FBI said.
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