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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.

$45M Winning FL Lotto Ticket Sold In New Port Richey: FL Lottery

The $45 million jackpot-winning ticket in Florida Lotto’s Wednesday night drawing was sold in New Port Richey, FL Lottery said.

FL Couple Who Found Missing Ring To Attend Strangers' Wedding

Holmes Beach locals with a metal detector helped a newly engaged OH couple find their ring that went missing in the water 2 years ago.

Rare 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Off FL’s Atlantic Coast: USGS

The earthquake was recorded about 100 miles from Florida’s Cape Canaveral, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Charges Filed Against Former County Administrator: State Attorney

Former Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes was charged with grand theft, other felonies, the state attorney's office said.

Taylor Swift Claims Jet-Tracking FL Student Helps Stalkers: Reports

Taylor Swift accused a Florida student's tracker of offering a "roadmap" for people with "violent intentions," per a media report.

FL Homeowners Association Manager Embezzled Nearly $25K: Sheriff

The manager used the money to pay her mortgage, shop on Amazon and buy new windows for her home, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.

Billy Joel Puts FL Mansion On Market Again, Cuts Price $10M: Reports

Musician Billy Joel has again listed his FL mansion in Manalapan, which is in Palm Beach County, for sale. The asking price: $54.9 million.

Permission Required To Attend Black History Month Events At FL School

Signed parental permission slips are required for students at IPrep Academy in Miami to attend Black History Month events, reports said.

FL Woman Smuggled $100K Into U.S. From Cuba: U.S. DOJ

A Tampa woman flew from Cuba to FL two or three times a month to smuggle U.S. cash into the country, the U.S. DOJ said.

Kids Of FL Mom On OnlyFans Expelled From Christian School: Reports

A media report said a FL mom acknowledged her OnlyFans shows explicit material between her and her husband, which her children are aware of.

U.S. Coast Guard Officer Arrested At FL High School: Sheriff

A U.S. Coast Guard Officer and parent of a student faces multiple charges after an interview at a Riverview high school, HCSO said.

Man Entered FL Plane Crash Crime Scene To Take Video: Police

The man told police that he was “just nosey," wanted to sell his video of the plane crash site to a media company, Clearwater police said.

Parents Of OnlyFans Model Facing Miami Murder Charge Arrested: Reports

Courtney Clenney was arrested in August 2022 after being accused of stabbing to death her boyfriend in April 2022 in their Edgewater condo.

FL Teacher, Aide Tied Nonverbal Student To Chair: Bradenton Police

An elementary school teacher and aide face charges of false imprisonment after tying a nonverbal student to a chair, Bradenton police said.

Elie Wiesel’s Collection Finds Permanent Home At FL Holocaust Museum

The entire collection of Holocaust survivor, “Night” author and activist Elie Wiesel has found a home at the Florida Holocaust Museum.

FL Saw More Shark Attacks In 2023 Than Anywhere In The World: ISAF

Once again, Florida ranked first in the world for unprovoked shark attacks in 2023, data shows. Check out which counties saw the most bites.

Girl Playing In Parking Lot Hit, Killed By SUV: FL Highway Patrol

The 5-year-old was in the parking lot of a Bradenton mobile home park when she was hit by an unlicensed driver, who was arrested, FHP said.

FL Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide In Trooper's Killing

Authorities said the trooper died in a Friday crash that also killed a semi-truck driver during a police chase in St. Lucie County.

$295M FL Home Is Most Expensive Real Estate Listing In U.S.: Realtor

A 9-acre luxury compound in Naples, FL, has hit the market for $295 million, making it the most expensive home listing in the U.S.

Laundrie Called Parents 20 Times In Days After Killing Petito: Report

Frantic killer Brian Laundrie called his parents 20 times in two days after strangling Gabby Petito, said she was “gone,” a report said.

Cat Shot With Arrow, Info Sought: Sheriff

Investigators are looking for the person who shot a “super friendly” neighborhood cat in unincorporated St. Pete with an arrow.

Missing FL Woman Has Detectives ‘Gravely Concerned’: Police

The missing woman’s brother was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a hotel in Brooksville, Bradenton police said.

FL Man Secretly Recorded People In Unisex Bathroom: Sheriff

Explicit videos of 17 victims secretly recorded in a unisex bathroom were found on the Riverview man’s phone, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

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