WWE Star Baptized | 309 Animals In Home | Confederate Statues: FL News

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.

4 Killed In I-75 Crash: FL Highway Patrol

Four people are dead following a Thursday afternoon two-vehicle crash on I-75 just north of the Selmon Expressway, FHP said.

‘Total Surrender’: Wrestler Hulk Hogan Baptized At FL Church

WWE wrestling star Hulk Hogan shared videos of himself and his wife, Sky Daily, getting baptized at Indian Rocks Baptist Church.

Downtown Gathering Of 100s Of Teens A New Holiday Tradition: Police

Five teens were arrested on misdemeanor charges as hundreds gathered downtown at the Pier, Sundial on Christmas night, St. Pete police said.

• Also Read: 3 Arrested, 150 Teens Kicked Off St. Pete Pier Christmas Night: Police

FL Winner Of $1.6B Mega Millions Jackpot Claims Money, Still Unknown

The winner of the record-breaking $1.6B Mega Millions jackpot from August is Saltines Holdings, LLC, the Florida Lottery said Wednesday.

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott's FL Home 'Swatted'

"These criminals wasted the time & resources of our law enforcement in a sick attempt to terrorize my family," Rick Scott said Thursday.

Newborn Puppies Die After Being Thrown In Dumpster Alive: Police

A woman faces animal cruelty charges after throwing 3 newborn puppies, who later died, in a dumpster while alive, Tampa police said.

Christmas Eve Sibling Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured: Sheriff

An argument over Christmas gifts led to a gunfight between 2 teen brothers, sister’s fatal shooting in Largo, Pinellas County sheriff said.

FL Flight Delays Affect Travels To, From State

After hundreds of FL flights were delayed the day after Christmas, some delays are expected Wednesday. Check out the affected FL airports.

FL Confederate Monument Removed In $187K Project

“Symbols matter," the Jacksonville mayor said in announcing the removal of the Springfield Park Confederate monument.

309 Animals Found In FL Mobile Home, Teacher Charged: Sheriff

A 2nd-grade teacher was charged with animal abuse, neglect after 142 cats, 164 fowl were found in her mobile home, Polk County sheriff said.

Car Thief Stole From FL Dealership: Sheriff

The stolen car had a switch that operated a black cover to conceal the license plate, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

6-Year-Old Flying Alone Put On Wrong FL Plane: Report

A boy flying from Philadelphia, PA to Fort Myers, FL to see his grandmother, was put on a plane to Orlando by mistake, a report said.

Other top news stories:

• Fentanyl, Meth Seized In Undercover Drug Sting: Bradenton Police
• NJ Man Crossing Gandy Blvd. Hit, Killed By Car: FL Highway Patrol
• Man Arrested In OH For Sexual Battery Of Child In FL: Sarasota Sheriff
• Man Rescued From Canal On Christmas Day In Hillsborough County: Watch
• Child, 3, Ejected In 2-Vehicle Ocala Crash
• Best Places to Raise A Family In Florida: 2023 Report
• Christmas Eve ATV Crash Kills Sarasota Woman: FL Highway Patrol

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