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.
5 Dead, 7 Injured After Van Overturns On Florida Turnpike
A van overturned into a ditch, leading to a crash that killed five people and injured seven others, authorities said.
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92-Year-Old Swindled Out Of $800K In Romance Scam: HCSO
A man arrested in Orlando faces multiple charges for scamming an elderly man from Sun City Center out of $800,000, the sheriff’s office said.
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1,100 Migrants Arrested In Historic Immigration Raids In FL
ICE claimed to arrest “violent offenders, gang members, sex offenders” and others in a statewide Florida sting that took 1,100 into custody.
DUI Driver Careens Into Bay, Swims To Shore: St. Pete Police
A woman accused of driving under the influence was arrested after driving into the bay, St. Petersburg police said.
FL Teacher Accused Of Grooming Resigned, Wrote Student Letter: Reports
A teacher resigned after being accused of grooming an 11-year-old and sending her an inappropriate letter, reports said.
Wall Collapses At U.S. Post Office Facility In Tampa: Reports
About 50 employees were in the Ybor City facility in the 4700 block of Oak Fair Boulevard at the time of the collapse on Monday night.
Woman Found Shot To Death At Venice Home: Sarasota County Sheriff
Investigators are looking for information about a woman who was found shot to death Wednesday night at a Venice home.
Allegiant Flight Targeted By Bomb Threat At St. Pete Airport
The threat was discovered Friday afternoon at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, authorities said.
Officers Took Control Of Unmanned Boat Near Ringling Museum: Watch
Sarasota police officers took control of an unmanned boat circling at 40 mph in waters north of the Ringling Museum on Monday.
Trans Teacher Sues Pinellas Schools Over Pronouns, Discrimination
A transgender male teacher is suing Pinellas County Schools and the FL Department of Education for being forced to use the wrong pronouns.
FL Veteran Executed In Shooting Deaths Of Girlfriend, 3 Kids
The Gulf War veteran claimed two intruders killed the family of four, but FL authorities say evidence showed otherwise, reports said.
The general manager of Oak & Stone in Bradenton was arrested Tuesday evening for burglarizing the downtown restaurant, police said.
Deputy’s SUV Turned Into Path Of Motorcyclist: Hillsborough Sheriff
A motorcyclist and his passenger were seriously injured after being hit by a deputy’s SUV, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.
‘House Party’ Shooting Victims Identified: Sarasota County Sheriff
Two men were shot, one fatally, during a “house party” at a Sarasota home early Saturday morning, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said.
Barefoot MMA Fighter Helps Deputies Wrestle Gator: Watch
A “local gator-wrangling legend” known as the Blue Collar Brawler helped authorities wrestle an alligator along I-95 while barefoot.
Estranged Spouse Shoots, Kills Wife, Self In Tampa: Sheriff
An estranged spouse shot and killed their wife Friday night at her Tampa home before turning the gun on themself, the sheriff’s office said.
Teen Shooter Arrested After ‘Drug Deal Gone Wrong’: Manatee Sheriff
A 16-year-old boy was charged with attempted murder for shooting another teen during a “drug deal gone wrong,” the Manatee sheriff said.
Deadly Clearwater Ferry Crash: 5 Things To Know About Accident
Jannus Live’s owner Jeffrey Knight was identified as the driver of the boat that slammed into the Clearwater Ferry, killing one person.
FL Man With 3 Wives Charged With Bigamy: Report
A FL man met three women on dating apps and married them in three different counties, a report says.
Cuban Mom Living In Tampa Separated From Husband, Child: Reports
A Tampa family seeks action from legislators after a Cuban mother was deported, separated from her husband and breastfeeding child.
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