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Mom Forces Girl To Perform Sex Acts | School Bomb Threats | Drunk Boating Arrest: FL News
Home Invasion Suspects Put AirTag On Car | Kidnapping Attempt | 5-Foot Snake On Car | School Worker Sexually Abused Teen | Fatal Crashes
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.
Man Injured After Being Thrown From Motorcycle In Tampa-Area Crash: FL Highway Patrol
A speeding motorcyclist was seriously injured after crashing into a truck towing a trailer, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
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5 Drivers Injured In 5-Vehicle Crash On I-75: FL Highway Patrol
The drivers of all five vehicles involved in an I-75 crash were injured, Florida Highway Patrol said.
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Bomb Threats Target Dozens Of FL School Districts, FBI Investigating
Nearly four dozen Florida school districts received the same threatening email, prompting investigations by local and federal authorities.
St. Pete Mom Forced Daughter, 11, To Perform Sexual Acts On Video: Pinellas County Sheriff
A St. Pete mother forced her 11-year-old daughter to perform sexual acts on her, a man and the family dog, the Pinellas County sheriff said.
September Home Sales Slide in FL As Buyers Remain Wary: Report
New listings for U.S. homes rose 2.3 percent year-over-year during the four weeks ending Oct. 5, but pending sales fell 1.3 percent.
Man Found Passed Out In Rolls-Royce Outside Apartment With Drugs In Sight: St. Pete Police
A man faces multiple drug-related charges after being found passed out in a Rolls-Royce outside a St. Pete apartment complex, police said.
2 Teens On Mini Bike Seriously Injured In Hit-And-Run Crash On U.S. 19: FL Troopers
Two Pasco County teens are fighting for their lives after their mini bike was hit by a pickup truck that left the scene, reports said.
Apopka Man Dies After Crash On Interstate 4
An Apopka man died Saturday following a single-car crash on Interstate 4 in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Deputy Arrested For Battery On Her Roommate: Sheriff
A detention deputy at a Hillsborough County jail was arrested after shoving her roommate during an argument, the sheriff's office said.
Man Tried To Kidnap 15-Year-Old Girl From Gas Station: Police
A man was arrested for kidnapping, other charges after he tried to drag a 15-year-old girl away from a gas station, Clearwater police said.
NY Man Charged With Drunken Boating In Jet Ski Crash: Sheriff
New York man is accused of boating under the influence in a Sunday afternoon jet ski crash near Johns Pass, according to a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office news release.
5-Foot-Long ‘Slithery Suspect’ Found On Car’s Hood In Clearwater: Police
A more than 5-foot-long boa constrictor was removed from the hood of a car in Clearwater, police said.
6 Students, 2-Year-Old, Woman Injured In Crash Involving 3 School Buses: FHP
An SUV caught fire in a Manatee County crash involving three stopped school buses from Fort Pierce High School, FL Highway Patrol said.
5 Injured In Crash Involving Fire Rescue Battalion Chief: Polk County Officials
A crash that injured 5 people and involved the Polk County Fire Rescue battalion chief triggered a mass casualty incident, officials said.
Student, 16, Brought Weapon To High School: Hillsborough County Sheriff
A 16-year-old boy brought a weapon to a Tampa-area high school campus for a planned fight over a girl, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.
Former Sarasota Schools Employee Sexually Battered Student: Manatee County Sheriff
A former security aide and bus driver for Sarasota County Schools was arrested for sexually battering a student, Manatee County sheriff said.
Hillsborough County Armed Home Invasion Suspects Hid AirTag On Victims’ Car: Watch
Two men were arrested weeks after an armed home invasion in Hillsborough County, the sheriff’s office said.
Man Who Shot Sarasota County Ambulance To Spend Decades In Prison: Police
A man who faked a 911 call and shot at two Sarasota County paramedics in 2019 was sentenced to decades in prison, police said.
Man Hit, Killed By School Bus While Crossing Road: Pinellas County Sheriff
There were two students on the school bus at the time of the crash in Oldsmar, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.
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