Masturbating teacher | Shooting in catfight | Uhuru trial: FL News

FLORIDA — This weekend, we're presenting a week in review of the most important news and headlines from across Florida. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest and weirdest stories from around the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on these stories by clicking here.

Sheriff: Driver under the influence of alcohol fell asleep in McDonald's drive-in

The woman, who had previously been charged with drunken driving, was driving without a license, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

Missing boater left Marco Island for Pinellas: US Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard said rescuers are searching for a missing 70-year-old man who was traveling by boat from Marco Island to Indian Rocks Beach.

Puppy's broken leg leads to animal cruelty charges

A man has been charged with animal cruelty after a puppy in his care broke its leg in Palm Harbor, the sheriff's office said.

Bodycam footage from traffic stop in Tyreek Hill, Florida, reveals new details

“Do you know who that is? (That's) one of the star players of the Miami Dolphins,” one officer can be heard telling another on police recordings.

13-year-old girl charged with threatening to shoot at middle school: police

The teenager was arrested Friday after authorities received a tip about a shooting threat at Dowdell Middle Magnet School.

US Department of Justice: Uhuru members colluded with Russians in St. Pete elections

Four people, including a former St. Pete mayoral candidate, were found guilty of conspiring with the Russians, the U.S. Justice Department said.

Exotic bird stolen from Florida flea market: Pinellas County Sheriff

A woman stole an exotic bird valued at $2,400 from a store at the Oldsmar Flea Market Saturday morning, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.

Substitute teacher caught masturbating in FL classroom: Sheriff

The teacher was arrested and charged after being caught masturbating in a classroom in May, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

$1 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida amid $800 million jackpot

The Mega Millions jackpot fell after a player won the $800 million prize, but a Florida player also won big on the lottery.

Body found in front of house for several days, police report

Police discovered the body outside a home in the 300 block of North Washington Drive on Monday and said it had been there for several days.

Man drove into police officers during a chase: Hillsborough Sheriff

Three officers were injured during a chase on Sept. 9, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. The suspect faces several charges.

Florida auto insurance is expected to increase by 18% by 2024

Florida drivers pay, on average, the fifth-most expensive auto insurance in the U.S., and it's getting worse, according to an industry study.

Suspect in Skyway Fishing Pier murder case arrested by police in 2022

Diomicio Primitivo Ibarra-Hernandez was shot and killed during a drug deal at the Sunshine Skyway South Fishing Pier in October 2022.

Hit and run: Person lying on the road hit by car: FL Highway Patrol

Investigators are searching for a hit-and-run driver who seriously injured a man earlier this month, the FL Highway Patrol said.

Report: Two people injured in fight over cat

Three people were arrested after a dispute over the ownership of a cat turned violent, a report said.

Florida assistant principal arrested for child abuse: Sheriff

A middle school teacher was previously arrested for putting a student in a chokehold, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.

Reports: 84-year-old Florida woman bitten by alligator while walking her dog

An 84-year-old woman was hospitalized after she was attacked by an alligator while walking her dog on Thursday evening.