This weekend features a comprehensive review of top stories across Florida, highlighting both significant developments and unusual incidents throughout the state. A cross-bay ferry service between St. Petersburg and Tampa has expanded with the arrival of its second vessel in Pinellas County. Meanwhile, law enforcement officials report that a mother was arrested after allowing her 11-year-old child to drive their vehicle to a gas station without a license. In another incident, an individual brought a live hand grenade to a police station after discovering it while helping clean out family belongings. Educational achievements are also celebrated as Florida’s top-ranked public high school secured the number one spot nationally and ranked 13th overall in the latest U.S. News report. Public health concerns emerge with reports of rising dengue cases, particularly concentrated in Hillsborough County, alongside a fentanyl overdose incident that hospitalized a 10-year-old child.
Key Points:
- A second vessel for the cross-bay ferry service between St. Petersburg and Tampa has arrived in Pinellas County.
- A mother was arrested after allowing her 11-year-old child to drive their vehicle to a gas station without a license.
- Florida’s No. 1 public high school ranked No. 13 nationally in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best High Schools list.
