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2 Plane Emergencies | Bomb Threat At Hospital | Fatal E-Bike Crash: FL Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Florida.

Two separate aviation emergencies unfolded in Lee County on Sunday, including a plane that crashed into a pickup truck during an attempted emergency landing, above, and another aircraft that left its pilot stranded in a remote preserve, the sheriff said.
Two separate aviation emergencies unfolded in Lee County on Sunday, including a plane that crashed into a pickup truck during an attempted emergency landing, above, and another aircraft that left its pilot stranded in a remote preserve, the sheriff said. (Courtesy of Lee County Sheriff's Office)

We've rounded up the Patch stories you may have missed in Florida over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

While Hillsborough Voted, One Tampa Artist Campaigned For A More Creative City

Tampa artist Mishou Sanchez isn't running for office, but her tongue-in-cheek mayoral campaign has people talking about Tampa's future.

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New Charges Filed Against Man Accused Of Hitting Bradenton Police Officers

One officer remains in the ICU with a brain injury as the suspect faces two additional firearm-related charges, Bradenton police said.

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2 Small Plane Emergencies Reported In Lee County On Same Day

One plane hit the back of a pick-up truck on a Fort Myers highway, while another plane landed in a remote preserve, the sheriff said.

Driver Charged With DUI Manslaughter After Deadly Bicycle Crash On US-41: FHP

A 37-year-old Apollo Beach man had a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit after striking a bicyclist, troopers said.

Bomb Threat At Children's Hospital Deemed Swatting Incident: St. Pete Police

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital was shut down for several hours on Sunday due to the threat, police said.

Tampa Woman Killed In E-Bike Crash At Hillsborough Avenue Intersection: FHP

The woman was riding through a crosswalk against a no-crossing signal when she struck a turning car, troopers said.

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