Baby Slammed In Crib + Bathroom Cameras + Primate Traffickers: FL News

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.

Mother Who Injured Son Charged With Child Abuse

A mother injured her 18-month-old son by slamming him into a crib when he wouldn’t nap, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

Milton, A Dog That Survived 2 FL Hurricanes On The Streets, Needs Home

Sarasota-area rescuers have rallied to support Milton, a husky mix who survived Hurricanes Helene and Milton while alone on the streets.

FL’s ‘Monkey Whisperer’ Faces New Animal Trafficking Charges: US DOJ

A Manatee County man known as “The Monkey Whisperer” and his brother face new charges related to trafficking primates, the U.S. DOJ said.

Man Drove Stolen SUV To Mar-A-Lago To Speak With Trump

A Sarasota man drove a stolen rental SUV to South Florida and tried to get into Mar-a-Lago to speak with President Trump, reports said.

Elon Musk Impersonator Scammed Elderly TX Woman: Police

A Bradenton man pretending to be billionaire Elon Musk scammed a Texas woman of at least $250,000, police said.

Woman Fraudulently Applied For Hurricane Disaster Claim: Police

A Bradenton woman pretended to be her mother when applying for hurricane disaster assistance, police said.

Deputies ‘Justified’ In Shooting Man Threatening His Family: Police

A Pinellas County task force found that deputies were “justified” in shooting an armed man who threatened his family in St. Pete.

Former Council Member Hid Cameras In Bathroom: Police

Jeffrey Danner, a former St. Petersburg City Council member, was charged with digital voyeurism, police said.

Substitute Teacher Sent Inappropriate Texts To 2 Teens

A substitute teacher faces charges in two FL counties for his inappropriate relationships with teenagers, Manatee County sheriff said.

FL Man Threatened To Blow Up New York Stock Exchange
A South FL man was arrested for planning to blow up the NY Stock Exchange and wanted it to be “like a small nuke went off,” the DOJ said.

Teen Threatened To Kill County Commissioner: Pinellas Sheriff

A 17-year-old boy was arrested for making a written threat to kill Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala, the sheriff’s office said.

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• New Red Tide Alerts Issued At Manatee County Beaches: FL Health Dept.
• Teen Driver Arrested After Leaving Scene Of Fatal Crash: FL Troopers
• FL School Security Officer Charged With DUI In Tampa: Sheriff’s Office
• Artificial Christmas Tree Lot Planned For Those Affected By Hurricanes
• Hit-And-Run Crash Pushed Car Into Home
• 2 Charged In Tampa Gas Station Hit-and-Run Crash
• FL High School ‘Inadvertently’ Put On Lockdown: Sarasota Schools
• Lakewood Ranch Election Results In Tie, Winner Decided By Drawing Lots
• 2nd Body Pulled From Waters Off Courtney Campbell: Tampa Police
• Tampa Bay’s First Surf Park Opening In Pasco County
• FL Man Found Guilty Of Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Riot Charge: U.S. DOJ
• Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Rays Deal In Jeopardy After Commission Vote