Foster Home Abuse | Baby Born In Parking Lot | School Threats: 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 Gives Birth In FL Sheriff’s Office Parking Lot: PCSO

A couple on the way to the hospital welcomed their newborn daughter in a Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s substation parking lot.

Woman Lost $27K In Tech Support Scam: Sheriff

A woman was duped into believing that her computer was used to authorize a transaction for child porn, and lost $27,000, the Manatee sheriff said.

Russian Man In FL Illegally Exported Military Drone Technology: US DOJ

A Russian citizen living in Sarasota was arrested for illegally exporting U.S. military drone technology to Russia, the U.S. DOJ said.

FL Deputy Injured In Rollover Crash Caused By DUI Driver: Sheriff

A deputy responding to a call in Ruskin was seriously injured in a rollover crash caused by a DUI driver, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

Boyfriend Fatally Stabbed Woman, Dumped Body: St. Pete Police

A woman was stabbed to death by her boyfriend, St. Petersburg police said. Her body was found Saturday morning near a dumpster.

FL Gas Prices Drop To Lowest Since January: AAA

Experts believe average gas prices could drop below $3 per gallon in Florida this fall, AAA said.

Bradenton Man Accused Of Child Porn Possession

Christopher David Clark, 52, of Bradenton was charged with possession of child sex abuse material, prosecutors said.

FL Group Foster Home Counselor Performed Sex Acts On Boy: Sheriff

A 28-year-old woman faces charges performing sex acts on a boy at a foster group home where she worked, Hillsborough County sheriff said.

Off-Duty Deputy Killed In U.S. 301 Crash: FL Highway Patrol

An off-duty deputy drove his truck into the path of a tractor-trailer, causing a head-on collision on U.S. 301, FL Highway Patrol said.

FL School Threats Reported Across State After GA Shooting

Law enforcement agencies have investigated threats made against schools across Florida this week.

• 11-Year-Old Threatened School Shooting: Pinellas County Sheriff
• Boy, 16, Brought BB Gun To Tampa High School: Hillsborough Sheriff
• 3 Students Arrested In 2 School Threats: Manatee County Sheriff

Trooper, Driver Hospitalized In Pinellas Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A St. Pete man lost control of his car on U.S. 19 in Tarpon Springs and hit a state trooper monitoring traffic, the FL Highway Patrol said.

Woman, Child On Bicycle Injured In Manatee Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A car leaving a driveway in Manatee County hit a woman and an 8-year-old boy riding the same bicycle Tuesday, FL Highway Patrol said.

Downtown St. Pete Mural Vandalized With Anti-Voting Message

The artists behind the “Diversity in Democracy” mural in Central Avenue’s 500 block are hosting an event to restore the vandalized art.

Odds Of Tropical Cyclone Development Increase: NHC

Forecasters say there are enhanced chances of a tropical disturbance developing in the Caribbean Sea next week, though its track is unknown.

St. Pete Police Seek Suspect In Attempted Shooting

Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying a man who fired shots in the city's Jordan Park area.

No Sign Suspect In 2nd Trump Assassination Attempt Had Accomplice: FBI

Ryan Wesley Routh, the 58-year-old man accused of aiming a rifle at Donald Trump in Florida, faces a combined maximum of 20 years in prison.

12 Sentenced In Home Invasion Robberies To Steal Cryptocurrency: DOJ

12 men have been sentenced in a violent home invasion scheme to steal cryptocurrency from homes in four states, including Florida, the U.S. DOJ said.