4 Die In Bar Crash | Teen Dead In Pond | Fatal Hit-And-Run At Publix: FL News

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.

Motorcyclist Hit, Killed By Car Making U-Turn At Red Light On U.S. 19: FL Highway Patrol

A motorcyclist died after being hit by a car that made a u-turn at a red light on U.S. 19 in Pasco County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Tips Sought 1 Year After Death Of Mother Of 4: Bradenton Police

The 43-year-old woman, a mother of four, wasn’t the intended victim in the shooting, Bradenton police said.

Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Manatee County Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A Parrish man was critically injured when his motorcycle hit a car that drove into his path, Florida Highway Patrol said.

73 FL Hospitals Receive 'A' Grade For Safety, 7 Get 'D': See Full List

The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades scores Florida hospitals based on their ability to protect patients.

FL Student Dies Aboard Carnival Cruise Ship: Reports

“She was the best child you could ever meet,” the FL student's family told reporters following her death aboard a Carnival cruise ship.

Injuries Climb After Car Plows Into Ybor City Bar, 4 Dead: Tampa Police

Video footage shared by police shows Florida troopers chasing a speeding driver less than a minute before it crashed into a busy Ybor City bar.

Speeding Driver Died After Losing Control, Overturning

A Venice man died after speeding and losing control of his car in a Sarasota County crash, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

2-Year-Old Boy Killed After Running In Front Of Truck

A 2-year-old boy ran in front of and was fatally hit by a truck in Dade City, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Watch: Good Samaritans Rescue Man Trapped In Burning Car

Before first responders got to the scene, good Samaritans helped put out a car engulfed in flames using fire extinguishers, video shows.

Fatal Hit-And-Run Suspect Killed Woman, 91, In Publix Parking Lot: Police

An 85-year-old man was arrested in a fatal hit-and-run crash in a Publix parking lot, St. Petersburg police said.

Sarasota Cat Killer Convicted Of Animal Cruelty Charge: FL State Attorney

A man found guilty of shooting his neighbor’s cat to death in Sarasota will spend time behind bars, reports said.

Man Walked To Convenience Store After Being Shot In St. Pete: Reports

The suspect who shot and seriously injured a man in St. Petersburg has been taken into custody, reports said.

Missionary, Daughter Killed In FL Small Plane Crash On Trip To Jamaica: Reports

The father and daughter were bringing supplies to Jamaicans recovering from Hurricane Melissa when their small plane crashed in South FL.

‘Well-Dressed’ FL Passenger Pup Safe After DUI Driver Arrested: Police

A fashionable passenger pup is safe after its driver was arrested for driving under the influence, FL police said.

Man Shot Wife At Sarasota Home: Sheriff

A woman was treated at Sarasota Memorial Hospital after being shot by her husband, the sheriff’s office said.

Bicyclist Died After Being Hit By Semi-Truck In Tampa Area: FL Highway Patrol

A bicyclist was killed after being hit by a semi-trailer truck on U.S. 41, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Dog Killed In House Fire, Family Displaced: Tampa Fire Rescue

A dog was killed and a family of four was displaced after a fire broke out at a South Tampa home, officials said.

Suspect In Auto Theft, Vehicle Burglary Spree Arrested: St. Pete Police

A man faces multiple charges in connection with an auto theft and vehicle burglary spree, St. Petersburg police said.

Giovanni Pelletier’s Cause Of Death Released 3 Months After Body Was Found In Pond: Manatee Sheriff

The 18-year-old from NC was last seen alive early Aug. 1 and his body was found more than a week later in an I-75 retention pond, MCSO said.