Dog Kills Boy | Fireworks Fiascos | Famous Parrot Dies: FL Top News

FLORIDA — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all 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.

Toddler Dies After Being Left In Car Following July 4 Party

Detectives arrested a husband and wife they said left an 18-month-old child in a car overnight after they returned home from a Fourth of July party.

7 Boaters Rescued Off Longboat Key During Grand Prix

Seven people were rescued from a capsized catamaran Saturday off Longboat Key, the U.S. Coast Guard Station Cortez said in a Facebook post.

Beloved Parrot Paquita Dies At Sunken Gardens: Watch

Paquita, a more than 60-year-old Amazon parrot at St. Petersburg’s Sunken Gardens, died after being recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Paquita is remembered as a lively bird who enjoyed being around people.

Man Beat Mother’s Fiancé To Death: Police

A man is charged with murder after beating his mother’s fiancé to death in St. Petersburg, authorities said. The victim suffered severe brain trauma in the April attack and died three months later.

Teen Loses Fingers In July 4 Fireworks Mishap

A teenager lighting mortar-style fireworks lost the fingers on his right hand and burned his face and chest when one exploded on July 4, according to multiple reports.

3-Year-Old Killed By Vehicle After Wandering Onto Road

Officers are investigating the death o a 3-year-old who was struck by a vehicle as he wandered down a street just before 3:30 a.m.

Boy Dies After Being Bitten By Family Dog: Police

A 6-year-old boy died after being bitten by a dog at his home, police said. The child suffered extensive traumatic injuries, including to his upper torso, when he was bitten a pit bull mix that lived in the home.

Shark Sighting Mayhem Caught On Video By Tourist At Beach

Among the hundreds of beach goers at Navarre Beach were Cristy McCallie Cox and her husband Nate Cox of Tennessee. Cristy Cox had just stepped out of the water when she heard a commotion behind her, where the large dorsal fin of a shark was visible amidst the hundreds of swimmers.

More Top News Headlines:

• 5-Vehicle Pileup On Interstate 4 Kills Celebration Man
• Gas Pump Skimmers Send Land O' Lakes Man To Federal Prison
• 2 New Malaria Cases Reported
• Man Turns Himself In After Fatally Shooting Neighbor: Police
• 12 Vehicles Stolen From Auto Body Shop: Police
• Small Plane Crashes After Take-Off From Clearwater Airpark
• 7-Year-Old Fatally Shot In Dispute On Courtney Campbell Causeway
• 2 Women Injured In Fiery Single-Car Crash On U.S. 19
• Fatal Shooting Of Man Leads To Quick Arrest
• After Shooting, Man Barricades Himself In Apartment: Police
• Police Seek Information On Crash That Killed Motorcyclist
• 7 Teens Stole 15 Vehicles From Bradenton Auto Body Shop: Police
• Shining Laser Light At Police Helicopter Leads To Arrest
• Death Near Riverwalk Skate Park Investigated: Bradenton Police

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