Teen ‘Monster’ Kills Parents | Tram Attack | Sea Turtle Death: 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.

Trooper Hit By DUI Driver, Dump Truck On I-275: FL Highway Patrol

A DUI driver slammed into an unmarked state trooper’s vehicle on I-275 Wednesday night, FL Highway Patrol said.

Scooter-Riding Porch Pirate Sought: Watch

A USF-supporting, scooter-riding porch pirate stole packages from at least two Bradenton homes, police said.

Car Crashes Into Neighborhood Pool: Fire Rescue

A car drove into a neighborhood pool in Wellen Park Wednesday afternoon, North Port Fire Rescue said.

Meth Dealer Sentenced To Prison: U.S. DOJ

A meth dealer in Sarasota who received drugs via FedEx will serve time in federal prison, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

Missing Family's Bodies Found In Firepit At Man's Home: Report

A Florida man reportedly told deputies the bodies of a missing family of four, including two adults and two children, were in his firepit.

Woman Fatally Shot Outside Apartment: Police

A 25-year-old woman was fatally shot early Tuesday morning outside a St. Petersburg apartment complex, police said.

The Cat Box, A Feline Adoption Center, Opening Soon

The Friends of Strays will open the nonprofit organization’s new cat adoptions center, The Cat Box, in St. Petersburg soon.

Man Found Fatally Shot In Tampa Road: Hillsborough County Sheriff

A man was found shot to death Monday afternoon in the 19000 block of Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in Tampa, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.

4 FL Officers Indicted On Manslaughter Charges In Fatal Shootout

A kidnapped UPS driver and another driver were killed in a 2019 shootout with police in Broward County; four officers have now been charged.

Passenger Attacks St. Pete Pier Tram Driver: Police

Investigators are asking for public assistance with identifying the person who attacked a St. Pete Pier tram driver on June 9, police said.

2 FL Communities Among Most Affordable Retirement Spots In U.S.: List

Two Florida communities are among the top 10 most affordable retirement spots in the United States, according to a new Realtor.com list.

Nesting Sea Turtle Hit By Car, Dies On Anna Maria Island: Organization

A female loggerhead sea turtle was hit and killed by a car on Anna Maria Island early Wednesday morning, officials said.

FL School Massacre Site Where 17 Died Being Demolished: Report

A Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School classroom building is being demolished six years after 17 people were killed on Valentine's Day.

Rash Of Funeral Home Scam Calls Reported: Police

Authorities warn the public of a spike in funeral home scam calls in 24 hours, the Bradenton Police Department said.

Police Employee Arrested, Charged: Department

The St. Pete Police Department employee accessed a confidential police database, gave info to a man who used it in a crime, the agency said.

Teen ‘Monster’ Dead After Shooting, Killing Parents In Tampa: HCSO

A deputy was injured in the Saturday night incident in which a Tampa teen killed his parents, then himself, the sheriff’s office said.

6 FL Nude Beaches Where You Can Bare Your Bum

If you’re looking for a beach to shed your threads and bare it all, be sure to keep these six Florida nude beaches on your radar.