Teen Dismembered | Mom Kills Baby | $770K Necklace Swallowed: 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.

Man Shot, Killed Tenant In St. Pete Area: Pinellas County Sheriff

A man in the St. Petersburg area is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of another man he said was his tenant, Pinellas sheriff said.

Teacher Had Sexual Relationship With Minor: Hillsborough Sheriff

A teacher at Idea Hope Charter School was arrested for a sexual relationship with a minor, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

FL Jewelry Thief Swallows Tiffany Earrings Worth $770K: Police

After being pulled over by Florida troopers, a Texas man swallowed earrings worth $770,000 that he stole from Tiffany & Co., police said.

Missing Girl, 16, Killed, Dismembered: St. Pete Police

A missing Gulfport girl was lured to a St. Pete home, where she was killed. Investigators are looking for her dismembered body.

3 Middle School Students Arrested For School Shooting Threat: PCSO

A 12-year-old sent threatening messages to a Palm Harbor Middle School teacher from another boy’s student portal, the Pinellas sheriff said.

Woman Dies After Being Hit By Truck While Crossing Gandy Blvd.: FHP

A woman running across Gandy Boulevard Friday night died after being hit by a pickup truck, Florida Highway Patrol said.

SUV Ran Over Man On Scooter, Suspect Sought: St. Pete Police

Investigators are looking for a black SUV and its driver, who drove over a man who fell off an electric scooter Sunday, St. Pete police said.

Arrest Made Months After Body Found Near Eatery's Drive-Thru: HCSO

A man was charged in the death of a woman whose decomposing body was found near a Church’s Chicken drive-thru in Tampa in June, HCSO said.

1 FL Hospital Among Best In The World, New Ranking Says

Twenty hospitals in Florida are among the best in the U.S, with one ranked among the best 250 in the world, according to a new analysis.

Tesla Driver Dies After Fiery Head-On Crash In Pasco: FL Troopers

The other driver involved in the Monday morning crash on State Road 54 in Pasco County was also seriously injured, FL Highway Patrol said.

Man Pulled Out Gun During Downtown St. Pete Brawl: Police

The suspect threw a gun and a bag of cocaine into a construction site while running from a brawl on Central Avenue, St. Pete police said.

FL Man Pleads Guilty To Operating Helicopter Without License: U.S. DOJ

A Bradenton man with just a student pilot’s license was filmed landing a helicopter on a shorebird nesting site on Egmont Key, FWC said.

$1M Scratch-Off Prize Claimed By Pinellas County Man: FL Lottery

A Clearwater man claimed a $1M prize playing the "$1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR" scratch-off game, FL Lottery said.

3 Teens Caught Breaking Into Vehicles In Tampa Area: Watch

The teens were arrested after breaking into vehicles early Monday morning in a Ruskin neighborhood, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.

Woman, 72, Charged In Hit-And-Run That Killed 2 Kids: Sarasota Police

The suspect, who hit a family with her Lexus and drove away, was arrested weeks after the hit-and-run crash, Sarasota police said.

Minivan Driver Dies After Hitting Tree Along I-75: FL Highway Patrol

A Bradenton man died after losing control of his minivan and hitting a tree along I-75 in Hillsborough County, FL Highway Patrol said.

1st FL Measles Case Reported At Miami-Area High School

A student at a Miami-area high school was diagnosed with the measles, the first case of the virus in FL this year, reports said.

Illegal Gambling Arrests Made In Sarasota County: Sheriff

Five were arrested for running an illegal gambling business in Sarasota County and a sixth suspect is sought, the sheriff’s office said.

Tampa Man Made Violent Racially Motivated Online Threats: Sheriff

The man made violent threats against Black people, immigrants, law enforcement and federal agents on YouTube, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

Motorcyclist Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash On I-75 In Pasco: FL Troopers

A motorcyclist died Tuesday night after hitting two SUVs on Interstate 75 in Pasco County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Mother Charged With Murder In Infant's Death: Pinellas Sheriff

A woman was charged with murder in the death of her 3-month-old daughter, who had multiple brain bleeds and a skull fracture, PCSO said.

Rooftop Fire Breaks Out At Midtown Tampa Construction Site: Reports

A fire broke out Thursday morning on the roof of a high-rise apartment building under construction at Midtown Tampa, reports said.

$5M Scratch-Off Prize Claimed By Miami Man: FL Lottery

A Miami man claimed a $5 million top prize playing the “GOLD RUSH LIMITED” scratch-off game, Florida Lottery said.