'Blasphemous' Funeral, Swatting and Helping a Little Girl

Patch has 23 sites around the state of Florida. Here’s a look at some of the top headlines from all over the state today, Friday, Aug. 8:

· Armed Carjackers Lead Deputies on Chase

· Hit-and-Run Driver Arrested

· Phony 911 Call Leads SWAT to Sleeping Family’s Door

· Florida’s Tiny Bus Bandit at It Again

· Fundraiser Set for Child Injured in Fatal Motorcycle Crash

· St. Pete Cop Fired for Use of Excessive Force

· Man Tried to Snatch Tampa Palms Baby, Cops Say

· Win a Free Florida Hunting, Fishing License for Life

· Funeral for Gay Man ‘Blasphemous,’ Pastor Reportedly Told Grieving Mom

· Breastfeeding Moms Stage Nurse-In at Florida Mall

Photo Credit: The man seen here is accused of trying to snatch an infant from her mother’s arms. Photo courtesy of the Tampa Police Department.