Napping Panther | Abandoned Baby Adopted | $1M Winner: FL Good News

FLORIDA — A Florida panther found napping at a country club, an abandoned baby finds a new home, an injured deputy leaves the hospital a month after being crushed by a car.

See these good news stories and more from this week's Florida Patch sites.

$1M Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Florida

The $1 million winning ticket in Wednesday evening’s drawing was sold at a Fort Lauderdale Publix, a report said.

Month After Being Crushed By Car, FL Deputy Leaves Hospital

Cpl. Carlos Brito nearly lost his leg when he was crushed between a Nissan Atima and his sheriff's vehicle, but has begun rehab therapy.

37th Annual Lights Of Love Celebration To Take Place

The Lights of Love Tree will be adorned with donated ornaments honoring military veterans, police , first responders, firefighters and pets.

Opening Of New Hangars Celebrated At FL Airports

Skyport Aviation opened at new hangar at Tampa Executive Airport and Sheltair Aviation opened four hangars at Tampa International Airport.

Holiday Lights In Garden In Running For Best Light Display In U.S.

The Florida Botanical Gardens' Holiday Lights in the Garden is on display nightly through Sunday, Dec. 31, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Civil Rights Activist Honored At Expanded Tax Collector Office

The event honored the legacy of Tampa civil rights activist Mary Alice Dorsett during a heartfelt rededication ceremony.

FL Abandoned Baby Called Christmas Miracle After Adoption Last Week

The baby will spend her first Christmas with her new parents 10 months after being found abandoned in the woods on a cold January night.

Office Pride Ranks Among Nation’s Best Veterans Franchises

Based in Palm Harbor, Office Pride offers commercial cleaning services around the county with an emphasis on opening veteran-owned branches.

FL Panther Found Napping At Country Club

A Florida panther was found napping Monday morning at a Bonita Springs country club, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said.

Manatee Couple Romeo And Juliet Are Tampa's Newest Senior Residents

The manatee pair has been living at the Miami Seaquarium since the late 1950s. Now, at age 65, they're getting a change of scenery.

Animals At Florida Aquarium Now Dining On Restaurant-Quality Veggies

Le Roots, a South Tampa urban farm, is providing aquarium critters with the same fresh, vitamin-rich vegetables served in Tampa eateries.

All These Sheriff's Dogs Want For Christmas Is To Catch The Bad Guys

Hillsborough sheriff's K-9s have visions of catching criminals dancing in their heads, but toys and treats would be nice, too.