Mom Leaves Baby In Car | Stolen Kittens | Panther Standoff: 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.

Trader Joe’s Opening New Palm Harbor Grocery Store

CA-based Trader Joe’s is opening a new grocery store in the Clearwater area this year. It's the company's fifth store in the Tampa Bay area.

FL Woman Tries To Sell 18-Month-Old Daughter For $500: Police

When she could not sell her young daughter, police say the Palatka woman abandoned the child near a business.

FL Man Who Threatened NY Jewish Organization Heads To Prison: U.S. DOJ

A Sarasota man arrested made a threatening phone call to the New York City-based World Jewish Congress in October, the U.S. DOJ said.

Mother Left 4-Month-Old Alone In Car For Hours: Hillsborough Sheriff

The woman, who had “childcare issues,” left the infant in her car with the engine off while she worked, Hillsborough County sheriff said.

Suspects Stole Delivery Driver’s Car, Led Tampa Police On Chase: Watch

Three carjackers who stole a delivery driver’s car led law enforcement on a chase from Tampa into Pinellas County, police said.

Man Stabbed Girlfriend To Death In St. Pete: Pinellas County Sheriff

A St. Petersburg man was charged with first-degree murder after stabbing his girlfriend to death, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.

Stolen Kittens Returned To Humane Society Of Tampa Bay

Two underage kittens stolen from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay were recovered by Tampa police and returned to the organization.

Missing FL Mom Was Trapped In Shipping Container: Police

The missing woman was found in the shipping container when someone heard her banging on the door, Cocoa Beach police said.

Turkey Hunter, FL Panther Standoff Caught On Video: Report

A video shared online shows the moment a man encountered a Florida panther, which he estimated to be about 200 pounds, a media report says.

How FL House Lawmakers Voted On TikTok Ban

After the U.S. House of Representatives vote to ban TikTok nationwide, including in Florida, the bill now advances to the Senate.

Arrest Made In Fatal Dog Park Shooting: Hillsborough County Sheriff

A Tampa man was charged with murder, which was elevated to a hate crime, in connection with a deadly shooting at a dog park, HCSO said.

Crocodile Attacks Man Whose Boat Capsizes In FL Everglades: Officials

The man, who suffered a leg laceration in the attack near Flamingo Marina, was in stable condition, park officials said.

Beached Sperm Whale Dies While Stranded Near Venice Beach

FL officials said weather conditions interfered with weekend efforts to rescue a whale stranded near Venice Beach. The whale died Monday.

Winning $7M Lottery Ticket Sold At FL Publix Store: Reports

A winning $7 million Cash4Life ticket sold at a Publix store has not been claimed as of Monday afternoon, per the Florida Lottery site.