Bullet Shell Found In Publix Avocado | Man Fought Off Gator | Father-Son Murder-Suicide: FL News

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.

Tampa Artist's First Fashion Show Turns Vintage Clothing Into Wearable Art

A Tampa artist who handpaints whimsical images on thrifted vintage clothing will host her first-ever fashion show at St. Pete's FloridaRAMA.

Armed Arson Suspect Brought Flaming Propane Tank Into Tampa Restaurant: Watch

A man armed with kitchen knives was arrested for setting a Tampa restaurant on fire with a flaming propane tank, Hillsborough deputies said.

Potentially Explosive Antique Medical Bottle Prompts Museum Evacuation In Brooksville

A woman mistakenly donated a potentially explosive antique medical bottle from her late father's doctor's office to the May Stringer House.

FL Couple Makes Shocking Find In Avocado From Major Grocery Chain

A FL couple hopes to get avocados for life from Publix after finding a spent bullet casing in an avocado they bought from the grocer.

Burned-Out FL Engineer Finds Joy On Stage As Elvis Impersonator

A Tampa Bay-area engineer who patented an "Iron Man"-inspired exoskeleton found renewed passion for life on stage as an Elvis impersonator.

FL Man Fought Off Gator Using Fishing Pole, Poking Its Eyes: Reports

In another FL gator attack, a 71-year-old man fought off an alligator with his fishing pole and help from his bulldog, reports said.

St. Pete Filmmaker Revisits Three Mothers, Their Families Over 30 Years For Documentary

A St. Pete filmmaker is making a documentary that spans 30 years in the lives of 3 single mothers, their children and their grandchildren

Father-Son Murder-Suicide Under Investigation In Largo: Pinellas Sheriff

Pinellas County deputies said a 27-year-old Ohio man visiting Florida shot his father in Largo before taking his own life.

Teen Charged With Murder In Fatal Sarasota Shooting: Police

A 17-year-old from Manatee County was charged with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting in Sarasota, police said.

Former Sarasota Little League Treasurer Who Stole $200K Sentenced

The sentence for the former Sarasota Little League treasurer who stole $200K from the organization includes jail time, reports said.

FL Lightning Strikes: Man Killed In SWFL; Deputy, Mayoral Candidate Struck

In lightning strikes across FL over the July 4 weekend, a man was killed and 5 people injured, including a deputy and a mayoral candidate.

• Also Read: 2 Injured In Separate Lightning Strikes In Pasco County: Reports

Palmetto Woman Killed, Another Person Injured In Mangroves Boat Crash: Reports

A 41-year-old woman died when the boat she was on crashed into Manatee County mangroves, reports said. One other person aboard was injured.

Rays Share New Interior Renderings For Proposed Tampa Bay Ballpark

The proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark is part of a larger mixed-use development tied to Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus.

Toddler Drowned At July 4th Festival In Pasco County: Reports

A 3-year-old boy drowned during a scallop festival and July 4 celebration in Pasco County, reports said.

Fatal I-75 Crash Claims Life Of 18-Year-Old Parrish Woman: FL Troopers

A Parrish woman, 18, was thrown from her SUV after it hit a concrete barrier and overturned on I-75 in Sarasota County, FL troopers said.

Missing Scuba Diver’s Body Found Floating Off Treasure Island Beach: Reports

A scuba diver reported missing by her husband was found dead in waters off Treasure Island, reports said.

Driver Fatally Shot Armed Man Who Opened Vehicle Door: Tampa Police

A man with a gun who opened the door of an occupied vehicle was fatally shot by the driver, Tampa police said.