Woman Tortured Cat, Ate Its Organs | Man Killed GF Outside Bar | $74K Stolen From Museum: 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.

St. Pete Bank Robber Wore ‘Old-Man’ Mask: U.S. DOJ

A 40-year-old St. Pete man who wore an ‘old-man’ mask while robbing two Pinellas County banks faces federal charges, U.S. DOJ said.

Stories of Humanity Project Invites People To Share Their Stories

A vintage-style telephone set up in St. Pete’s public spaces is collecting stories and connecting people through their shared experiences.

Manatee Mosquito Control Pilot Killed In Helicopter Crash in Myakka City

A Manatee County Mosquito Control pilot died after his helicopter crashed in a wooded area near Dakin Dairy Farms in Myakka City.

Safety Harbor Bar Shooting Victim Dies; Suspect Charged With Murder: Sheriff

The victim in a domestic-related shooting at a Safety Harbor bar died two days later and the suspect was charged with murder, PCSO said.

Pasco Woman Tortured Neighborhood Cat, Ate Its Organs: Reports

A 21-year-old Trinity woman was arrested for torturing, mutilating and eating parts of a neighborhood cat, reports said.

$74K Stolen From Manatee County Museum: Reports

More than $74,000 was stolen from a Manatee County museum saving money to build a new climate-controlled storage facility, reports said.

300K Gallons Of Wastewater Spilled At Bradenton Intersection: Officials

Crews are working to repair a damaged sewer line after about 300,000 gallons of wastewater spilled in Bradenton, Manatee officials said.

FL Death Toll From Hurricane Isaias Rises To 6, DeSantis Says

There have been six FL deaths connected to Hurricane Isaias, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

Man Died After His Dog Bit His Neck, Shoulder: St. Pete Police

Preliminary autopsy findings show that a St. Pete man died after his dog bit him on the neck and shoulder, police said.

Tampa Police Officer Drove Into 2 Other Officers, Suspect With Cruiser

Two Tampa police officers and a suspect were injured after another officer accidentally drove into them during an arrest, officials said.

Tampa Woman Charged In $2M Treasury Check Theft Scheme: U.S. DOJ

A Tampa woman was one of three people facing charges in a $2 million U.S. Treasury check theft scheme, the U.S. Dept. of Justice said.

Girl Used AI-Altered Image To Frame Ex-BF In School Threat: Hillsborough Sheriff

A 16-year-old girl used an AI-altered image to falsely link her ex-boyfriend to a school shooting threat, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

2 Arrested In $361K Elder Financial Exploitation Scheme: Sarasota Sheriff

Two people are accused of financially exploiting an elderly Sarasota couple, taking more than $361,000 from them, the sheriff’s office said.

Man Killed In Fiery Head-On Crash With Semi-Truck In Manatee: FL Troopers

A Lakeland man was killed in a fiery head-on crash between a pickup truck and a semi-truck in Manatee County, FL troopers said.

Corvette Driver Hit 2 Cars After 130-MPH Chase On I-275: Reports

A 19-year-old Corvette driver was arrested after leading FL troopers on a high-speed chase along I-275, reports said.