Beekeeper Buzz, Flying Turtle, Surprise Quinceanera: Nearby News

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Florida Patches to talk about tonight:

• Quinceanera Surprise Celebrates Homeless Teen’s Birthday
• Mother of 2-Year-Old Boy Killed Now Faces Charges
• FL J&J Vaccine Pause: CDC OKs Resuming Use Nationwide

Teen Steals Firearms After Backing Stolen SUV Into Gun Shop: SPD

A 15-year-old from Palmetto backed a stolen vehicle into the side wall of the Bullet Hole Gun Shop in Sarasota Friday morning to steal several firearms before driving away, Sarasota police said.

Florida Couple Planned Mansion Wedding. Its Owner Had No Idea

Courtney Wilson and Shenita Jones knew it was "God's plan" for them to marry at a sprawling 16,300-square-foot estate in suburban Fort Lauderdale. But, they forgot at least one important detail: make sure the mansion's owner is OK with it, too.

Healing River Beekeepers Rescues Swarms, Shares Knowledge Of Bees

One of David Blinn's least favorite chores as a child was helping his father care for the bee colonies on their family farm. What was once a chore for him as a child, is now a passion. "I would have never dreamt in a million years I'd be doing this in my retirement," he said. "I seem to have the natural abilities for it, and you should do what you enjoy, especially later in life."

$500,000 Florida Lottery Prize Claimed By North Carolina Man

A 49-year-old man from North Carolina won a $500,000 top prize from the PAY ME! scratch-off game, Florida Lottery said in a news release.

You Thought Turtles Couldn't Fly? Florida Woman Begs To Differ

If it wasn't for bad luck, one Florida woman would have no luck at all — at least according to her daughter. A 71-year-old woman riding with her daughter on Interstate 95 was injured this week when a turtle flew through the car windshield and hit her in the head.

Fix $100M Hole Or Hillsborough Schools Will Be Taken Over: State

The clock is ticking on a 20-day countdown for the Hillsborough County School District to come up with a plan to resolve its $100 million budget shortfall or the state will step in and take control of the country's seventh-largest school district.

Watch Emotional Tribute From Daughter To Cop Dad During Sign-Off

This week's final sign-off for retiring Tampa Police Sgt. Edward Croissant brought tears to the most reserved members of the department. His daughter, Caitlin, graduated from the police academy and paid tribute to her father.

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