We've rounded up the Patch stories you may have missed in Florida over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.
Child Bitten By Gator While Swimming At Weeki Wachee Preserve: Sheriff
A 9- to 12-foot-long gator bit a child who was swimming at the Weeki Wachee Preserve, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office said.
FL Family Missing After Small Plane Disappears After Leaving Bahamas
Authorities are searching for a family of four after their FL-bound plane went missing after taking off from Great Harbour Cay, Bahamas.
Partial Human Remains Found Near Sunshine Skyway Bridge: Manatee Sheriff
A woman's partial remains were found near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and Manatee County deputies are working to identify her.
Off-Duty FL Deputy Hospitalized After Lightning Hit Cruiser: Reports
An off-duty Miami-Dade County deputy was hospitalized after being struck by lightning while sitting in his cruiser, reports said.
The 10 Best Colleges In FL, According To New 2027 Ranking
Check out the top 10 colleges in FL, according to Niche's newly released 2027 college rankings.
COVID-19 Rates Growing In 47 States: What To Know About Vaccines In FL
With COVID-19 rising in the U.S., see which four FL counties have infection rates considered "very high," "high" based on wastewater data.
Pasco County Deputy Arrested On Child Sex Charges: Sheriff
Pasco Sheriff's Corporal Donald Valverde was arrested on charges involving a minor after an investigation into alleged off-duty conduct.
5 Dead, 5 Injured After Amazon Flight Crashes In Miami: Authorities
The scene was active on Sunday afternoon, with over 60 fire and rescue agency units responding.
Pilot Dies In Small Plane Crash Near Space Coast Regional Airport: FD
The aircraft reportedly struck a power line before crashing and a fire broke out, officials say.
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