We've rounded up the Patch stories you may have missed in Florida over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.
Yorkie Recovering After Gator Attack In Englewood
A 9-pound Yorkie named Zoey is recovering after being mauled by a gator in Englewood.
Tampa Hotel Robbery Leads To 3 Arrests In Pinellas County, Sheriff Says
Detectives said the three suspects robbed a man at gunpoint outside a Tampa hotel after meeting him earlier at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino.
Firefighter Hospitalized After Medical Emergency While Fighting Sarasota-Area Fire: Officials
A Sarasota County firefighter was hospitalized after a medical emergency while responding to a house fire now under state investigation.
Pedestrian Killed, Another Injured Crossing Highway In Hillsborough County
A Leesburg man was killed and a Miami man seriously injured while crossing State Road 574, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Driver Killed After Rear-Ending Vehicle, Crashing Into Tree On I-75: FHP
A North Port man was killed after his car struck another vehicle and crashed into a tree on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County.
TX-Based Burger Chain Open 24/7 Plans Manatee County Location: Report
As a TX-based chain known for its massive burgers and being open 24/7 expands in FL, it's eyeing a new site in Manatee County, reports said.
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