We've rounded up the Patch stories you may have missed in Florida over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.
Barefoot 8-Year-Old Found Crossing Highway Alone In Lakeland: Watch
The boy told a FL trooper that he had left his house to get snacks and didn't tell his mother, reports said.
Waterspout Spotted Off Clearwater's Sand Key Park
A waterspout was seen off Clearwater's Sand Key Park as storms rolled through the Tampa Bay area.
Boy, 6, In Critical Condition After 'Near-Drowning' In Bradenton: Police
A 6-year-old boy was airlifted to a hospital, where he's in critical condition, after a "near-drowning" in Bradenton, police said.
$58M HQ Expansion Planned By Tampa Defense Manufacturer
A $58M headquarters expansion by a Tampa defense manufacturer for the U.S. Air Force and Navy will bring 50 new jobs to the area.
St. Pete Police Search For 18-Year-Old Accused of Shooting Stepfather
Police say the man fled after shooting his 34-year-old stepfather during a verbal argument Sunday morning.
Second Person Arrested In Brandon Shooting That Injured Bystander: Sheriff
A 19-year-old man is the second person arrested in connection with an August shooting that wounded an innocent bystander in Brandon.
Tampa Motorcyclist Killed In I-75 Crash On Wet Road: FHP
A 44-year-old Tampa man died after losing control of his motorcycle on a wet I-75 exit ramp early Saturday, according to FHP.
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