Cold Case Arrest, Hero Dog, #SayHerName Protest

• Photo of Haus courtesy of BluePearl Veterinary Partners

Patch operates 23 daily news sites in Florida. The following are some of the top stories from the past week:

Video: Man Attacked In Bathroom Line

The St. Petersburg Police Department is looking for help identifying a man it says punched another in a line outside a restaurant’s restroom earlier this month.

Clearwater Closes Cold Case Manslaughter With Arrest

It’s been nearly 9 years since a 48-year-old security guard at Clearwater’s Atrium Martini Bar was struck with a blow that would prove fatal while trying to break up a fight.

Restaurant Inspections: Sushi Bar Roaches, Animals On Premises

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered emergency closures at three area eateries last week when conditions inside didn’t meet state guidelines for health and safety. Live roaches, dirty conditions and unsafe food storage were among the biggest reasons behind the temporary closings.

Florida Tourism Numbers Break Records

Whether it’s the sunshine and beaches, theme parks and attractions – or perhaps a combination of these things and more – that’s drawing tourists to Florida, state figures show they’re coming in droves.

Teens Killed In Pond ‘Kids Not Criminals’: Protesters

Protesters took to the streets Thursday in hopes of changing the narrative surrounding the three St. Petersburg teenagers who died in a pond in March. Chanting, “I believe that we will win,” and “We have nothing to lose but our chains,” the group blocked traffic for a few minutes along Ulmerton Road and Seminole Boulevard before they were moved onto the sidewalk by Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies.

Hero Dog Who Saved Girl From Rattlesnake Goes Home

Haus, the 2-year-old German shepherd who stole hearts across the globe after he saved a 7-year-old girl from a rattlesnake earlier this month, has officially been released from the hospital.

Sarasota Boy Makes Sweet ‘Survival Kits’ For Cops

A 7-year-old Sarasota boy came up with a sweet way to honor local law enforcement officers during National Police Week. Rather than simply say "thank you," Levi Lowry made “Survival Kits” for officers on the Sarasota force.

Teen Is Florida’s New ‘Catfish Master’

A 13-year-old from Alabama is officially a record-breaking fisherman, according to Florida officials. It seems Charles Patchen dropped a line into the Chattahoochee River on May 15 and pulled out a 63.8-pound flathead catfish around 2:30 p.m.

Tampa Unemployment Drops To 4.3 Percent

Tampa area job seekers may find there’s a little less competition for some open positions. According to data released by the state of Florida Friday, the Tampa unemployment rate dropped 0.7 percent over the year to a 4.3 percent rate.