Dog Poo Dispute, Gator Wrangling, Lemonade Stand Robbed: Weird Florida

Patch operates 24 daily news sites in the Tampa Bay area and surrounding counties. The following are some of the more unusual, wacky, wonderful or just plain weird stories that have run over the past few weeks:

Man, 79, Points Gun At 4 Road Workers Over Dog Poop Dispute: Deputies

A 79-year-old Largo man faces four counts of aggravated assault following a Thursday morning dispute with four road workers in Seminole.

Watch: Cop Wrangles Gator on Doorstep

Folks with horror stories about unwanted holiday company may not be able to top one Sarasota family’s tale. It seems an alligator paid the family's front doorstep a visit and had no intention of leaving right away.

Car Salesman Assaulted By Man, 83, Over Lottery Prize: Sheriff

A Nissan sales promotion at Sarasota Square Mall took a violent turn Wednesday when authorities say a salesman was attacked by an 83-year-old man upset over a promotional scratch-off ticket prize he thought he'd won.

9-Year-Olds’ Lemonade Stand Robbed

An afternoon of selling lemonade from a makeshift stand took a violent turn for two Lutz children Wednesday. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the kids were robbed by a pair of dissatisfied customers.

Police ID Naked Man Who Died After Stopping Tampa Traffic

As the investigation into a fatal Wednesday morning incident that stopped traffic along Dale Mabry Highway continues, Tampa Police have released some details in the case. The “naked man” who jumped on a car, prompting the disruption, has been identified as Nathan Howard Hamilton.

Teen Repeatedly Rammed Deputy’s Cruiser With Stolen Vehicle: Sheriff

A 16-year-old Clearwater boy faces a long list of criminal charges after Pinellas County deputies say he was caught behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle, fled from authorities and then rammed one of the agency’s cruisers multiple times.

McDonald’s Loving Gator Gets To Stay With Florida Woman

Christmas came early for Lakeland’s Mary Thorn and her alligator Rambo. After a lengthy back-and-forth with state wildlife officials, it’s been decided the McDonald’s eating, ATV-riding critter should remain in Thorn’s care.

‘Sharpie’ Dressed Man, Woman Sought In Florida Robbery

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is looking for some help identifying an accused robber whose unique taste in disguises even has deputies scratching their heads trying to figure out if it’s a man or a woman.

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