20-Year Murder Case Closed | ‘Stranger Things’ Star’s FL Surprise | Slingshot Driver Hospitalized: FL Weekend

We've rounded up the Patch stories you may have missed in Florida over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

ZooTampa Released Record 26 Rehabilitated Manatees In 2025

This spring, ZooTampa will open its new Straz Family Manatee Rescue as part of its new Florida Waters expansion.

Charter Bus Caught Fire On I-275 In Tampa: FL Troopers

A charter bus was engulfed in flames near the I-275 downtown Tampa exits, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Slingshot Driver Hospitalized After Crash: Pinellas County Sheriff

Impairment is thought to be a factor in an Oldsmar crash that left a Slingshot driver with life-threatening injuries, deputies said.

Man Accused In Theft Of Classic Car Arrested 2 Years Later After Removing Ankle Monitor: Sarasota Police

A man accused in theft of a 1977 Porsche from the now-closed Sarasota Classic Car Museum was arrested again while out on bond, police said.

Retired FL Cop Arrested After Making Threats Over Parking Ticket At Publix: Sheriff

A retired Lakeland cop was arrested for threatening a volunteer officer for giving him a ticket for parking in Publix fire lane, PCSO said.

20-Year-Old Murder Investigation In Tampa Closed After Suspect’s Death: Hillsborough Sheriff

The suspect in the murder of a Tampa woman 20 years ago died before charges could be filed against him, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

‘Stranger Things’ Star Surprises Fans At FL Movie Theater: Reports

Millie Bobby Brown, who played Eleven in “Stranger Things,” made a surprise appearance at a FL movie theater for a screening of the finale.