Toddler’s Drowning Death | Japanese Retailer Expands | Fatal Storage Facility Fire: 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.

FL Man Strangled Puppy That Had Cocaine-Induced Seizure: Reports

A FL man faces animal cruelty charges for strangling a 5-month-old beagle mix who was exposed to cocaine, reports said.

4-Year-Old Drowns At Pool Party; Mom Charged In Death: Police

The girl had slipped while swimming and remained at the bottom of the pool for several minutes before she was found, police said.

Japanese Lifestyle Retailer Expands Into Tampa Bay Area: Report

A Japanese retailer known for Asian snacks, toys and home goods, plans to open its largest-ever store in Tampa, a report said.

1 Dead, Firefighter Injured After Fire At Tampa Storage Facility: Reports

The blaze was first reported shortly after 8:30 p.m. Friday at a storage facility on North 56th Street.

22 Arrested After Teen Takeover Disrupts Curtis Hixon Park: Tampa Police

Tampa police said a large group of teens gathered at Curtis Hixon Park on Friday night, leading to fights, disruptions and 22 arrests.

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