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Lightning May Have Caused USF St. Pete Fire, School Officials Say
The Marine Science Laboratory at USF’s St. Pete campus is likely “a total loss” after a fire tore through the building, officials said.

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The Marine Science Laboratory at USF’s St. Pete campus is likely “a total loss” after a fire tore through the building, officials said.

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Huge plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the lab where the fire broke out Saturday night.
A FL man was bitten by a gator while trying to retrieve his dog from the water’s edge, reports said.
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