Gator vs. Horse, Bingo Battle, Jogger Beaten by Teens

By GREG HAMBRICK (Patch Staff)

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

• Octogenarians’ Bingo Seat Battle Ends with Slashed Tires
• Horse Wins Battle With Gator By Decision
• 2 Sheriff’s Office K9s to Get Protective Vests
• Zimmerman Shooter to Use ‘Stand Your Ground’ Defense: Attorney
• Trio Arrested with Cloned Credit Cards
• ICYMI: Clearwater Celebrates 100 Years
• New Tampa Bank Robbed
• Couple Says ‘I Do’ to Swim Across America, Each Other
• Jogger Beaten After Intervening in Suspected Gang Brawl
• Weekend Weather: What to Expect
• Got News? Share it on Patch’s Bulletin Board
• No Serious Injuries in Fiery Crash that Closed I-75
• Hurricane Season 2015: Time to Prepare is Now
• Events Aim to Ease Overcrowding at Pasco Pet Shelter
• Fundraiser Continues for Teen Injured in Tubing Accident

Photo courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

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