On the Lighter Side: An Artistic Horse, State's Best Firefighter, Betsy the Shark Returns

Patch operates 23 daily news sites in Florida. The following are some of the lighter news stories people have been talking about in recent weeks:

• Deputy Lets Homeless Man Walk Miles in His Shoes
• Black Bear Invades Florida Home for Easter Candy
• Florida’s Infamous ‘Stripper School’ Mansion on the Market
• Watch: Police Horse Paints in His Downtime
• Betsy the Great White Shark Swimming St. Pete’s Waters
• Bobcat Dragging Shark Onto Beach Pic No Hoax, Experts Say
• Gator Pays a Florida McDonald’s a Visit
• Dunedin Firefighter Named State’s Best
• Homeless Man Reunited With Long-Lost Bank Account
• Billy Gardell Tickets Go on Sale Soon

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