Video Voyeurism, Gator Eats Gator, Lightning Pride

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Bull Shark Attacks Florida Diver

A Florida diver was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a run-in with a bull shark estimated to be about 7 feet in length. According to the Riviera Beach Fire Department, the incident happened in waters near the Sailfish Marina.

Epic Gator-On-Gator Battle Captured On Video

Florida photographer out on an excursion to capture images of osprey and eagles at Lakeland’s Circle B Bar Reserve got more than she bargained for recently. It seems a pair of alligators decided to get into a battle to the death right before her eyes.

Watch: Tampa Shows Its Lightning Pride

It’s no secret that Tampa is a little biased heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs’ first round of play. After all, with the Tampa Bay Lightning once again earning a berth there’s hometown pride to consider.

Amy Smart, Burt Reynolds To Film In Bradenton

It will be lights, camera, action in Manatee County next week when filming begins on “And Then There Was Light.” Production on the film, written and directed by Bradenton’s own Castille Landon, is expected to begin April 20.

Severe Storms Possible In Tampa Bay Area

Tampa Bay area residents will want to keep an eye on the weather over the next few days. Storms are anticipated to roll into the region Wednesday afternoon and they’re expected to stick around for a few days at least.

Probe Into Florida Teacher’s Privilege Quiz Continues

An investigation into an unorthodox assignment handed out by a Monroe Middle School teacher last week continues as outrage over the questions posed continues. Yoselis Ramos, a first-year Spanish teacher, reportedly wanted to challenge students to consider their personal level of privilege.

Man Secretly Recorded Women, Deputies Say

A 42-year-old Clearwater man faces a number of criminal charges after Hillsborough County deputies say he spied on a woman in her bedroom and bathroom using a camera and also used the webcam on her laptop computer to capture images of her.

Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meat Loaf Set To Rock Busch Gardens

Tampa Bay area classic rock lovers might want to set a course for Busch Gardens this weekend. The theme park has announced that both Meat Loaf and Lynyrd Skynyrd will take the stage during the Food & Wine Festival.

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