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Beware 'Gypsies,' Tampa Bay Credit Scores, Bed Bugs
Lawmaker wants freeze on Syrian refugees, unwanted kisser caught, new escape attraction opens and other stories from Florida Patch.

Patch operates 23 daily news sites in Florida. The following are some of the top headlines from the past day:
- USF Cheek Kisser Caught, Police Say
- Daycare Worker Accused of Abusing Autistic Child
- Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash With Deputy
- Pasta-Loving Raccoon Saved by Deputies
- Top 50 Bed Bug Cities: Tampa, St. Pete Listed
- Credit Scores: How Tampa Bay Area Towns Rank
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- Freeze On Syrian Refugees Called For By Florida Lawmaker
- New Attraction Challenges Visitors To Escape
- Beware ‘Gypsies,’ ‘Travelers,’ Sheriff’s Office Warns
- Imprisoned Running Back Lawrence Phillips Commits Suicide
- Pinellas Passes Anti-Human Trafficking Law
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