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Rude Awakening, Pirate Invasion, Gator Stops Traffic
Florida helping dig out D.C., man shot himself at hospital, remembering the Blackthorn and other stories from Patch.

Patch operates 23 daily news sites in Florida. The following are some of the top headlines from the past day:
- DUI Charges For Man Accused Of Hitting, Dragging Deputy
- Florida Sends Trucks, Funny Message To Help Dig Out D.C.
- Pirates Poised For Gasparilla Invasion
- Remains Found Off Cattlemen Road Identified
- Exotic Kinkajou Crashes Elderly Woman’s Home
- Man Shot Himself At Hospital After Crash, Troopers Say
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- Aerial Salute Planned For Blackthorn Memorial
- Job Fair Set By Pasco County Schools
- Gator Stops Traffic In Trinity
- Bradenton Names New Police Chief
- Homicide Victim Found In Wooded Area
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