Riding a Whale Shark, Lightning Doesn't Strike Frozen Schedule, Publix Named No. 2

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

• Watch: Teen Hitches Ride on Whale Shark
• Concealed Weapon Permit Holder Accident Shot Self, Injured 4 Others, Cops Say
• Taxi Driver Cited in Crash That Injured Cop
• 2 Arrested in Bradenton Burglary
• Largo Man Accused of Sexually Battering Girl
• Publix Named America’s 2nd Favorite Grocery Chain
• Disney Frozen On Ice Skating In As Planned
• Lightning vs. Rangers: When They Play
• Wait Until 8 Program Aims to Keep Kittens Out of Shelter
• ICYMI: Bass Pro Shops Sets Brandon Job Fair
• 2 Charged in Burglary of Cop Car
• State Investigating Death of Lawyers’ Toddler in Hot Car

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