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LARGO, Fla. (AP) - A man is hospitalized with life threatening injuries after being shot in a confrontation with two sheriff's deputies in the Tampa Bay area.

PALMETTO BAY, Fla. (AP) - The South Florida man who caught and killed the longest Burmese python ever found in Florida gets to keep the snakeskin.

BLOUNTSTOWN, Fla. (AP) - Authorities say a 4 year old girl and her grandfather have drowned in the Apalachicola River in Florida's Panhandle.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Restrictions have been lifted at Tallahassee Regional Airport after authorities removed a suspicious bag discovered in one of the terminals.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford says he has serious concerns about a unique deal involving the state's largest property insurer.

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2 Groups Urge Brevard Library to Restock Racy Book - May 25th	Dragon Arrives at Space Station in Historic 1st - May 25th	Governor Scott Makes Reference to Wrong Person - May 24th	Zimmerman Wants Evidence Private in Martin Case - May 24th	Groups Call on Florida to Halt Voter Purge - May 24th
Romney Running Mate Search Enters Audition Phase - May 24th	Child Injured in Children's Race Dies from Injuries - May 24th	Susie Wheldon Heads to Indy 500 to Honor Husband - May 23rd	Defendant: FAMU Band Drum Major Wanted To Be Hazed - May 23rd	Lower Interest Proposed For Florida Utility Deposits - May 22nd
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