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Top 10 August Stories: 'Lens' Voted Down, Teen Shooting Suspect
Here's what St. Pete Patch readers were clicking on in August.
1. Florida Poll: 'Yes' on Weed, Crist Over Scott, Split on Gay Marriage
Florida Republican Gov. Rick Scott looks to be in trouble heading into the 2014 governor's race should he be challenged by St. Pete resident Charlie Crist, according to results from the latest StPetePolls survey.2. 13-Year-Old Charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder
Le'Genius Wisdom Williams, 13, is charged with attempted first-degree murder.3. 'Lens' Pier Rejected by St. Petersburg Voters
After two petition drives, years of planning and dozens of meetings, the "Lens" pier design was shot down by St. Petersburg voters.
4. McKalip Campaign Manager: 'Would Like to See Obama Run Down by a Bull'
On a WTSP Facebook post about the incident at the Missouri State Fair Finzer commented, "I think that I would like to see Obama run down by a bull. Except that would make Biden president..."
5. St. Pete Woman Leads World Bikini Competition
"I think it's important to be tasteful and have respect for yourself as a woman, but I also understand the beauty of the feminine form," Charlotte Lambert-Jolley said.
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6. Man Shot During Argument at St. Pete Gas Station
Police say both men drew handguns during the dispute; one man was shot and the other fled.
7. 5 Easy School Lunch Ideas That Are Healthy, Too
Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.
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8. Armed Woman Robs St. Pete Bank – Surveillance Photos Released
The suspect is reported to have entered the bank and handed a note to the teller demanding cash. A handgun was seen in the suspect's possession, but there were no shots fired.
9. DUI Checkpoint in St. Pete Tonight
All drivers traveling northbound on 4th Street North Friday were diverted in a DUI check point in the parking lot of J.Con Salon and Spa.
10. Motorcyclist Dead in Tyrone Boulevard Crash
Witnesses say the man was traveling at a “very high rate of speed.”
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