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Top Headlines: Gator Attack, New Coffee Shop, School Bus Runs Red Light

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1. Deputies: Fleeing Suspect Bitten by Alligator

A 20-year-old Pinellas Park man got away from deputies chasing him following a traffic stop, but not from an alligator that attacked him in unincorporated St. Petersburg.

2. New Coffee Shop Brewing on Central Avenue

The revitalization of Central Avenue continues as Genaro Coffee Co. opens. Meanwhile, St. Petersburg-based Kahwa Coffee Roasting's plans include a network of new coffee shops across Tampa Bay and beyond.

3. School Bus Runs Red in Red Light Video of the Week

Each week, the St. Petersburg Police Department releases a "highlight" reel of red light runners in St. Petersburg.

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4. Group Trying to Save Historic YMCA Building Sued by YMCA

The Historic YMCA said they are not going to stop using the name of the building because of "fair use."

5. Officer Cleared in Fatal Shooting of St. Pete Woman

A state attorney has said Officer Christopher Dolch was justified in his shooting of Pamela Dale Kirk.

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