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Top Headlines: Unsolved Murder Rewards; Spongers in Nickname Contest; The Last Helmet Maker

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Detectives are still searching for suspects and motives in two 2012 cases, the Dec. 7 murder of 73-year-old Eddie Dixon and the July 31 killing of 48-year-old Luther Shaw.

2. VIDEO: Last Helmet Maker's Craft

For 32 years, Nicholas Toth has created the diving helmets that Tarpon Springs is famous for.

3. Tarpon Springs High Spongers in Running for USA Today's Best Mascot

The Spongers are one of five high school mascots in Florida and 255 from across the country in USA Today's Best Mascot competition. Voting in the opening round ends March 5.

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4. VIDEO: Alligator Swimming in Lake Tarpon

Do you ever swim in Lake Tarpon? You might want to reconsider taking a dip in this lake. Check out this video we came across that shows an alligator enjoying Lake Tarpon.

5. Tarpon Springs Jail Bookings: Feb. 20-25

The following report shows charges associated with residents in Tarpon Springs booked at Pinellas County Jail between Feb. 20-25, along with other arrests in Tarpon Springs.

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