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Gator Surprises Worker At Downtown New Port Richey Ice Cream Shop
A 4-foot-long gator, likely from a nearby lake, surprised an employee at a downtown New Port Richey ice cream shop, the owner said.

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A 4-foot-long gator, likely from a nearby lake, surprised an employee at a downtown New Port Richey ice cream shop, the owner said.

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