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'Coronavirus-Killing Robot' At Airport Named R2Key2: Patch PM

Super Bowl game photos, fans, local ad | Covid-killing robot | Stephen King gets vaccine | Mother cat save kittens in fire: Patch PM

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The COVID-fighting robot at Key West International Airport is now called R2Key2, the winning name in a social media contest.
The COVID-fighting robot at Key West International Airport is now called R2Key2, the winning name in a social media contest. (Courtesy of the Florida Keys Tourism Council)

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Stephen King Got Vaccinated In Pasco; What Are Your Chances?

Residents continue to complain that, despite repeated attempts, they've had little success getting an appointment through the Pasco County Department of Health's vendor, CDR Maguire Health & Medical, although it appears that horror author Stephen King didn't have a problem.

Mother Cat Lays On Top Of Kitten To Save It From Mobile Home Fire

A 2 1/2-week-old kitten is recovering after a mother cat sacrificed her own life to save the kitten from a fire that devoured the mobile home where they lived with their owner.

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‘Coronavirus-Killing Robot’ At Key West Airport Named R2Key2

Monroe County's new "coronavirus-killing robot" at the Key West International Airport now has a new name, Michelle Coldiron, Florida Keys mayor, said in a video shared to the Florida Keys Tourism Council's social media pages Friday. The 6-feet-tall COVID-fighting robot is now called R2Key2.

Highlights Of Tampa Bucs’ Demolition Of Chiefs In Super Bowl

In a sports season marked by victories for Tampa Bay, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers proved even a coronavirus pandemic couldn't stop the team as they faced the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday night. Check out these great game photos.

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