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Hundreds of boats and thousands of people packed the waters near Peanut Island for Floatopia this past weekend, but the massive unsanctioned party ended in arguments, fistfights and gunfire. WPTV reporter Kayla McDermott spoke to some of those who attended the annual event, saying the atmosphere turned dangerous by nightfall.
Floatopia event ends in fights, gunfire