Dozens of shoppers flocked to The Shops at Wiregrass Mall in Wesley Chapel before sunrise on Black Friday, to take advantage of holiday deals.

The mall opened its doors about two hours earlier than usual to accommodate the rush of bargain hunters on one of the biggest shopping days of the year. The mall opened at 8 a.m. but some stores opened even earlier.

Lines formed outside JCPenney before 5 a.m., with shoppers braving cold temperatures for discounts.

"We did orders for Bath and Body Works because they're doing buy 3 get 4 free," said Corren Blanchard, a Black Friday shopper who woke up at 4 a.m. for the deals.

Christina Lane and Patricia Smith were among the early arrivals at the Tampa Premium Outlets, saying they got up at 2:55 a.m. but not getting in line until around 4:15 a.m.

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