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BBB Tip: Florida Prepare For Possible Hurricane Elsa Scams
Hurricane Elsa could hit Florida as early as Tuesday. Shortly after the storm passes, consumers affected will start to evaluate any damage done [...]
Florida Pill Mill Doctor Pleads Guilty, Forfeits 9 Luxury Vehicles And More Than $400,000
A Florida doctor is a few cars and a few dollars short after pleading guilty in a DEA investigation that led to authorities to an opioid pill mill.
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Tampa Crossroads Helping to Connect Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Electric with Local Veterans for Share Program
TAMPA, FL. - The Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Electric are partnering for the second year on the Share Program, which will pay the utility bills for [...]
Hillsborough Residents Urged To Prepare As Hurricane Elsa Could Impact Central Florida
Hillsborough County urges residents to monitor weather forecasts and review their emergency plans as Hurricane Elsa could impact Central Florida duri [...]
Detectives Arrest Seminole High School Football Booster For Scheme To Defraud
PINELLAS COUNTY, FL. - On Thursday, July 1, 2021, detectives assigned to the Burglary & Pawn Unit arrested 46-year-old Elise Minzer for one count [...]
Pasco No Longer Investigating Anonymous Code Violation Complaints
PASCO COUNTY, FL. - Pasco County Code Enforcement is no longer able to investigate anonymous code violation complaints, including anonymous non-emerg [...]
St. Police Investigating Shooting Of A Teen On 34th Ave
ST. PETERSBURG, FL. - St. Pete Police are investigating a shooting that took place just before noon on Thursday.
Police say around 11:52 am Thurs [...]
Lakeland Man Gets Over 9 Years In Federal Prison For Child Porn
LAKELAND, FL. - U.S. District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell has sentenced Jack R. Dove, III, 40, Lakeland, to nine years and two months in federal [...]
St. Petersburg Utility Rates To Be Evaluated, Public Hearing
ST. PETERSBURG, FL. - The City of St. Petersburg utility rates and charges are evaluated on a yearly basis and are updated annually.
St. Petersbu [...]
Florida Man Arrested After Battering Victim, Over 600 Counts Of Child Porn
WINTER HAVEN, FL. - A Winter Haven man was arrested on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, by PCSO Computer Crimes detectives for possessing over 600 images an [...]