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Polk County Sheriff’s Undercover Operation Leads To Arrest At Saddle Creek Park
LAKELAND, Fla. – Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested 67-year-old Pablo Coronado at Saddle Creek Park on July 25th following complaints of lewd activity. Coronado approached an undercover detective, made unsolicited physical contact, and expressed a willingness to engage in sexual acts. “This is a family park, a...
Thonotosassa Man Killed In Early Morning Crash On US-301
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A 45-year-old man from Thonotosassa was killed in a single-vehicle crash on US-301 early Wednesday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was driving a 2021 Kia Forte southbound on US-301, approaching Harney Road, when he failed to negotiate a curve. The vehicle left the roadway and collided with a tree.
Teens arrested after Weeki Wachee retail theft investigation
WEEKI WACHEE GARDENS, Fla. — Two teens were arrested two weeks after unidentified suspects broke into the Weeki Wachee Outpost and stole ice cream and cigarillos. The break-in happened on July 14. The suspects were caught on video surveillance wearing hoodies, pants and ski masks with backpacks on, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Florida man pulls gun on former boss, threatens to kill everyone over $75: deputies
TAMPA, Fla. - A Florida man was taken to jail on Monday after he allegedly pulled a gun on his former manager and threatened to kill everyone over $75, according to deputies. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested Tito Evan-Lloyd, 39, of Ruskin, on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, felon carrying a concealed weapon, and felon in possession of a firearm, a news release stated.
Tampa Police Officer Relieved of Duty Following Arrest in Central Florida
An officer of the Tampa Police Department has been placed on administrative leave following an arrest for Battery Domestic Violence in Central Florida. Cornelius Young was arrested this month in an off-duty incident at Cortaro Drive in Sun City, following a reported verbal argument with an adult female victim known to him that turned physical. According to law enforcement, the victim sustained minor injuries as a result of the altercation.
10 families displaced after fire at Hillsborough County apartment complex
TAMPA, Fla. - Ten families are out of their homes after a three-alarm fire at an apartment complex, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. Firefighters responded to the Turtle Creek Apartments off Bearss Ave. shortly before 4:30 p.m. Thursday, HCFR said. It took crews nearly an hour to get the...
3-alarm blaze tears through apartment complex on Bearrs Avenue
Hillsborough Fire County Fire Rescue fought a three-alarm blaze at an apartment complex on Bearrs Avenue Thursday afternoon. Fire officials said they received 911 calls at 4:41 p.m. directing them to the complex at Turtle Creek Circle. Callers said smoke and flames were “pouring out of an apartment,” according to a news release.
Lightning strikes: Bay area doctor explains impacts after a person is struck
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A 16-year-old girl is in serious condition after she was one of four teenagers injured by a lightning strike in St. Petersburg on Thursday, and a pediatric doctor shared how lightning impacts your body. Lightning is a part of living in Florida, especially in the Tampa...
Central Florida Armed Kidnapping Suspect Arrested
A Central Florida armed kidnapping suspect has been arrested. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, safely located 25-year-old Jayanna Clark after more than 18 hours of searching throughout the region. Detectives found Clark in the 2200 block of 13th Lane...
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