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4 Illegal Immigrants Charged For High-End Residential Burglaries In 6 Florida Counties
A group of four Colombian nationals, living in the U.S. illegally, are accused of carrying out nine high-end residential burglaries across six Florida counties, with further investigations underway. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee, and Collier counties, as well as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution, led the investigation.
Water Quality Advisory Issued for Ben T Davis Beach and Davis Island Beach In Tampa
The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) is advising the public to avoid swimming at Ben T Davis Beach and Davis Island Beach. Water samples taken on August 14th, 2024, showed elevated levels of Enterococcus bacteria, which can cause illness. Affected Locations:. Ben T Davis Beach: 7740 W...
Man flees traffic stop, tries to ram police cruisers and hides in U-Haul: HCSO
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A 24-year-old man is accused of fleeing a traffic stop and attempting to ram police vehicles all before hiding in a U-Haul. Tynan Hutchinson was arrested on Wednesday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO). The incident began after Hutchinson evaded a traffic stop with the Tampa Police Department. He then proceeded to try to ram one of the police cruisers.
2 arrested after Riverview couple says they were ambushed following a big casino win
RIVERVIEW, Fla. — A Riverview couple is recovering after reporting they were ambushed and shot outside their home earlier this month after they won a jackpot at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino. Officials with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office say they have arrested Marcus Jenkins and Tristin Wright in...
Florida youth detention contractor will no longer operate four youth facilities
TAMPA, Fla. — A company that operates youth detention facilities for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice has announced it is terminating multiple contracts with the state. The state shut down Lake Academy in June after a 17-year-old girl died there. TrueCore Behavioral Solutions lost its contract to operate...
‘Is this going to be the last time I see him?’ Mother concerned over son’s treatment at Polk Halfway House
Authorities said a teenage girl took her own life at a state-run facility in Hillsborough County. The site has since been shut down, and the state terminated its contract with the company who ran it.
Elderly COUPLE IDENTIFIED in Suspected MURDER-SUICIDE Outside Tampa Hospital: HCSO
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was looking into a possible murder-suicide in the parking lot of a Tampa hospital. According to HCSO, around 6:37 p.m. on August 14, deputies responded to a complaint about two possibly deceased individuals in a parking lot at HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital. When they arrived at […]
Central Florida Detention Deputy Arrested for Assault and Battery
A Central Florida detention deputy was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and battery. On August 13th at 8:36pm, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 55-year-old Cory Faircloth following an altercation between him and his neighbor outside a residence on Blueberry Lane in Brandon near Tampa. Because of...
Son breaks into mother’s house through dog door, stabs her to death because he was upset there was nothing to steal: Cops
A Florida man is behind bars for allegedly breaking into his mother’s home through the dog door to steal from her and stabbing her to death while two kids — including his own daughter — were in the house. John “Jake” Aylor, 37, is facing charges of...
Riverview couple urges vigilance after being ambushed following jackpot win at Hard Rock Casino
TAMPA, Fla. - "People need to understand. They need to be vigilant. They need to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings," said Kim Chambliss. That’s the message a Riverview couple is sharing after they were ambushed and shot outside of their home after winning money at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Investigates Suspected Murder-Suicide At Tampa Hospital
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspected murder-suicide that occurred in the parking lot of HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital on Wednesday evening. Deputies responded to a call around 6:37 p.m. on August 14, 2024, regarding two possibly deceased individuals. Upon arriving at...
Safety improvements for school walkers, bikers in Hillsborough County
With Tampa Bay Area students back to class for a new school year, parents may also notice safety changes to help improve conditions for walkers and bikers around schools in Hillsborough County.
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