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Hillsborough Woman Detained for Allegedly Inciting Riot at Brandon's Astro Skate
A Hillsborough County woman has been detained following a reported riot outside Brandon's Astro Skate, an incident that dates back to May of this year. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office disclosed that they responded to a distress call on May 18 at around 9:20 p.m., where they encountered a gathering of approximately 500 people and multiple violent altercations unfolding. The situation escalated to such a point that it needed nearly six hours for deputies to successfully regain control, as detailed in a Hillsborough County Sheriff's statement.
Shooting suspect held
TAMPA — A suspect has been arrested following a fatal shooting July 8 near the 5800 block of North Cameron Avenue. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said it received a 911 call at 5:43 p.m. reporting an individual with gunshot wounds. Deputies arrived to find Juan Rafols, 53, with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Rafols was pronounced dead at the scene.
Stronghold Roofing and Solar: A Great Product Every Shingle Time
As the old saying goes, there’s no such thing as an overnight success, but Lakeland’s Stronghold Roofing and Solar might be about as close as a company can get. It completed its first roof in October 2018 and today, with 75 employees, puts a new top on 25 homes per week. It’s expanded outside of Polk to Hillsborough and Sarasota Counties and even offers services in Georgia.
Former Hillsborough teacher arrested on charges of child sexual abuse of student
A former teacher at a Hillsborough Christian school has been arrested on charges of child sexual abuse involving a student. Denzel Proctor, 26, was arrested Wednesday on five counts of sexual battery by an authority figure and one count of unlawful sexual activity with a minor. Proctor, a former music...
North Howard Avenue Closure For Final Resurfacing
TAMPA, Fla. – A short section of North Howard Avenue, between West Kennedy Boulevard and West Fig Street, will be closed from July 15 to August 5, 2024, as Hillsborough County nears completion of a major resurfacing project. The closure is necessary for the final phase of reconstruction and...
Hillsborough Sheriff’s Office Arrests Woman For Inciting Astro Skate Riot In Brandon
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has arrested Stephanie Pedroso, 36, for her role in inciting a riot at Astro Skate in Brandon on May 18, 2024. Pedroso allegedly used her daughter’s social media to encourage violence after her daughter’s after-hours birthday party at the venue was canceled.
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