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Woman accused of stealing more than $100K from employer to fund 'lavish lifestyle'
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - A woman is facing felony charges after an investigation showed she stole more than $100,000 while handling payroll for her employer, according to Pinellas Park police. According to police, Cherie Carter worked for Bay Area Orthopaedic Specialists and began paying herself additional money on top of...
Coast Guard crew rescues 3 after boat sinks near St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A St. Petersburg Coast Guard crew saved three people after their boat sank on Saturday night. The passengers on the boat called for assistance over the radio and were equipped with life jackets, according to a post from the Coast Guard. Their boat sank off...
Body Found in Advanced Stage of Decomposition in Central Florida
After a body was found in an advanced stage of decomposition in Central Florida, a 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 35-year-old man. Last week, Tampa Police officers responded to the 17000 block of Dona Michelle Drive, following a report of a deceased individual.
2 hurt in crash that caused major backups on I-275 southbound in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Multiple southbound lanes of I-275 were shut down during the afternoon rush in St. Pete because of a crash, according to troopers. FHP says the driver of a Hyundai Sonata lost control, crossed the median and hit a Tesla shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday near 28th Street South. The Tesla then hit a barrier wall.
Bradenton family seeks justice after dad almost killed in hit-and-run
PINELLAS PARK, Fla — Florida Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate a crash that left a local father with serious injuries. The family of Chad Craven are hoping someone will be held accountable after a reported hit-and-run crash. Loved ones said it happened just before 10 p.m. on June...
Central Florida Suspect Killed in Hit and Run while Police Attempted Arrest
A Central Florida suspect for domestic-related assault was killed in a hit and run while police attempted to arrest him. Tampa Police officers were called to the report of what appeared to be a domestic-related assault taking place in the 4000 block of West Hillsborough Avenue at approximately 2:20am. Witnesses...
BODY CAM: Florida woman tries to escape from second-story window during arrest
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A woman tried to evade arrest by climbing out of a second-story window in Tampa on Tuesday afternoon. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said deputies arrived to serve a felony arrest warrant to 27-year-old Quanae Toussaint for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and discharging a firearm in public or residential property.
Central Florida Man Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of Victim
A Central Florida man has been arrested in the fatal stabbing of a victim who died with multiple stab wounds to the upper body. Tampa Police have arrested 57-year-old Eddy Caron in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 52-year-old white male that occurred on June 12th near the intersection of N. 15th St. and E. Hillsborough Ave.
Property fraud investigation extends from Bay Area to South Florida: Court documents
TAMPA - A 50-year-old man who was arrested in Tampa amid property fraud allegations is facing similar charges in Miami-Dade County, court documents show. Victor Rodriguez and his current wife, Michelle Cherry, 33, were both arrested during a traffic stop in Tampa in March. In February, court documents show Cherry...
Florida Psychic Used Services To Rob Woman At Gun Point
Instead of telling fortunes and making people feel better about their lives, one Florida psychic tried to rob her client instead. 52-year-old Carola Mitchell was using her psychic services to try and trap people of their life’s fortunes, including one woman who was held at gunpoint. She wasn’t interested in helping her but instead robbing her almost killing her during the entire incident.
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