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SEC says alleged 'Ponzi scheme' with Florida ties cost investors $300 million
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced Wednesday that it obtained a preliminary injunction and will freeze the assets of Drive Planning LLC and its founder and CEO, Russell Todd Burkhalter.
Over 100 Dogs Rescued From Dog Fighting Operation By The ASPCA & Law Enforcement In Florida
At the request of the St. Petersburg Police Department, the ASPCA has been providing crucial assistance to Pinellas County in their investigation of a suspected dogfighting operation that spanned across multiple locations in Florida. This operation has resulted in the seizure of over 100 dogs. The ASPCA’s involvement includes offering...
Trump votes early in Florida after felony conviction but could face disenfranchisement
Former President Donald Trump cast an early voting ballot in Florida on Wednesday, his first as a convicted felon. However, his right to vote could be curbed depending on sentencing in New York and the outcomes of his two other court cases. Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts in his Manhattan hush money […]
Florida environmentalists decry wildlife foundation donation to pro-hunting measure
TALLAHASSEE — When longtime environmentalist Chuck O’Neal first bought a wildlife conservation license plate, he thought the extra $25 he paid yearly was going to an organization dedicated to preserving Florida wildlife, especially its dwindling black bear population. So it seemed like a betrayal to O’Neal when he...
FDA, CDC trace cause of 31-state salmonella outbreak to cucumbers
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have determined the cause of a multi-state outbreak of salmonella. The FDA and the CDC announced that the infections came from cucumbers grown in Florida. The outbreaks that caused 449 people in 31 states and the District...
City of Bartow to hold community meeting on Peace River concerns
BARTOW, Fla. — The city of Bartow is asking residents to attend a community meeting Thursday night to hear about the current state of Peace River’s water levels and discuss the recent emergency declaration. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. at the Carver Recreation Center located at...
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.
Elevated Leads announces addition of C-Suite executives
Insurance Elevated, an insurance services firm based in Ybor City, announced that its sister company Elevated Leads appointed Eric Perez as chief executive officer, the transition of Eric Bosworth from CEO to chief marketing officer and chief operating officer and the addition of Sean Moulton as chief technology officer. “I...
PepsiCo becomes exclusive beverage provider for The Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium has announced a five-year agreement with PepsiCo, to be the Aquarium’s exclusive non-alcoholic beverage provider, starting August 15. The Florida Aquarium and PepsiCo will also partner on several projects including increased support for saving Florida’s coral reefs and bettering the Tampa Bay region, as part of a three-way partnership between the Aquarium, Pepsi and Force Blue.
Tampa Bay Sun FC's coach leads teams that love to possess the ball and counterattack aggressively
Tampa Bay Sun FC is led on the field by a beast in coach Denise Schilte-Brown, who not only had a a 184-97-43 at the University of South Florida, but guided the USF to six conference championships in the AAC, and eight NCAA Tournaments where the Bulls went to the second round four times, and the third once.
Tampa Couple Shot and Robbed After Casino Jackpot Win, Suspects Charged with Attempted Murder
A Tampa couple was shot after arriving home from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Val Delacruz and his girlfriend, Kim Chambliss, were targeted by Marcus Jenkins and Tristin Wright, who followed them from the casino after Delacruz won a jackpot. The violent encounter, captured on the couple's doorbell...
Tampa woman pleads guilty to smuggling over $100,000 from Cuba
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A 39-year-old woman pleaded guilty on Thursday after she attempted to smuggle more than $100,000 into the U.S. illegally. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said on February 5, Mirtza Ocana was apprehended after attempting to bring a substantial amount of undeclared cash into the United States from Cuba.
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