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CRIME & SAFETY
Zephyrhills Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Possession Charge
A Pasco County resident has entered a plea of guilty after being charged with illegal possession of a firearm, given his status as a convicted felon. James Vega Jr., 28, from Zephyrhills could be looking at a sentence of up to 15 years in federal prison, with a trial date pending further notice, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Bicyclist killed in collision with pickup truck
ZEPHYRHILLS — A Zephyrhills man died Aug. 26 after he collided with a truck while riding his bicycle. Police said a Chevy Silverado driven by a 29-year-old Zephyrhills man was traveling east on Chancey Road at 10:02 a.m. The bicycle, operated by a 40-year-old Zephyrhills man, was traveling west on Chancey Road in the eastbound lane.
Hillsborough County deputy dies by suicide outside courthouse
TAMPA, Fla. - Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office are mourning after one of their own died by suicide. Hillsborough Deputy Tim White, 45, served with the sheriff's office for 15 years and was also a medical assistant in the U.S. Army, according to his LinkedIn page. He was...
Central Florida 18-Year-Old Arrested for Murder in Fatal Stabbing
A Central Florida 18-year-old was arrested for murder in a fatal stabbing that escalated from a verbal argument. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was investigating a fatal stabbing in Plant City, near Tampa. Deputies responded to the report of a stabbing in the 5800 block of Bob Smith Avenue just before 1am.
16-Year-Old Suffers Injury in Central Florida Road Rage Shooting, 37-Year-Old Arrested
A 16-year-old female suffered a non-fatal injury in a Central Florida road rage shooting, and a 37-year-old man has been arrested. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office recently responded to reports of shots fired near 4202 South Falkenburg Road near Tampa during what was described as a road rage incident.
Two Arrested for Illegally Harvesting Saw Palmetto Berries in Central Florida
Two people were arrested for illegally harvesting saw palmetto berries in Central Florida. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office’s Agriculture Crimes Unit followed up on a tip from a property owner who witnessed trespassers harvesting palmetto berries on their property in the 5000 block of US Highway 41. The owner...
Pasco Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public’s Help In Locating Missing New Port Richey Teen
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for 15-year-old Makylee Hurrell, who has been reported missing/runaway. Makylee is described as 5’3″ tall, weighing approximately 120 lbs., with brown hair with blonde highlights and brown eyes. She was last seen on August 28th...
‘Betrayal of the Badge': Police Officer Arrested for What He Did at His Own House
For this unusual story, we head to Tampa, Florida, where police were acting on a tip that came in via the internet, in which the tipster was claiming that a man named Justin DiBiase was illegally filming women in his home without their permission. Police Officer Arrested For Video Voyeurism...
Motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with school bus
TRINITY — A 16-year-old male from Odessa suffered serious injuries Aug. 26 after his motorcycle collided with a school bus, the Florida Highway Patrol said. A Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling east on Trinity Boulevard about 3:22 p.m., FHP said. A Pasco County school bus transporting 42 middle school students, driven by a 62-year-old Land O’ Lakes man, was traveling east ahead of the motorcycle.
FAA Proposes Over $341,000 in Penalties; Two Florida Drone Pilots Face Serious Fines
Drones aren’t toys, they are considered aircraft, and they have to be operated that way. Two Florida men learned about Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Drone Laws the hard way this year. According to a news release, The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed $341,413 in civil penalties against 27...
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