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Family demands answers after deadly Bradenton police shooting
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (406+ words) BRADENTON, Fla. " The family of a man shot and killed by Bradenton police gathered outside City Hall Tuesday afternoon to demand answers and transparency about his death. Damari Bell told Tampa Bay 28's Barrett Tryon her father, Tyrone Bell, was…...
Shed and brush fire contained in Crystal River: CCFR
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (173+ words) CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. " Firefighters in Citrus County quickly contained a shed and brush fire Monday afternoon in Crystal River, preventing damage to nearby homes. Citrus County Fire Rescue (CCFR) said crews were called to West Tennessee Lane a little after…...
Sarasota man, vet tech convicted of animal cruelty, state attorney says
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (175+ words) SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. " A Sarasota man who worked as a vet tech was convicted of animal cruelty after a jury trial. The state attorney announced Christopher George Pettit was convicted of animal cruelty for crimes that were committed over many…...
Wimauma man charged with attempted murder after shooting at boaters
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (179+ words) WIMAUMA, Fla. " A Wimauma man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he fired several shots at four people fishing on Lake Wimauma. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said it happened Monday evening in the 5500 block of State Road…...
5 people injured after dog fight inside Walmart in Palm Harbor: PCSO
4+ hour, 36+ min ago (162+ words) PALM HARBOR, Fla. " Three Walmart employees and two dog owners suffered injuries during incident involving two dogs fighting inside the store in Palm Harbor, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO). Deputies responded to the Walmart in the 35000 block…...
Former teen hacker who stole millions in cryptocurrency now works to protect companies from cybercrime
11+ hour, 32+ min ago (882+ words) PASCO COUNTY, Fla. " Cybercrime is the fastest-growing crime type in America, according to the FBI. Agents say some of the worst offenders are hackers who started out as online gamers in their early teens. In July 2018, federal agents and local…...
Murder suspect, 16, held without bail after fatal Apollo Beach shooting
9+ hour, 22+ min ago (275+ words) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLA. " A 16-year-old suspect accused of killing a man in Ruskin in March was held without bail on Monday. James Middlebrooks, 16, has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder after shooting into a vehicle in March, killing…...
Largo man accused of firing at Uber driver after argument
20+ hour, 18+ min ago (230+ words) LARGO, Fla. " A Largo man is facing felony charges after deputies say he fired multiple rounds at an occupied vehicle driven by his Uber driver during an argument in Pinellas County. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said the incident…...
Video shows woman driving the wrong way near West Linebaugh Avenue: HCSO
17+ hour, 55+ min ago (142+ words) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. " Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) shared video of a woman accused of driving the wrong way drunk. Video shows a wrong-way driver jumping a curb with her vehicle before she was stopped. Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said…...
No charges filed after bullhorn incident involving Brian Stewart at 'No Kings' protest: State Attorney
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (151+ words) HERNANDO CO. , Fla. " Florida State Attorney William Gladson has declined to file charges against Democratic Party Chair Brian Stewart. The Hernando County Democratic Party chair was arrested for simple battery at the "No Kings" protest on March 28. In an Announcement…...