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Deputies: Crash on US 19 shuts down southbound lanes
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A deputy-involved crash shut down all of southbound US 19 from 66th Street on Saturday afternoon. Photos show a small car destroyed and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said they are currently investigating the crash that involved a deputy. In the photos you can see...
New beach rules aim to prevent death by umbrella. Injuries more common than you might think
This weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and if you’re headed to the beach, make sure to stay safe. Thousands of people are injured each year because of umbrella-related accidents. Safety advocates encourage people to weigh them down in the event of large gusts. In June 2023, two...
Pinellas County telemarketers charged with defrauding more than 100 victims, ordered to pay over $1M
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Two Pinellas County telemarketers who defrauded over 100 individuals have been ordered to pay over $1 million in restitution. During a Pinellas County Consumer Protection’s investigation, officials discovered that Marvin Scott and Chamera Bowman ran a fraudulent telemarketing business, “Nationwide Listings, Elite Property Listings Corp and Worldwide Property Listings LLC” […]
Violent encounter during traffic stop in Florida leads to conviction for Georgia man
Tampa, Florida – Cleveland Sanders, a 41-year-old man from Covington, Georgia, has been convicted of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, a charge that could land him back in prison for up to 15 years. The verdict came after a bench trial presided over by United States District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle. The sentencing is scheduled for August 27, 2024.
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