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Rain chances, humidity increase Monday
Temps and humidity stay comfortable this evening and into the overnight hours as lows drop into the low 70s Monday morning. There could be a few inland showers during the afternoon and evening as highs rise into the low 90s. Humidity will continue to rise as dew points return to the 70s Tuesday. Showers and […]
Tampa man convicted in extensive drug trafficking operation spanning from Mexico to California and Florida
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced a significant conviction in the fight against drug trafficking. U.S. District Judge William F. Jung found 37-year-old Tampa resident Enock Edouard guilty on multiple counts, including conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute these drugs, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and criminal contempt. The verdict came after a detailed bench trial, and Edouard now faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years in federal prison, with his sentencing hearing yet to be scheduled.
Man accused of shooting pregnant woman in Manatee County road rage incident appears in court
BRADENTON, Fla. - A Riverview man accused of shooting a pregnant woman during a Manatee County road rage incident appeared for a short time in court on Friday. Vincent Steele, 50, is now facing five counts of attempted murder in the shooting. Deputies with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said he fired rounds into a truck during the incident after he crashed into the truck while trying to merge.
Florida woman sentenced to 5 years in prison for abusing Husky with rubber mallet: ‘Dog lived in fear’
A Florida woman was sentenced to more than five years in prison on Friday after she was caught on camera abusing a Husky. Elizabeth Jaimes admitted to beating the dog with a rubber mallet. She was recorded on a hidden camera beating Kimberly Johns’ husky, named Maya. Prosecutors said...
Why there's no internet across Tampa Bay
TAMPA, Fla. — An electrical fire on a utility pole caused internet outages on Saturday in Pinellas County. Lorelie Johnson, a Spectrum spokesperson, said in an email that the fire damaged fiber that delivers services to customers in Pinellas Park. Teams had to wait until a utility company worked on it and deemed the area safe for technicians to fix the equipment.
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