Brittany Muller

Tampa

Reporter at WFLA-TV (Tampa, FL)

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Former New College official accused of exposing himself to mall employees

1 week ago | wfla.com | Rachel Tucker |Brittany Muller

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — A New College of Florida official and former spokesperson for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was arrested Tuesday and charged with exposure of sexual organs. Fredrick Piccolo, Jr., 47, was arrested by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant, according to jail records. Piccolo went before a Manatee County Judge on Wednesday afternoon after his arrest the day before.
20-year-old College Hunks worker dies on the job; family claims company put him in harm’s way

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Brittany Muller

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Zephyrhills family is calling for accountability after their 20-year-old son died was struck and killed by a dump truck while on the job. Ismael Coss Jr. loved ones said his death was avoidable, and now, they want answers. CloseThanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.
Manatee County mom living with ALS calls for cure

2 weeks ago | snntv.com | Brittany Muller

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Lakewood Ranch mother living with ALS is calling for a cure, one that could save future generations from this terrible disease. “It’s so important that they find something to help families,” said Christina Greenstein, who is living with ALS. “It’s not just helping the person but to help families because we have to solve this thing.”ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
Manatee County mom living with ALS calls for cure

2 weeks ago | wfla.com | Brittany Muller

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Lakewood Ranch mother living with ALS is calling for a cure, one that could save future generations from this terrible disease. “It’s so important that they find something to help families,” said Christina Greenstein, who is living with ALS.
Roofing company repairs Winter Haven army vet’s lanai for free

2 weeks ago | wfla.com | Brittany Muller

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — An 81-year Army Vet is getting the roof repaired on his lanai. When things hit a standstill, he contacted 8 On Your Side. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Roger Swiger’s lanai had been rotting and sloping.
Roofing company repairs Winter Haven army vet’s lanai for free

2 weeks ago | snntv.com | Brittany Muller

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — An 81-year Army Vet is getting the roof repaired on his lanai. When things hit a standstill, he contacted 8 On Your Side. Roger Swiger’s lanai had been rotting and sloping. Once we started asking questions, APEX Roofing and Restoration stepped in to help this Army Vet. “Thanks to 8 On Your Side, Brittany, and APEX, my lanai is being fixed,” Swiger said.
Federal judge questions Pinellas County businessman Leo Govoni on stand

2 weeks ago | wfla.com | Brittany Muller

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — 8 On Your Side continues to push for answers from Pinellas County businessman Leo Govoni after he answered questions on the stand in federal court Friday morning. A federal judge found Govoni liable for $120 million in missing money tied to his now bankrupt St. Petersburg non-profit. It was money that was meant to help disabled people and their families.
Contractor causes raw sewage spill in Manatee County

3 weeks ago | wfla.com | Brittany Muller

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A foul situation in Manatee County causing neighbors to raise a stink. Tens of thousands of raw sewage overflowed on Monday in Bradenton. The spill happened at the end of Old Farm Road, just off Honore Avenue, in near the Braden River. 20,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled for five hours. That’s the volume of two backyard inground pools! Manatee County said a contractor who was doing work here is responsible.
Leo Govoni locked out of his Pinellas County businesses as court seeks to recover $120 million

3 weeks ago | wfla.com | Brittany Muller

CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — More than $120 million was taken from the disabled, but the Pinellas County businessman responsible for that missing money remains on the street. While Leo Govoni still has his freedom, he no longer has the freedom to do business as he once did. A federal bankruptcy judge has now ordered Govoni to steer clear of his many businesses as investigators search for all that missing money.
Schemes targeting Tampa Bay seniors surge

4 weeks ago | wfla.com | Brittany Muller

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Data shows every day, seniors lose an average of $30,000 to sophisticated schemers who’ve perfected their tactics using technology. A retired FBI agent said schemes against Tampa Bay seniors have surged 400%. Those who fall victim watch their retirement savings vanish overnight and chances are there’s no way to recover those funds.