Jennifer Titus

Tampa

Consumer Investigative Reporter at WTSP-TV (St Petersburg, FL)

Former FAU collegiate runner. Wife. Boy Mom. Emmy Award Winning Investigative Reporter at @10TampaBay tips? Email: [email protected]

Articles

Airport parking garage fire renews focus on sprinkler requirements nationwide

4 days ago | wtsp.com | Jennifer Titus

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Weeks after a fire tore through a parking garage at Jacksonville International Airport, crews are working to remove dozens of damaged cars from the charred structure, while airport officials are answering questions about why the flames might have spread so quickly. “There are no fire sprinklers,” Jacksonville Aviation Authority Chief Operating Officer Tony Cugno said.
Florida inmates are using cellphones to con elderly people, officials say

5 days ago | wtsp.com | Jennifer Titus

TAMPA, Fla. — Law enforcement officials announced Monday they are seeing inmates use cell phones to con people, with one man from Tampa losing hundreds of thousands of dollars. During a press conference Monday, some of Florida’s top law enforcement officials joined Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to say they are battling to keep cell phones out of jails and prisons. They say the phones are being smuggled inside on ground and from drones in the sky.
Father pushes for change after daughter dies crashing into unprotected guardrail in Tampa

1 week ago | wtsp.com | Jennifer Titus

RUSKIN, Fla. — Around tables at Gannon University, the energy is high. There are 28 physical therapy students just hours away from crossing the stage and turning their tassels. But one seat is empty. "She always made friends. She was a loyal friend. She was ambitious,” said Stewart Payne. His daughter, Jaida Payne, was killed back in January 2023 when her car crashed into a guardrail on I-75 at the I-4 exit.
Clearwater condo evacuated for structural concerns — here's what a 2024 safety inspection found

1 month ago | wtsp.com | Jennifer Titus

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Neighbors at a Clearwater Beach condo complex are waiting for inspectors to give them the all-clear to come home after workers noticed major cracks in a garage pillar. Crews were in the process of making building repairs at South Beach Condos III on Tuesday when those cracks appeared to be growing. 10 Investigates has been looking into building permits and inspection reports to learn more about the work that was in progress.
Ferry passengers disagree with statements made by passengers onboard other boat

1 month ago | wtsp.com | Jennifer Titus

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Victims on board the Clearwater ferry boat that was hit by another boat just more than a week ago are sharing their stories. A Palm Harbor father died and several others were injured following the crash that was captured on a web camera. The other boat was driven by Jeff Knight. He’s a prominent business owner who stepped down from his position at Jannus Live following the crash. But those aboard the Clearwater Ferry say that’s not enough.
Florida attorney general sues Snapchat over violation of state law

1 month ago | firstcoastnews.com | Jennifer Titus

TAMPA, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against Snap, Inc., the company behind the widely-used social media platform Snapchat, alleging the company violated Florida law by failing to protect minors from harmful content and online predators. The lawsuit, filed late Monday evening in Santa Rosa County, cites violations of House Bill 3. The legislation passed in 2024 prohibits social media platforms from providing access to children under 14.
Florida AG says Snapchat isn't doing enough to protect kids from predators

1 month ago | wtsp.com | Jennifer Titus

TAMPA, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against Snap, Inc., the company behind the widely-used social media platform Snapchat, alleging the company violated Florida law by failing to protect minors from harmful content and online predators. The lawsuit, filed late Monday evening in Santa Rosa County, cites violations of House Bill 3. The legislation passed in 2024 prohibits social media platforms from providing access to children under 14.
Rebuild Florida contractor faces fraud and improper installation allegations at licensing board hearing

1 month ago | wtsp.com | Jennifer Titus

TAMPA, Fla. — His company received millions of dollars of taxpayer money to help hurricane victims replace or rebuild their homes. DSW Homes owner Paul Judson faced allegations of fraud and improper installation at a Hillsborough County Licensing Board hearing. A homeowner says DSW left his home filled with a laundry list of problems. It even failed county inspections. John Vargas is a Rebuild Florida recipient. We showed you back in January, how there were a slew of problems at his property.
'I Got Massacred for Going to School': Survivor from 2014 FSU shooting questions lack of change after recent tragedy

1 month ago | wtsp.com | Jennifer Titus

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Many left campus Thursday night with the same painful question: How could this happen again? A decade after a tragic shooting at Florida State University left three people dead and one student paralyzed, the campus is once again reeling from gun violence. And for survivor Ronny Ahmed, the lack of change since 2014 is deeply troubling.
Seniors fall victim to scammers using technology to their advantage

2 months ago | wtsp.com | Jennifer Titus

BRADENTON, Fla. — While technology continues to advance, so do the tactics of scammers looking to exploit it. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), more Americans, especially seniors, are becoming victims of fraud. A Manatee County woman, who swore she would never fall for a scam, recently found herself caught in one. Too embarrassed to use her full name, Marilyn is sharing her story in hopes of preventing others from falling victim to similar schemes. “I lost $2,400,” she said.