Libby Hendren

Saint Petersburg, St. Petersburg

Producer at WTSP-TV (St Petersburg, FL)

Libby Hendren is the 10 Investigates Producer at 10 Tampa Bay (WTSP) in St. Petersburg, FL. Check out https://t.co/4CpomnSNtt

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Former pool company owner to serve 20 years in prison after fraud conviction

5 days ago | wtsp.com | Libby Hendren

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — A former pool company owner who dozens of homeowners across the Bay Area say left them high and dry is now serving concurrent sentences for fraud and aggravated white-collar crime. James Staten will serve 20 years in state prison and 30 years on probation. He was also ordered to pay more than $1 million in restitution along with prosecution costs of $4,741.52. On Wednesday, Pasco County Judge Mary Handsel ordered he be appointed a public defender for an appeal.
Tariffs, time and turf: St. Pete votes for Trop roof replacement

1 month ago | firstcoastnews.com | Libby Hendren

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Pete city council members voted on Thursday to pay for a new roof for Tropicana Field — one that can withstand a Category 3 hurricane under current building codes. There were some sticking points in getting the Trop repaired after winds from Hurricane Milton ripped off the roof last year. The city is contractually obligated to get the Trop back in playing condition.
Tariffs, time and turf: St. Pete votes for Trop roof replacement

1 month ago | wtsp.com | Libby Hendren

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Pete city council members voted on Thursday to pay for a new roof for Tropicana Field — one that can withstand a Category 3 hurricane under current building codes. There were some sticking points in getting the Trop repaired after winds from Hurricane Milton ripped off the roof last year. The city is contractually obligated to get the Trop back in playing condition.
'Free Kill' law repeal passes Florida House, moves ahead in Senate

1 month ago | wtsp.com | Libby Hendren

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — An effort to repeal the Florida’s so-called “Free Kill” law is a step closer to becoming reality. Right now, the law prohibits any lawsuits for medical malpractice deaths involving anyone over the age of 25 who isn't married and doesn't have young children. Today in Tallahassee, the House voted 104-6 to repeal the law. Meanwhile, the senate's bill -- SB-734, sponsored by Sen. Yarborough -- to repeal it made its last committee stop, but not without some challenges.
Olympus Pools owner accused of living lavish lifestyle on customers' dime takes stand

2 months ago | wtsp.com | Libby Hendren

PASCO COUNTY, Florida — The owner of Olympus Pools took the stand today. James Staten is accused of taking $1.5 million from customers and not following through on their pools. Investigators say he used the money for super bowl tickets, trips and jewelry. Staten says he had an agreement with another pool contractor, Jordan Hidalgo, to help finish the pools when he realized he needed more money.
Car automatic emergency brakes don't work in all scenarios, study shows

Feb 6, 2025 | abc10.com | Jennifer Titus |Libby Hendren

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — At a testing site for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), engineers are paying close attention to see how well Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems work when it comes to spotting someone trying to cross the street. “Fatal pedestrian crashes mostly occur at night, and there's technology in new vehicles that detects and automatically applies and brakes if you're going to potentially hit a pedestrian.
How to protect yourself from fraud or scams | wtsp.com

Dec 20, 2024 | wtsp.com | Libby Hendren

Fraud and scams are costing Floridians big bucks. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there were more than 358,000 reports in Florida this year.
City files insurance claim for roof damage at Tropicana Field, remaining roof to be removed

Oct 18, 2024 | wtsp.com | Libby Hendren

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Just over a week after Hurricane Milton blew the roof off of Tropicana Field, 10 Investigates has learned the City of St. Petersburg has filed a claim with its insurance carrier and an insurance adjuster has already been out for an initial inspection. A city spokesperson tells 10 Investigates the city has hired Hennessy/AECOM Hunt to do a full building analysis.
Here are options for renters with storm damage

Oct 2, 2024 | wtsp.com | Libby Hendren

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The beginning of the month is normally when you pay your rent, but you might be wondering what you should do if the place you rent isn't livable right now. Whether you rent from a private landlord or a large corporation, there are a couple of things you should do right now if you have found any damage in your place. Attorney Charles Gallagher says first, review your lease front to back.
Tampa-based insurer responds to '60 Minutes' allegations of altered damage reports

Oct 1, 2024 | wtsp.com | Libby Hendren

TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa-based insurer is responding to accusations by adjusters that the company altered damaged reports to deceive customers. This follows a story that aired this week on "60 Minutes." The news program spoke with a North Port family who says they received $15,000 minus their deductible from Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance following Hurricane Ian. In an interview with Sharyn Alfonsi, Jeff and Virginia Rapkin said they endured 11 hours of the storm battering their home.