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6 days ago | 
tampafp.com | Liz Shultz
LAKELAND, Fla. – A familiar face to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 53-year-old Jack Douglas O’Neill, Jr. of Lakeland, was arrested Friday evening after a warrant was issued for his apprehension due to multiple probation violations. O’Neill, whose criminal record stretches back to the 1990s, was taken into custody at a residence on Trenton Road in Lakeland.
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1 week ago | 
tampafp.com | Liz Shultz
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. – A multi-agency operation on Thursday led to the arrest of a federally designated Armed Career Criminal and the seizure of a significant amount of cocaine and firearms in Nokomis. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Special Investigations Section (SIS) executed a search warrant at 742 Church Street.
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1 week ago | 
tampafp.com | Liz Shultz
GIBSONTON, Fla. – Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) crews quickly contained an attic fire in a Gibsonton home that was determined to be caused by a lightning strike. Their rapid response prevented the blaze from spreading throughout the residence and averted further damage. At 4:57 PM on Friday, HCFR’s Emergency Dispatch Center was inundated with 911 calls reporting visible smoke and flames emanating from the roof of a two-story home located on Northern Lights Drive in Gibsonton.
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1 week ago | 
tampafp.com | Liz Shultz
SARSOTA, Fla. – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bank robbery that occurred today at the USF Credit Union located at 3487 Clark Road. The incident, which took place shortly after noon, saw a lone male suspect flee with an undisclosed amount of cash. According to authorities, a dark-skinned male entered the credit union at approximately 12:04 p.m. and demanded money from a teller.
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1 week ago | 
aol.com | Liz Shultz
SARSOTA, Fla. - The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating a bank robbery that occurred today at the USF Credit Union located at 3487 Clark Road. The incident, which took place shortly after noon, saw a lone male suspect flee with an undisclosed amount of cash. According to authorities, a dark-skinned male entered the credit union at approximately 12:04 p.m. and demanded money from a teller.
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1 week ago | 
tampafp.com | Liz Shultz
TAMPA, Fla. – A jury today found 25-year-old Kristopher Chandler guilty of first-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of his neighbor, a beloved youth baseball coach. Chandler received a mandatory life sentence after the jury deliberated for just over two hours. The crime occurred in July 2022 on a dock in North Tampa’s Grand Hampton community. The 47-year-old victim was found with three fatal gunshot wounds. During the trial, prosecutors presented compelling evidence against Chandler.
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1 week ago | 
aol.com | Liz Shultz
TAMPA, Fla. - A jury today found 25-year-old Kristopher Chandler guilty of first-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of his neighbor, a beloved youth baseball coach. Chandler received a mandatory life sentence after the jury deliberated for just over two hours. The crime occurred in July 2022 on a dock in North Tampa's Grand Hampton community. The 47-year-old victim was found with three fatal gunshot wounds. During the trial, prosecutors presented compelling evidence against Chandler.
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1 week ago | 
tampafp.com | Liz Shultz
TAMPA, Fla. – It’s a summer of celebrations at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, with a wave of new animal arrivals delighting staff and visitors alike. The “Summer Baby Boom” encompasses several species, including some that are critically endangered, underscoring the Zoo’s vital role in conservation efforts. From tiny hooves to delicate beaks, the Zoo’s newest residents span a range of species.
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1 week ago | 
aol.com | Liz Shultz
TAMPA, Fla. - It's a summer of celebrations at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, with a wave of new animal arrivals delighting staff and visitors alike. The "Summer Baby Boom" encompasses several species, including some that are critically endangered, underscoring the Zoo's vital role in conservation efforts. From tiny hooves to delicate beaks, the Zoo's newest residents span a range of species.
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1 week ago | 
tampafp.com | Liz Shultz
TAMPA, Fla. – In a display of rapid response, Governor Ron DeSantis was on hand this Friday morning at Tampa International Airport to personally greet flights carrying Jewish Americans escaping the escalating conflict in Israel. The rescue operation, spearheaded by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), has so far brought approximately 1,500 people to safety, highlighting Florida’s proactive role in international crises.
