BRANDON, Fla. – A dramatic two-alarm fire erupted at the Brandon Mall this evening, sending plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) responded swiftly to the scene, battling the blaze that originated in the Sears store. Multiple 911 calls…
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LAKELAND, Fla. – An 18-year-old Lakeland resident was arrested early Saturday morning after engaging in a high-speed race and being found in possession of illegal drugs. Jarrett Sabine was taken into custody by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office following a traffic stop in Eagle Lake.…
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TAMPA, Fla. – As the echoes of pirate revelry fade and the cannons fall silent, the City of Tampa is gearing up for a major clean-up operation in the wake of the Gasparilla Pirate Fest. A coordinated effort involving multiple city departments and hundreds of…
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TAMPA, Fla. – A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputy was injured Thursday when a suspect intentionally struck her patrol car with his vehicle while attempting to flee arrest. The incident occurred at an RV park located at 9102 Williams Road in Tampa. Deputies were at the…
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Mulberry man is behind bars after being caught in the act of burglarizing a Lakeland home. 39-year-old Nicholas Anthony Spreen was arrested Thursday night following a confrontation with the homeowner. The incident occurred around 9:00 PM on Thursday, January 23rd,…
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SARASOTA, Fla. – A school bus carrying 15 students was involved in a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning in Sarasota. The incident occurred at approximately 7:01 AM at the intersection of Beneva Road and Sarasota Square Boulevard. According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, the crash…
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Polk County man behind bars faces additional charges after his boss uncovered a scheme involving stolen tools and pawn shop receipts. 38-year-old Cody Henriquez of Lake Wales was arrested on domestic violence charges, but his legal troubles have escalated thanks…
Read More Lake Wales Man And His Polk County Jailhouse Blues Deepen After Pawn Ticket Discovery
The Tampa Free Press will publish the LEO Round Table talk show five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday. Warning: The video below contains scenes of violence and language. If you are in an app and the video isn’t displayed below, please click here on Cops and Crime to watch. 00:00 Intro02:02 Mass shooter…
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NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – The owner of a local realty company has been arrested and charged with defrauding clients out of an estimated $1.5 million. Michael Bundy, 63, owner of Sunista Realty, was taken into custody following an investigation by the New Port Richey…
Read More New Port Richey Realty Owner Arrested In $1.5 Million Fraud, Theft Case With 26 Victims
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 55-year-old Winter Haven woman was arrested Wednesday evening during a traffic stop. Marcella Thomas was taken into custody by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after deputies discovered an outstanding warrant for her arrest from Monroe County. The arrest occurred around…
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