Crime & Safety
OMG PD: USF Lab Evacuated, Violent Teens, Don't Mess With Sea Turtles
We compile the odd, unusual and "oh-my-gosh" police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.
USF Lab Evacuated After Fire Reported
A recent scare at the University of South Florida’s College of Medicine led to an evacuation and floor-by-floor check of the building.
Land O' Lakes Man's Life Saved By Deputy, Off-Duty Police Officer
When a Land O’ Lakes man stopped breathing, his neighbor, an off-duty Tampa Police officer, stepped in to help. Within short order, a Pasco County deputy arrived to lend a hand in the lifesaving effort.
DUI Charges Filed Against Tom O’Neill
Port Richey’s city manager is in hot water after authorities say he was caught behind the wheel with a blood alcohol level more than four times above the legal limit.
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Craigslist Sales Land Palm Harbor Man in Jail
Authorities say a Palm Harbor man swiped nearly $10,000 in goods from a former roommate and then tried to use Craigslist to fence the items. He was caught in the act by a Largo detective.
Jason Paul Stabbing Solved
Sixteen-year-old Mychal King has been charged in the crime that took place earlier this year in Clearwater. Authorities say the act was random and “disturbing.”
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Teen Shot Several Times in The Face, Police Say
St. Petersburg Police say a fight between teenagers turned especially violent when one pulled out a 9 mm gun and shot the other multiple times.
Suspect Sought For Disturbing Sea Turtle Nest on Casey Key
The search is on for a man authorities say disturbed a sea turtle nest on Casey Key. If caught and convicted, the man faces up to $5,000 in fines and/or five years in jail.
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