The FDLE busted a multi-year property fraud scheme across Hillsborough and Pasco Counties. Investigators arrested Orenthanal James Bennett and Victoria Strickler, charging them both with […]
Category: Law, Crime, & Punishment
Zephyrhills Mcdonald’s Shooting Incident
A man who complained about not getting sauce at a Zephyrhills McDonald’s drive-thru is facing felony charges after he shot another customer who tried to […]
Deed Fraud Duo Arrested For Targeting Elderly And Vulnerable
A Tampa Bay-area duo was arrested for a multi-year deed fraud operation in Hillsborough and Pasco counties, targeting neglected properties owned by vulnerable elders. They […]
Man Ambushes Housemate With A Gun And Kills Him
A Tarpon Springs man was arrested on a first-degree murder charge for killing his housemate with a shotgun. Luke R. Barker was shot three times […]
New Laws Limit Book Challenges In Florida Schools
Florida is about to make it harder to challenge books in schools. A new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on April 16 will limit […]
Chase Leads To Multi Agency Search For Suspect In Hillsborough, Pasco Counties
A pursuit ensued, with the suspect leading deputies north on I-75 before exiting onto SR-56 in Pasco County. The chase ended when the driver abandoned […]
Mario Pizza Arrested For Possession And Promotion Of Child Sexual Abuse Materials
Mario Pizza of Holiday was recently arrested on 15 counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials and one count of promoting the sexual performance […]
Zephyrhills Mcdonald’s Shooting Leads To Arrest
A man was arrested in connection with a shooting at a Zephyrhills McDonald’s on Tuesday. He got into an argument with employees while in the […]
Zephyrhills Police Arrest Man For Altercation In Mcdonald’s Drive Thru
A man is charged with armed burglary with battery and aggravated assault with a firearm after an altercation in a Zephyrhills McDonald’s drive-thru. The man […]
Coastal Landfill Disposal Files Request For Higher Construction And Demolition Waste Disposal
Coastal Landfill Disposal has filed a request with Pasco County to pile construction and demolition waste higher and closer to neighboring properties. The expansion is […]