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Tampa Rapper Accused in ‘Gang-Related’ Double Murder

Billy Bennett Adams III | Hillsborough Sheriff | Crime
Hillsborough deputies say one of the victims identified themselves as members of the “Crips” gang. The second victim’s connection to the gang or its members is unknown. LUTZ- The HillsboroughRead More

Tampa Man Accused of Identity Theft, Health-Care Fraud

Arrest | Crime | Indictment
The U.S. attorney says he abused his role as a medical biller by submitting false and fraudulent claims to a Florida Medicaid HMO for the medical services that had notRead More

Carrollwood Man Accused of Molesting Young Girls

Thomas Norbert Ryder | Hillsborough Sheriff | Crime
Hillsborough deputies say he admitted to allegations of sexual battery against the girls. CARROLLWOOD – A Carrollwood man has been arrested in connection with the sexual battery and molestation ofRead More

Valrico Man Accused in Domestic Violence Murder, Deputies Say

Michael J Altland | Hillsborough Sheriff | Crime
The deceased woman had suffered severe head injuries, Hillsborough deputies say. VALRICO – A Valrico man was charged with murder after a domestic violence incident that resulted in the deathRead More

Tampa ‘Gift Card King’ Sentenced to Federal Prison in Money Laundering Case

Stephen H McIntyre | Courts | Crime
Federal law officers say he and his co-conspirators used the proceeds of this fraud scheme – which generated more than $10 million – to buy and renovate properties, acquire vehicles,Read More

U.S. Attorney: Convicted Rapist Hid for 40 Years Using Fake ID

Douglas Edward Bennett | Crime | Courts
The Clearwater man is facing charges from both the feds and the state of Connecticut. TAMPA – The U.S Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida has accused aRead More

Pinellas Men Face Federal Prison in Timeshare Scam

Arrest | Crime | Indictment
The U.S. attorney says the two conspired with others to take money from owners who wanted to sell their timeshare or other properties.  TAMPA – Two Pinellas County men wereRead More

‘Serial Armed Robber’ Sentenced to 24 Years in Federal Prison

Terrian Jovan Knight | courts | crime
He tried to rob the assistant manager of a St. Petersburg Family Dollar store as the manager was leaving. The U.S. attorney says that, during the robbery, he shot andRead More

Wesley Chapel Man Charged in Hit and Run That Critically Injured Bicyclist

Yori Jelani McMillan | Tampa Police | Crime
Tampa police are still searching for a second hit-and-run driver. TAMPA – Officers from the Tampa Police Department have arrested one of two drivers in connection with a hit-and-run crashRead More

Largo Teen Charged in Boating Crash That Killed 16-Year-Old Girl

Police Lights | Crime | Police Tape
Although there was alcohol on the boat, the driver was not impaired, Pinellas deputies say. None of the teens on the boat was wearing a life jacket. INDIAN SHORES –Read More