Unclaimed Property, College Values, Woman Run Over

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11 Florida Colleges Rank Best For Value

Floridians seeking the biggest bang for their buck when it’s time to send their kids to college will find the Sunshine State is a pretty good place to be. Eleven schools across Florida ranked among the best college values in the country, according to Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money” report.

Tampa Bank Robber Busted In Minutes: Cops

A would-be bank robber accused of trying to hold up a Tampa SunTrust bank branch Tuesday morning didn’t even make it outside before police had him in custody.

Unclaimed Property: $313 Million Returned To Floridians

Floridians looking for easy money may want to check out the state’s Division of Unclaimed Property. More than 513,000 people did last year, cashing in on an estimated $313 million they had coming to them.

Restaurant Inspections: Dead Roaches, No Beard Guards

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered emergency closures at two Tampa Bay area eateries last week when conditions inside didn’t meet state guidelines for health and safety.

Newport Cigarette Bandits Sought By Deputies

The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is on the hunt for two men involved in two Monday cigarette heists in the Land O’ Lakes and Wesley Chapel areas.

Whiskey Joe’s Port Richey Groundbreaking Set

Tampa Bay area residents and visitors will soon find a new Whiskey Joe’s Bar & Grill location open to serve them. Groundbreaking on the Port Richey establishment is set to take place on July 20. The new eatery is scheduled to begin serving up dishes in December.

Man Called Cops 98 Times To Get Drug Money Back: Police

A Clearwater man whose cash was seized during a January drug bust evidently wanted it back. So much so, police say he placed 98 calls to them in a single day to make the request.

Florida Woman Run Over After Parking Dispute

A 27-year-old Gibsonton woman faces attempted second-degree murder charges after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies say she used her Toyota Corolla to end an early Tuesday morning dispute related to parking concerns.

Florida Woman Run Over After Parking Dispute

A 27-year-old Gibsonton woman faces attempted second-degree murder charges after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies say she used her Toyota Corolla to end an early Tuesday morning dispute related to parking concerns.

13 Injured In PSTA Bus Versus Car Crash

An estimated 13 people were taken to the hospital following a Tuesday evening crash involving a PSTA bus and a Honda Civic.

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