Wild Crime Spree, WingHouse Shooting, 41 Firearms

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41 Firearms Stolen From Lithia Store

As the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office investigates a burglary that resulted in the theft of an estimated 41 firearms from a gun shop within the Lithia Ace Hardware store, they’re asking anyone with information in the case to come forward.

Man Tried To Kill Woman, 90, Deputies Say

A 46-year-old man faces attempted homicide charges after Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies say he tried to kill a 90-year-old woman at a Land O’ Lakes area Racetrac on Thursday.

Loggerhead Sea Turtle Set For Release

An adult female sea turtle found lethargic and reeling from the effects of red tide toxins back in January is set to return to waters off Anna Maria Island on Monday. Mote Marine Laboratory announced the successful recovery of “Mike” the turtle on Friday.

Red Tide Fish Kills Reported Along Central Gulf Coast

As a persistent Florida red tide bloom continues to plague the central Gulf Coast region of Florida, reports of fish kills and people experiencing respiratory irritations have come in from multiple beaches. The bloom that stretches from Pinellas County south to Lee has been an ongoing concern for several months.

Math Student's Facebook Threats Added Up To Arrest

A Polk State College student’s alleged frustrations over her math class added up to grounds for her arrest, authorities say. The 19-year-old was brought into custody by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after posts were made to her Facebook page threatening to "shoot the school up."

Missing Tampa Girl’s Body Found In Park

A 10-day search for a 17-year-old Tampa girl ended at Flatwoods Park on Friday morning with an announcement from Police Chief Eric Ward that Hailey Acierno’s body had been recovered.

Italian-Inspired Brandon Home Has 2 Master Suites

If one master suite just won’t do, this 5,000-square-foot spread in Brandon’s “The Shoals” might suite your tastes. Boasting two master suites, its own hobby room, gourmet kitchen and other upgrades, this Italian-inspired estate delivers “sophistication and elegance” at every turn.

Wild Crime Spree Spree Ends At Gunpoint

A 48-year-old man faces a long list of criminal charges after Pasco County deputies say he kept them and residents of a Hudson condominium complex hopping on Friday morning.

Fugitive Killed In Largo Parking Lot: Details Released

Six Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies are out on routine administrative leave one day after an encounter with a man wanted in Hillsborough County took a deadly turn in a Largo WingHouse parking lot.

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