Frozen Body, Officer-Involved Shooting, Chief Steps Down

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Bradenton Man Shot Stepsons, Police Say

An argument between a 36-year-old Bradenton man and his 19-year-old stepson took a violent turn Thursday morning when police say gunshots were fired. The 19-year-old and a 12-year-old boy ended up hospitalized.

Battle Over Tampa’s Confederate Memorial Wages On

Hillsborough Commissioner Les Miller isn't giving up without a fight. His office confirmed Thursday Miller's plans to float a new motion calling for the removal of the Confederate memorial outside the county’s courthouse in downtown Tampa. The topic is expected to be addressed when the board meets on July 19.

1920’s Mansion Is Its Own ‘Private Compound’

House hunters with a passion for privacy who don't want to compromise on style might find this palatial Belleair estate to their liking. Nestled behind a 7-foot solid stone privacy wall, the property serves as its own private compound.

Tampa Police Chief Eric Ward Sets Retirement

After nearly 30 years with the Tampa Police Department, Chief Eric Ward is turning in his badge for a job in the private sector. Ward intends to go to work for Coca-Cola Beverages Florida in the next few weeks.

Failure To Click It Leads To Cocaine Arrest: Deputies

A Sarasota man’s alleged failure to click it led to a lot more than a ticket earlier this week. According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, the 69-year-old man faces felony charges after a routine seat belt violation stop led to the discovery of trafficking amounts of cocaine, narcotic equipment and marijuana.

Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting ID'd

An early Thursday morning 911 call from a man in distress sparked a chain of events that ended with an officer-involved shooting death in Plant City.

Florida Man Cashed In On Wife’s Frozen Body: Feds

The heirs of a Sun City Center man accused of putting his wife in a deep chill after her 2002 death so he could keep collecting her Social Security checks have reached an agreement with federal authorities. The sale of Allan Dunn’s condo resulted in the Social Security Administration’s recovery of more than $15,000 of the estimated $92,088 the man was accused of swiping, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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