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120 Illegal Turtles Found In Man's Home; Pleads Guilty To Trafficking

A 48-year-old Spring Hill man has pleaded guilty to two counts of Lacey Act Trafficking after Tampa police officers found several 300-gallon pools filled with 120 turtles intended for trafficking in his home. The turtles were turned over to a wildlife rehabilitator who works with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Firefighter Dies In Crash On Interstate 4: Officials

An off-duty Polk County firefighter died early Nov. 18 in a crash on Interstate 4 in Davenport, according to authorities and reports. Polk County Fire Rescue confirmed Brian Herr, a 41-year-old firefighter and paramedic from Wesley Chapel, died in the one-vehicle crash.

Dogs Rescued From Burning Home

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue saved two dogs from a burning home in Valrico after multiple 911 callers reported smoke coming from the eaves of the house. Firefighters found an air-conditioner on fire.

Nick Hogan, Son Of Hulk Hogan, Charged With DUI In Clearwater: Reports

Nick Hogan, the 33-year-old son of wrestling icon and former TV personality Hulk Hogan, is being charged on suspicion of driving under the influence, per media reports. Hogan, whose real name is Nicholas Bollea, was pulled over after being accused of speeding and failing to yield to officers who were conducting a traffic stop.

Dog Thrown Over Rescue’s Fence, Left To Die Day Before Thanksgiving

A dog was thrown over the fence of a Boca Raton animal rescue’s fence and “left to die” the day before Thanksgiving, Tri-County Animal Rescue wrote in a Facebook post.

7-Foot-Long Gator Found On Trail At Preserve

A 7-foot-long alligator has been relocated to a section of the Brooker Creek Nature Preserve in Tarpon Springs that's off-limits to the public after being discovered moseying along the public nature trail at the preserve on Thanksgiving.

Teen Critically Hurt After Being Hit By Trolley

A 15-year-old Gulfport girl was critically injured when she was hit by a PSTA trolley in St. Petersburg Nov. 19. She had just gotten off the SunRunner bus and was hit by the trolley as she crossed the street, according to police.

FL Man Convicted Of Fatally Shooting Man At Memorial Service

A man was convicted on charges related to the fatal shooting of another man attending a memorial service in Manatee County. Troy Davis Sr. was convicted of second-degree murder, conspiracy to tamper with a witness and harassing a witness following a trial.

Cop Stole Money, Drugs From Suspects In Sting: DOJ

A Miami police officer faces federal charges after using his unmarked vehicle and position to steal drugs from suspects, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Frenel Cenat took a bag of money, gave $13,000 to the person who told him about the deal, and kept $39,000. In a second case, authorities said Cenat took a duffle bag containing $80,000 in $100 bills and 7 kilograms of fake cocaine and allowed the driver to leave.

More Top News Of The Week

• 3 Applesauce Products Recalled In FL Due To Lead Contamination: DOH
• Witness List Updated For Petito, Laundrie Trial In Florida
• Snowcat Ridge Delays Reopening Snow Park Due To Restroom Renovations
• Teen Killed In Crash With Semi: Police
• Potentially Fatal Mystery Respiratory Illness Is Sickening FL Dogs
• Pharmacy To Pay $800,000 For Billing For Unrequested Drugs
• Child Pornography Charges Handed Down Against Largo Man
• Man Guilty In Fatal Shooting Of Ex-Girlfriend At Bank
• Producing Child Pornography Lands Man In Federal Prison
• 2 Injured In Fiery Wrong-Way I-75 N Crash: Report
• Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Thonotosassa
• Man Bit Off Victim’s Ear During Fight At Bar: Police
• Peaches, Plums, Nectarines Recalled In FL That Killed 1, Sickened 11
• Homeless Man Struck By Train
• Woman Packed Gun In Carry-On Bag, Detained At Sarasota Airport
• Tampa Father, Daughter Die In Head-On Crash With Truck In VA: Reports
• Who Killed Mary Jo Shelleby? Info Sought 50 Years Later

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