Deputies seize drugs, cash and a firearm from Tampa residence
TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) seized large quantities of illegal narcotics, a firearm, and thousands of dollars in cash following a search warrant in Tampa. Justin Bueso, 20, was arrested after an HCSO Gang Unit investigation led deputies to obtain a warrant for a...
Two Plant City High School Students Charged After Loaded Gun Found on Campus Following...
Two teenagers have been arrested at Plant City High School after a loaded gun was found on campus during an investigation into a reported vehicle burglary. Hillsborough County deputies responded to the incident on Wednesday when a 17-year-old student, identified as Edward Diaz Aguilar, notified authorities that his...
Florida student arrested after bringing loaded firearm, knife to high school
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida high schooler was arrested after authorities say he brought a loaded firearm and a knife in his possession on campus. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said on November 18, a Strawberry Crest High School student was arrested. At around 11:23 a.m., school...
Gunfire And Foot Chase: Jury Convicts Bartow Fugitive Who Turned Weapon On U.S. Marshals
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A federal jury delivered a guilty verdict Friday against a Bartow man involved in a violent confrontation with law enforcement. Myles Andrew Strickland, 36, was convicted of assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon, discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, and possessing a...
The Small Town In Florida Where You Can Live On Nothing But Social Security
Ever wondered if there’s a place in the Sunshine State where your Social Security check might actually cover all your expenses?. A magical unicorn of affordability where you don’t need to choose between medication and macaroni?. Dade City, Florida might just be that mythical creature. Nestled in Pasco...
Calls Ignored: Lake Wales Woman Found Hiding In Bartow Trailer After Winter Haven Theft
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Lake Wales woman found herself in handcuffs Saturday morning after deputies say she drove off with a Chevy Malibu that didn’t belong to her and refused to return it. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), a resident in Winter Haven reported...
Florida man accused of stealing and altering truck, tossing backpack of meth into bushes
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida man was arrested after he stole a truck in Plant City and then attempted to conceal the truck's identity by altering its appearance. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says at about 1:50 p.m., deputies found the suspect, identified as Eric Wells,...
Judges clash over Citizens Insurance arbitration process as homeowners caught in legal limbo
A legal battle over Citizens Property Insurance's controversial arbitration clause has intensified, with two Florida judges issuing conflicting rulings that leave hundreds of homeowners uncertain about their path to justice. The dispute centers on Citizens' mandatory arbitration process, which forces policyholders...
Residents and Visitors: Improving Traffic Flow by Limiting Phone Use and Maintaining Speed Limits
Traffic congestion is a growing concern for both residents and visitors alike. The issue seems to be exacerbated by drivers who are more focused on their phones than the road ahead. The common consensus is that if drivers were to put down their phones and accelerate at a normal pace to the speed limit, traffic would...
2 Teens Killed in Tragic Florida Crash Involving 75-Year-Old Driver on State Road 33
On Saturday evening, a tragic two-car crash on Florida’s State Road 33 killed two high school students and injured dozens more. Authorities said the crash involved a 16-year-old girl and her 17-year-old boyfriend from South Lake High School, as well as a 75-year-old Lakeland man driving an SUV. According...
