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Florida officials are cracking down on teen takeovers after multiple planned gatherings in Pinellas County, warning that events promoted online can lead to violence and criminal consequences
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the deaths of an adult man and woman found Wednesday at a residence on James Melvin Drive in Plant City. Detectives say there is no known threat to the public as the investigation continues.
Two people were injured in a stabbing at an apartment complex near USF early Wednesday morning. Deputies say all involved parties have been identified, and both victims are in stable condition.
Police agencies across Tampa Bay are increasing enforcement, expanding social media monitoring and investing in youth programs as they work to prevent teen takeover events from escalating into violence this summer.
Pinellas and Clearwater law enforcement officials say they are intensifying efforts to stop teen takeover events after a 17-year-old was shot during a gathering at Clearwater Beach on May 31. Authorities have arrested a 16-year-old suspect and plan to use increased enforcement and new social media monitoring tools to identify and prevent future incidents.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputy was arrested May 30 on DUI-related charges following a traffic stop in Citrus Park, according to officials.
A 19-year-old bicyclist died after a hit-and-run crash near West Waters Avenue and North Albany Avenue on May 25, and Tampa Police are asking the public for help identifying a 2013-2016 Toyota RAV4 believed to be involved.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office made 36 DUI arrests and responded to multiple boating incidents during its Memorial Day weekend safety operation conducted with local law enforcement partners.
Detectives say a sophisticated retail theft ring operating across four states led to 14 arrests and the seizure of millions in stolen goods during “Operation D-Fence.”
Plant City residents voiced frustration and demanded stronger domestic violence prevention efforts during a Plant City commission meeting following multiple recent shootings, including a quadruple homicide involving a mother, grandmother and two young children.
