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Former HART officials support accusations of mismanagement by CEO
The former employees claim safety and work culture issues as the HART Board seeks an investigation.
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HART board seeks independent investigation into alleged management issues at Hillsborough’s transit agency
CEO Adelee Le Grand said the investigation should be handled by the HART Board, as opposed to independently.
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Meet Hillsborough County Commission’s new right-wing board members
The new commissioners will be sworn in on November 22.
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‘Dictator and tyrant’: HART director’s leaked resignation letter alleges hostile behavior from CEO
HART’s public records team couldn’t find the document for months, but it was provided to CL by a confidential source.
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HART terminated several high-ranking employees this week
CEO Adelee Le Grand said that more cuts may be coming due a recently failed transportation tax vote.
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Hillsborough leaders wonder how transit will improve after transportation tax fails
They all agreed that more transit funding is desperately needed, and soon.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis tells court he shouldn’t have to testify under oath over Andrew Warren suspension
The governor has talked to the media at length about why he suspended Warren, but doesn’t want to give a legally binding statement.
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Hillsborough County court appeal means residents can continue to vote on transportation tax
Earlier this month, a judge ruled against the tax referendum’s ballot language, and the county has appealed.
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Andrew Warren, Sen. Jeff Brandes and others to speak at Tampa Criminal Justice Summit
The summit takes place on October 29 and will discuss an array of key issues in the criminal justice system.
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Hillsborough School Board could approve new mascot for Chamberlain Chiefs next week
Students helped select the new name over the last few months.
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After Hillsborough voters removed him from the bench, Jared Smith seeks a DeSantis appointment
The former judge, who faced heavy scrutiny for his behavior, is eyeing a seat on the 6th District Court of Appeals in Lakeland.
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Tampa Bay shelter and sandbag locations open ahead of Hurricane Ian
Counties across Tampa Bay are urging residents to prepare for Hurricane Ian.
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Evictions skyrocketed in Hillsborough County last month
Leaders say the situation will only get worse unless bold action is taken.
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Hillsborough Sheriff lawyers make failed attempt at qualified immunity after resting case in Andrew Joseph III trial
Qualified immunity was denied for Corporal Mark Clark before the trial, but HCSO tried again, and failed.
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Judge in Andrew Joseph III trial scolds Hillsborough Sheriff for arresting witness
‘They said I missed my court date and I was going to jail because of it.’
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In Tampa trial, family of Andrew Joseph III remembers ‘golden child’ and says there’s no proof he caused trouble at fair
Today, a Hillsborough Sheriff representative was evasive when asked why Joseph was painted as a criminal.
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Despite attempt to block testimony, friend of Andrew Joseph III says HCSO advised them to cross I-4
The witness gave an emotional testimony about the events leading up to Joseph’s death.
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In Andrew Joseph III trial, expert testifies Hillsborough deputies violated constitution and state law
The judge in the federal wrongful death trial also clashed with HCSO’s legal team about interpretation of state law.
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Hillsborough sheriff sergeant says laws about child detention are up for interpretation in Andrew Joseph III trial
Retired Master Sergeant Todd Anthony said that Florida State Law about detaining children should be up to individual officers.
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As Tampa trial for Andrew Joseph III family begins, activists from around the country show support
The trial is expected to last until Sept. 22, and some activists said they will be in Tampa the whole time.