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Florida Senate advances proposal to attract out-of-state cops with $5,000 bonuses

The bill also would increase the base salary for each county sheriff by $5,000.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida March 1, 2022January 14, 2025

The bill also would increase the base salary for each county sheriff by $5,000.

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Florida’s plan to recruit out-of-state cops with $5,000 moves forward

“This bill is a small sacrifice to show our appreciation,” Leek said.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 1, 2022September 20, 2024

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Tampa Police Department is now concealing neighborhood crime data. A national crime-tracking group says it’s a public safety risk.

TPD used Marsy’s Law as the reason for changing the data, but the law does not support TPD’s changes.

by Justin Garcia January 21, 2022May 19, 2025

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Tampa police will update city council on controversial ‘crime free multi-housing’ program Thursday

The program has been the subject of local and nationwide controversy.

by Justin Garcia December 1, 2021February 8, 2025

Music

One year later, see photos from slain rapper XXXtentacion’s canceled 2017 Ybor City concert

by CL Staff September 1, 2018

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Sh*t happened 10/13/15: Body cams work, Grier suspended, giant potty chair

by Scott Harrell October 13, 2015June 5, 2022

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Sh*t happened 4/28/15: Maryland riots, Bass Pro jobs & more

by Scott Harrell April 28, 2015June 5, 2022

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Kriseman: Despite clouds, Sunshine reigns in St. Petersburg

by Cathy Salustri January 24, 2015August 17, 2023

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Cops caught on camera

Police officers know there are smartphones capturing their every move. And yet …

by Scott Harrell June 6, 2013June 24, 2025

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The Gaily News: Four St. Pete police officers improperly access info on former transgender colleague

by Tiffany Razzano March 6, 2013August 3, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Cops meets The Departed in Boston’s Finest

TNT’s latest is like watchin’ an episode o’ CAWPS with wicked pissah production.

by Kevin Tall February 28, 2013June 25, 2025

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Even Newt got a hug

RNC Wrap-up: Clint choked, Honey Badger cared, and two, count ’em two, got arrested.

by David Warner September 6, 2012August 3, 2023

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Introducing the next president of the universe, Vermin Supreme

(And yes, that’s his real name …)

by Alex Pickett August 29, 2012July 25, 2025

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The 99 Percenters’ Handbook

A practical toolbox for activists — and anyone else who gets caught up in the melee.

by Arielle Stevenson August 22, 2012August 3, 2023

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Cyber criminals don’t want you to read this …

by Robert Demery February 12, 2012December 28, 2023

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6 reasons Floridians should be afraid — very afraid —

From backward laws to shady politics, there’s a lot to worry about in 2012.

by Mitch Perry October 20, 2011August 3, 2023

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Occupy Wall Street: Getting to the point

A local reporter and activist says the media’s demand for soundbites is at odds with the protests’ larger vision.

by Kelly Benjamin October 13, 2011August 3, 2023

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Take us out to the ballgame, then take us on a thrill ride

by William McKeen April 28, 2011June 5, 2022

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Television Review: TNT’s Rizzoli and Isles — Pilot Episode

by Shannon Bennett July 20, 2010June 29, 2025

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How accurate are lie-detector tests?

by Cecil Adams April 21, 2010May 13, 2024