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Rocket launchers, flute gun given up in Bay area gun swap

Monday, February 4th, 2013, 12:21pm

TAMPA, Florida - Two rocket launchers and a flute fashioned into a gun were among the weapons turned into the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office's Gun Swap program on Saturday.

"We knew in light of the recent tragedy in Newtown that it would be popular," said Captain Chad Chronister.

A total of 2,541 weapons were exchanged for $75 and tickets to a Tampa Bay Rays home game at five locations throughout the county.

Gun Swap was an amnesty program of sorts, aimed at getting unwanted weapons of the streets.

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Year in Review: Weird, weird Florida...

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Monday, December 31st, 2012, 3:43pm

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- In 2012, Florida was a state where a lifeguard got
fired for saving a life, a woman got arrested for riding a manatee and a
man repeatedly used 911 as a phone sex service.

Think that's weird? It gets worse and more tragic.

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Man breaks dog's leg during argument

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, December 7th, 2012, 1:54pm

Riverview, Florida -- Hillsborough County detectives are asking for the public's help locating a man wanted for animal cruelty, domestic battery and stalking.

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Police: Riverview driver cited in GA circus trailer accident

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012, 1:29pm

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Authorities in Savannah say a truck driver has been cited after a trailer containing eight circus animals became unhitched on a highway.

Authorities said late Monday that Michael K. Ramos of Riverview, Florida, was charged with driving too fast for conditions, failing to maintain his lane and having an improper class license after the accident on Interstate 516.

Police say Ramos hit a sign, which dislodged the trailer containing animals performing in the UniverSoul Circus. Police said medics treated two llamas for minor nose and foot injuries.

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Red light runners Vol 10.

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Thursday, October 18th, 2012, 10:48am

Check out these red light runners from around the bay area.

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FIND: Red light cameras are in your area

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Man on bicycle robs bank

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, July 27th, 2012, 4:02pm

Apollo Beach, Florida -- Detectives are searching for the man who robbed the TD Bank Friday afternoon.

Authorities say on July 27, around 9 a.m., the man rode up to the bank at 6176 Hwy N on a red bicycle and demanded cash from the teller. Once he received an undisclosed amount of money, he fled on foot leaving the bike behind.

Photo Gallery: Man on bicycle robs bank

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