Category: TAMPA

Garbage Collector Spots Boy Hiding in Trash Bin, Stops Compactor Just in Time, Saving His Life

A Florida sanitation worker was recently recognized and awarded in Hillsborough County for saving a young boy’s life. Waldo Fidele, a garbage truck driver working for Waste Connections, received the award on May 12 at the Hillsborough County Sherriff’s Office. In early February, Fidele saved the life of a child at a residence along Neving Avenue…


Dunkin’ Employee Accused of Fatally Punching 77-Year-Old Man After Using Racial Slur: Police

An employee at a Dunkin’ location in Florida is accused of throwing a punch that killed an elderly customer who allegedly used a racial slur. Corey Pujols, 27, is accused of killing a 77-year-old man after striking him before he fell back and hit his head, officials told Fox13. Investigators said that the man was…


Dunkin’ Employee Accused of Killing 77-Year-Old Man After He Allegedly Used Slur: Police

An employee at a Dunkin’ location in Florida is accused of throwing a punch that killed an elderly customer who allegedly used a racial slur. Corey Pujols, 27, is accused of killing a 77-year-old man after striking him before he fell back and hit his head, officials told Fox13. Investigators said that the man was…


Florida’s DeSantis Criticizes Media Over Coverage of Super Bowl Ralliers Not Wearing Masks

Florida’s governor on Wednesday criticized media outlets for focusing on post-Super Bowl crowds not wearing masks while reporting differently on protests last summer. “The media is worried about that, obviously, you guys really love that. You don’t care as much, if it’s a, quote, peaceful protest, and then it’s fine. You don’t care as much…


Tampa Mayor: Maskless Super Bowl Fans Will be Identified by Law Enforcement

People who weren’t wearing masks while celebrating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl win will be identified by law enforcement, Tampa’s mayor said Monday. Most people out and about were wearing face coverings, Mayor Jane Castor told reporters during a press conference. “But those few bad actors will be identified, and the Tampa Police Department will…