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2011-03-15T14:31:00.000-07:00

Gov. Scott, Cabinet okay civil rights restrictions for felons - St. Petersburg Times

2011-03-10T05:08:00.001-08:00

http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/gov-scott-cabinet-okay-civil-rights-restrictions-for-felons/1156215

Fla. judge orders debt collector to not use Facebook to dun -

2011-03-10T04:53:00.000-08:00

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2011/03/fla-judge-orders-debt-collector-to-not-use-facebook-other-social-media/1?csp=Dailybriefing

St. Pete man gets DUI after deputy puts him in cab

2010-11-11T03:45:00.001-08:00

http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/news/local/st-pete-man-gets-dui-after-deputy-puts-him-in-cab-111110

Red light-runners beware! It's National "Stop on Red" Week | Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota | WTSP.com

2010-08-02T07:38:00.001-07:00

http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=139417&catid=250&source=nletter-%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute1%%

Traffic deaths in Florida hit record low - St. Petersburg Times

2010-06-15T05:11:00.001-07:00

http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/accidents/traffic-deaths-in-florida-hit-record-low/1102387

Forbes.com Mobile Edition

2010-06-15T04:56:00.001-07:00

http://mobile.forbes.com/device/article.php?CALL_URL=http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/14/homeowners-flood-earthquake-liability-personal-finance-what-insurance-covers.html?partner=alerts

Save on Casualty Insurance

2010-06-13T20:49:00.001-07:00

http://mobile.forbes.com/device/article.php?CALL_URL=http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2010/0628/investment-guide-casualty-insurance-homeowners-save-thousands.html?partner=alerts

Six arrested in Hillsborough for insurance fraud - St. Petersburg Times

2010-06-05T17:51:00.001-07:00

http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/six-arrested-in-hillsborough-for-insurance-fraud/1100068

Indy 500 Driver Gets Speeding Ticket Before Race | Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota | WTSP.com 10 Connects

2010-05-31T08:25:00.001-07:00

http://www.wtsp.com/news/watercooler/story.aspx?storyid=133148&catid=58&source=nletter-%25%25__AdditionalEmailAttribute1%25%25

Pasco judge says plea deal too soft for woman in theft case - St. Petersburg Times

2010-05-21T22:02:00.001-07:00

http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/criminal/former-paralegal-accused-of-stealing-comes-to-court-with-20000/1096609

New law means changes in red-light camera enforcement

2010-05-18T16:29:00.000-07:00

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/may/18/181455/new-law-means-changes-red-light-camera-enforcement/news-metro/

Crist signs red light camera bill into law - Bay News 9

2010-05-14T05:18:00.001-07:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/5/14/618998.html?title=Crist+signs+red+light+camera+bill+into+law

Pinellas Park police beat : Pinellas Park Beacon - Tampa Bay Newspapers

2010-05-08T11:11:00.001-07:00

http://www.tbnweekly.com/pubs/pinellas_park_beacon/content_articles/050610_par-03.txt

Law.com - Defense Lawyers Line Up, Plaintiffs Lawyers Team Up on Oil Spill Cases

2010-05-07T12:20:00.000-07:00

http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202457822548&src=EMC-Email&et=editorial&bu=Law.com&pt=Law.com%20Newswire%20Update&cn=LAWCOM_NewswireUpdate_20100507&kw=Defense%20Lawyers%20Line%20Up%2C%20Plaintiffs%20Lawyers%20Team%20Up%20on%20Oil%20Spill%20Cases

HB 971: Drivers with DUI's could be on the road

2010-05-06T06:35:00.001-07:00

http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=131362&catid=250&source=nletter-%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute1%%

37 new pedestrian flags encourage safety on Gulf Blvd - Bay News 9

2010-04-29T04:21:00.001-07:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/4/28/612734.html?title=37+new+pedestrian+flags+encourage+safety+on+Gulf+Blvd

Senate passes red light camera bill; goes to Charlie Crist

2010-04-28T07:27:00.001-07:00

http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=130783&catid=250&source=nletter-%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute1%%

Senate passes red light camera bill; goes to Crist - Bay News 9

2010-04-28T02:10:00.000-07:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/4/27/612179.html?title=Senate+passes+red+light+camera+bill;+goes+to+Crist

Deputies: Man tried to ram patrol car, flee, before Tampa DUI arrest - St. Petersburg Times

2010-04-27T19:11:00.001-07:00

http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/deputies-man-tried-to-ram-patrol-car-flee-before-dui-arrest/1090636

Loopholes allow serial DUI offender to avoid felony charge - St. Petersburg Times

2010-04-24T19:56:00.001-07:00

http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/loopholes-allow-serial-dui-offender-to-avoid-felony-charge/1089615

Your secrets aren't safe with most copy machines - St. Petersburg Times

2010-04-24T19:46:00.001-07:00

http://www.tampabay.com/features/consumer/your-secrets-arent-safe-with-most-copy-machines/1089864

Hulk Hogan blames insurance company in lawsuit over coverage

2010-04-23T02:12:00.001-07:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2010/apr/22/221307/hulk-hogan-blames-insurance-company-lawsuit-over-c/news-breaking/

Hills. Co. deputies bust staged car-crash scams - Bay News 9

2010-04-23T02:07:00.001-07:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/4/22/610446.html?title=Hills.+Co.+deputies+bust+staged+car-crash+scams

Bankruptcy filings in Tampa jump 21 percent in first quarter - St. Petersburg Times

2010-04-15T19:59:00.001-07:00

http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/personalfinance/bankruptcy-filings-in-tampa-jump-21-percent-in-first-quarter/1087486

Man found not guilty in St. Petersburg AK-47 murder case - St. Petersburg Times

2010-04-15T18:57:00.001-07:00

http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/criminal/man-found-not-guilty-in-st-petersburg-ak-47-murder-case/1087709

Pasco deputies: Woman used car as weapon

2010-04-15T06:10:00.001-07:00

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/apr/14/pa-deputies-car-was-weapon/news-breaking/

Mercury Insurance Group may face fines for overcharging - latimes.com

2010-04-13T04:43:00.000-07:00

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-mercury13-2010apr13,0,6189069.story

Pedestrian hit by SUV in St. Petersburg

2010-04-13T04:41:00.001-07:00

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/apr/13/pedestrian-hit-suv-st-petersburg/news-breaking/

Fla. lawmakers examine red-light traffic cameras

2010-04-12T17:45:00.001-07:00

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/apr/12/fla-lawmakers-examine-red-light-traffic-cameras/news-breaking/

Morton Plant sued for releasing man accused of murder - Bay News 9

2010-04-09T04:52:00.001-07:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/4/9/605242.html?title=Morton+Plant+sued+for+releasing+man+accused+of+murder

Pay your parking ticket or deal with debt collector - Bay News 9

2010-04-04T17:16:00.001-07:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/4/4/602761.html?title=Pay+your+parking+ticket+or+deal+with+debt+collector

Clerks of courts face new round of budget cuts

2010-03-26T21:14:00.001-07:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2010/mar/26/clerks-courts-face-new-round-budget-cuts/news-breaking/

Report: Jail deputy quits after berating motorist at Taco Bell

2010-03-26T21:13:00.001-07:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2010/mar/26/261651/report-jail-deputy-quits-after-confrontation-motor/news-breaking/

Pinellas deputies issue 10 seatbelt violations (i-poll) - Bay News 9

2010-03-26T21:09:00.001-07:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/3/26/600040.html?title=Pinellas+deputies+issue+10+seatbelt+violations+(i-poll)

Fla. Jury Awards Smoker's Widow $26.6 Million

2010-03-26T19:04:00.001-07:00

http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202446749630&src=EMC-Email&et=editori
al&bu=Law.com&pt=LAWCOM%20Newswire&cn=NW_20100325&kw=Fla.%20Jury%20Awards%20
Smoker%27s%20Widow%20%2426.6%20Million

Agencies' paths vary when cameras catch illegal right turns

2010-03-26T18:50:00.001-07:00

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/mar/26/agencies-paths-vary-when-cameras-catch-illegal-rig/news-metro/

Lawyer decries treatment of jailed reggae singer

2010-03-22T21:17:00.000-07:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2010/mar/22/221749/lawyer-decries-treatment-jailed-reggae-singer/news-breaking/

FHP: Driver rear-ends PSTA bus in St. Pete - Bay News 9

2010-03-22T21:16:00.001-07:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/3/22/598344.html?title=FHP:+Driver+rear-ends+PSTA+bus+in+St.+Pete

Hillsborough drivers appeal red light camera violations - Bay News 9

2010-03-22T21:14:00.001-07:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/3/22/598311.html?title=Hillsborough+drivers+appeal+red+light+camera+violations

St. Pete takes step toward red light cameras | Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota | WTSP.com 10 Connects

2010-03-22T05:14:00.001-07:00

http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=127849&catid=250&source=nletter-%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute1%%

FHP arrests woman who drove car into swimming pool - Bay News 9

2010-03-21T17:54:00.000-07:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/3/21/597837.html?title=New:+FHP+arrests+woman+who+drove+car+into+swimming+pool

Federal grant helps Pinellas County run nation's first drug court for women - St. Petersburg Times

2010-03-21T12:42:00.001-07:00

http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/federal-grant-helps-pinellas-county-run-nations-first-drug-court-for-women/1081224

Bad economy affects jury duty in Bay area - Bay News 9

2010-03-20T22:17:00.001-07:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/3/20/597647.html?title=Bad+economy+affects+jury+duty+in+Bay+area

Cross-dressing felon nabbed after skirting police effort

2010-03-18T06:14:00.000-07:00

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/mar/17/171711/tampa-police-shoot-suspect/news-metro/

Man arrested for hiding drugs in fat rolls | Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota | WTSP.com 10 Connects

2010-03-16T22:39:00.001-07:00

http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=127618&catid=58&source=nletter-%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute1%%

DUI manslaughter trial begins in 2008 wreck

2010-03-16T17:31:00.001-07:00

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/mar/16/dui-manslaughter-trial-begins-2008-wreck/news-breaking/

GM Battles to Withhold Safety Secrets

2010-03-09T03:28:00.001-08:00

http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202445939602&src=EMC-Email&et=editori
al&bu=Law.com&pt=LAWCOM%20Newswire&cn=NW_20100309&kw=GM%20Battles%20to%20Wit
hhold%20Safety%20Secrets

Truck drivers raging on the road - latimes.com

2010-03-06T08:21:00.000-08:00

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-truckers-road-rage6-2010mar06,0,2439858.story

Juveniles arrested for vandalizing more than 20 homes - Bay News 9

2010-03-01T19:55:00.000-08:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/3/1/588885.html?title=Juveniles+arrested+for+vandalizing+more+than+20+homes

Port Richey woman busted faking drug test | Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota | WTSP.com 10 Connects

2010-03-01T10:54:00.001-08:00

http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=126358&catid=250

Florida lawmakers to tackle texting while driving, pythons

2010-03-01T05:54:00.001-08:00

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/mar/01/florida-lawmakers-tackle-texting-while-driving-pyt/news-breaking/

Florida seat-belt crackdown begins today

2010-03-01T05:53:00.000-08:00

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/mar/01/authorities-plan-seat-belt-crackdown-begins-today/news-metro/

Jails limit some inmate mail to postcards

2010-02-28T21:55:00.001-08:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2010/feb/28/na-jails-limit-some-inmate-mail-to-postcards/news-breaking/

Unlocked Sarasota police cruiser robbed

2010-02-28T21:53:00.001-08:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2010/feb/28/unlocked-sarasota-police-cruiser-robbed/news-breaking/

Arizona speed cameras incite a mini revolt - latimes.com

2010-02-20T04:45:00.000-08:00

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-traffic-cameras20-2010feb20,0,7499882.story

Drunk man in court had left accident scene, police say

2010-02-20T04:44:00.001-08:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2010/feb/19/191810/drunk-man-court-had-left-accident-scene-police-say/news-breaking/

Facebook plus divorce equals flammable situation

2010-02-18T19:31:00.001-08:00

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/feb/18/facebook-plus-divorce-equals-flammable-situation/news-money/

Federal road money tied to ban on texting while driving

2010-02-17T17:11:00.000-08:00

http://blogs.tampabay.com/buzz/2010/02/federal-road-money-tied-to-texting-while-driving-ban.html

Pasco jury gives $300,000 award in rear-end collision - St. Petersburg Times

2010-02-16T21:12:00.001-08:00

http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/civil/pasco-jury-gives-300000-award-in-rear-end-collision/1073668?postCode=201

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"Operation Pill Poppers" gets $750,000 off the streets | Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota | WTSP.com 10 Connects

2010-02-15T18:16:00.001-08:00

http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=125312&catid=250

Woman says God told her to shoot at neighbors | Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota | WTSP.com 10 Connects

2010-02-15T11:53:00.001-08:00

http://www.wtsp.com/news/watercooler/story.aspx?storyid=125250&catid=58

Conjugal visit ends in jail for Flagler Beach woman | Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota | WTSP.com 10 Connects

2010-02-15T11:52:00.001-08:00

http://www.wtsp.com/news/watercooler/story.aspx?storyid=125276&catid=58

How to Make Money From Distracted Driving | Inc.com

2010-02-15T11:46:00.000-08:00

http://www.inc.com/ss/how-to-make-money-distracted-driving?partner=newsletter_Success

'Stand Your Ground' civil suit is a surprise

2010-02-14T20:48:00.001-08:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2010/feb/14/na-stand-your-ground-civil-suit-is-a-surprise/news-breaking/

Fraud helps drive auto insurance hike requests in Florida

2010-02-12T03:37:00.001-08:00

http://www.bizjournals.com/mobile/news/jacksonville/2010/02/15/story3?ana=e_ph

Woman, 95, could lose life after crashing car

2010-02-12T03:33:00.001-08:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2010/feb/11/woman-95-could-lose-life-after-crashing-car/news-breaking/

Pinellas deputies: Man had pipe bomb at hospital

2010-02-12T03:32:00.001-08:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2010/feb/12/120612/explosive-device-found-homeless-patient-pinellas-d/news-breaking/

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www.frankdicosola.com
Ph: (727) 528-1114
Fax: (727) 528-1124
Sent from my iPhone

What are the worst accident hot spots in the Bay area? | abcactionnews.com

2010-02-11T20:01:00.000-08:00

http://www.abcactionnews.com/content/taking_action_for_you/investigations/story/What-are-the-worst-accident-hot-spots-in-the-Bay/XlCFkb1_-kad3yxBRawS7A.cspx?rss=794

Ex-prosecutor facing sanctions over 'impertinent accusations'

2010-02-10T04:40:00.001-08:00

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/feb/10/ex-prosecutor-facing-sanctions-over-impertinent-ac/news-breaking/

Pasco sheriff's vehicle carrying jail inmates overturns

2010-02-09T18:28:00.001-08:00

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/feb/09/091634/pasco-sheriffs-vehicle-carrying-jail-inmates-overt/

Deputies: Man pretended to be police officer

2010-02-03T21:02:00.000-08:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2010/feb/03/deputies-man-pretended-be-police-officer/news-breaking/

Unauthorized signs bring no-parking refunds in Tarpon Springs

2010-02-03T21:01:00.000-08:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2010/feb/03/031800/unauthorized-no-parking-signs-bring-citation-refun/news-breaking/

Lakeland police officer dragged by suspect's car - Bay News 9

2010-02-03T20:57:00.000-08:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/2/3/578624.html?title=Lakeland+police+officer+dragged+by+suspect's+car+

Driver attempts to pass stopped school bus, hits child - Bay News 9

2010-02-03T20:56:00.000-08:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/2/3/578705.html?title=Driver+attempts+to+pass+stopped+school+bus,+hits+child

FHP trooper wrote fake tickets

2010-02-03T14:40:00.000-08:00

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FL_TROOPER_ARRESTED_FLOL-?SITE=FLJAJ&SECTION=SOUTHEAST&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Hillsborough red-light cameras catch 1,056 violators in a month

2010-02-03T05:28:00.001-08:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2010/feb/01/hillsborough-red-light-cameras-catch-1056-violator/news-breaking/

Lawmakers want cameras to catch school-zone speeders - Bay News 9

2010-02-03T05:27:00.001-08:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/2/1/577699.html?title=Lawmakers+want+cameras+to+catch+school-zone+speeders

Hernando man gets 10 years in plea deal over 2008 fatal accident

2010-02-03T05:27:00.000-08:00

http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_15980/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=jbC3YIcT

87 Arrests Are Made in Polk Roundup | TheLedger.com

2010-02-01T18:58:00.000-08:00

http://www.theledger.com/article/20100131/news/1315068&tc=yahoo

Hillsborough red-light cameras catch 1,056 violators in a month

2010-02-01T18:54:00.000-08:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2010/feb/01/hillsborough-red-light-cameras-catch-1056-violator/news-breaking/

Hernando man gets 10 years in plea deal over 2008 fatal accident

2010-02-01T18:51:00.000-08:00

http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_15980/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=jbC3YIcT

Lawmakers want cameras to catch school-zone speeders - Bay News 9

2010-02-01T18:30:00.000-08:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/2/1/577699.html?title=Lawmakers+want+cameras+to+catch+school-zone+speeders

Attorneys to pay to use Hills. courthouse entrance - Bay News 9

2010-02-01T07:15:00.001-08:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/2/1/577503.html?title=Attorneys+to+pay+to+use+Hills.+courthouse+entrance

States go after texting drivers - USATODAY.com

2010-01-30T13:37:00.001-08:00

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-01-24-texting_N.htm?csp=Cars

Driver phone bans' impact doubted - USATODAY.com

2010-01-29T03:42:00.001-08:00

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/wireless/2010-01-29-cell-phone_N.htm?csp=

Statements, DNA evidence attacked in library rape case

2010-01-29T02:56:00.001-08:00

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/jan/28/statements-dna-evidence-attacked-library-rape/news-metro/

DOT rule for truckers, bus drivers: No texting while driving - Jacksonville Business Journal:

2010-01-29T02:51:00.000-08:00

http://jacksonville.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/stories/2010/01/25/daily31.html?ed=2010-01-28&ana=e_du_pub

Burglary suspect's getaway in pedal boat is foiled, deputies say

2010-01-25T21:09:00.001-08:00

http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_15980/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=QYDUsF0n

Warning period for red-light runners yields 2,770 citations

2010-01-15T05:52:00.001-08:00

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/jan/15/warning-period-red-light-runners-yields-2770-citat/news-breaking/

Police: man drives drunk, rear ends officer's cruiser - Bay News 9

2010-01-07T21:04:00.001-08:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/1/7/567164.html?title=Police:+man+drives+drunk,+rear+ends+officer's+cruiser++

Roofer charged after suppliers place liens on St. Pete homeowners

2010-01-05T16:39:00.001-08:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2010/jan/05/roofer-charged-after-suppliers-place-liens-st-pete/news-breaking/

Death sentence vacated due to man's low IQ

2010-01-05T16:37:00.001-08:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2010/jan/05/death-sentence-vacated-due-mans-low-iq/news-breaking/

New driver's license law causing frustrations - Bay News 9

2010-01-04T21:54:00.001-08:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/1/4/565943.html?title=New+driver's+license+law+causing+frustrations

New law aims to crack down on bad drivers - Bay News 9

2010-01-03T21:46:00.001-08:00

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/1/3/565430.html?title=New+law+aims+to+crack+down+on+bad+drivers

Dozens in Bay area charged with DUI in first hours of new year

2010-01-01T13:00:00.001-08:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2010/jan/01/dozens-bay-area-charged-dui-first-hours-new-year/news-breaking/

New law requires driving school for chronically bad drivers

2010-01-01T08:04:00.001-08:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2010/jan/01/new-law-requires-driving-school-chronically-bad-dr/news-breaking/

State Attorney's Office investigator held on DUI, drug charges

2009-12-28T17:36:00.001-08:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2009/dec/28/state-attorneys-office-investigator-held-dui-drug-/news-breaking/

Do the numbers before getting behind the wheel

2009-12-23T15:12:00.000-08:00

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/dec/23/do-numbers-getting-behind-wheel/news-metro/

Cops cracking down on jaywalkers after recent deaths

2009-12-22T14:22:00.000-08:00

http://m2.tbo.com/content/2009/dec/22/cops-cracking-down-jaywalkers-after-recent-deaths/news-breaking/