Fake $100s, Frontier Complaints, 31 Roaches

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Restaurant Inspections: 31 Roaches, Rodent Burrow, Bare Hands

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered emergency closures at five area eateries last week when conditions inside didn’t meet state guidelines for health and safety.

Frontier: Working To Resolve Tampa Bay Complaints

Tampa Bay area consumers who have experienced technical issues since Frontier Communications took over Verizon’s landline telephone, internet and television services on April 1 can rest assured the company is working on it, officials said late Monday.

Munchkin Pacifier Recall Includes Florida

Munchkin pacifiers sold across Florida and the country at Walmart, Target, Babies-R-Us and on Amazon have been recalled for a choking hazard. About 180,000 Munchkin Latch lightweight pacifiers and clips were sold as a set between March 2014 through March 2016, according to a release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Listeria Recall Expands: More Trader Joe’s Items Included

Tampa Bay area residents may want to check their freezers as a national frozen vegetable recall expands its reach once more. This time, products from Trader Joe’s are affected.

Florida Woman Gets Stuck In Banyan Tree

Police officers and firefighters are quite accustomed to helping people get out of tight jams. After all, it’s their duty to “protect and serve.”

Fake $100 Bills Circulating In Sarasota

Folks who live in or pass through the Sarasota area might want to take a closer look at their cash. If $100 bills are in their wallets, there’s a chance the currency just might be fake.

Eastern Conference Finals: Lightning Tickets Available Soon

Tampa Bay Lightning fans eager to see if the Bolts can hang onto the Eastern Conference Championship title two years in a row will get their chance soon. The team has announced tickets for the conference championship round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs go on sale Thursday.

Tampa Road Rage Shooting: Video Released

The Tampa Police Department is asking for help identifying the driver of on SUV involved in a probable road rage shooting on the Howard Frankland Bridge Monday night.

Mom Of St. Pete Girl Who Died In Pond Plans Lawsuit

Yashica Clemmons wants her day in court on behalf of her daughter, Dominique Battle, who drowned inside a stolen car in March.

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