Commissioner Kevin Beckner, Hillsborough County

 

 

Monday, November 28, 2011 12:43 PM

With civil citations, task force tries helping juveniles, families

By MIKE SALINERO | The Tampa Tribune Published: November 27, 2011 Updated: November 27, 2011 - 3:03 PM TAMPA -- Now that Hillsborough County has adopted a civil citation program that officials hope will keep more juveniles out of courts and detention, a task force is looking at ways... [More]

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Thursday, September 29, 2011 4:04 PM

One Frustrated Florida County Tackles Auto Insurance Fraud On Its Own

  By Michael Adams | September 29, 2011 One county in Florida has decided not to wait on state lawmakers’ promise to address the insurance fraud and fix the state’s automobile no-fault law. It has passed its own ordinance to crack down on fraudulent medical clinics. ... [More]

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Wednesday, September 21, 2011 11:23 AM

Hillsborough looks to combat staged accident fraud

By MIKE SALINERO | The Tampa Tribune Published: September 21, 2011 TAMPA -- Commissioners will consider closing a loophole that exempts medical clinics from licensure requirements if a physician's name is on the license application. On the night of June 9, 2009, Haley Morris ... [More]

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Friday, May 13, 2011 2:17 PM

Deputies target 53 people in personal injury scams

By Jessica Vander Velde, Times Staff Writer In Print: Friday, May 13, 2011 TAMPA — Some faked car crashes. Others filed false insurance claims. On Thursday, deputies issued warrants for 53 people accused of working one of the fastest growing scams in the area — personal injury ... [More]

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Wednesday, May 04, 2011 1:28 PM

Two Brandon-area students earn inaugural youth excellence awards

By BARBARA ROUTEN | Special correspondent Published: May 04, 2011 » 0 Comments | Post a Comment BRANDON -- When Jessica Martinez of Randall Middle School learned she won a Youth Excellence and Achievement Award for Success Despite Difficult Odds, she said, "I felt good... [More]

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Monday, April 18, 2011 2:46 PM

Lawmakers want civil citations for juveniles statewide

By ELAINE SILVESTRINI | The Tampa Tribune Published: April 18, 2011 A program designed to give juvenile law-breakers a chance to avoid arrest records will be bolstered around the state under bills approved by the House last week and on track for passage in the Senate. Employin... [More]

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Friday, February 04, 2011 10:48 AM

Beckner: Taking over juvenile detention could save millions

By MIKE SALINERO | The Tampa Tribune Published: February 4, 2011 TAMPA - Hillsborough County is looking at taking over juvenile detention duties from the state Department of Juvenile Justice, a move that could save county taxpayers millions of dollars. State law allows count... [More]

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Friday, January 21, 2011 10:34 PM

Task force: Use civil citations for non-violent youth offenders

By MIKE SALINERO | The Tampa Tribune Published: January 21, 2011 TAMPA - Expanded and streamlined use of civil citations for juvenile offenders who commit misdemeanor crimes or other non-violent offenses would help turn around troubled youth, members of Hillsborough County's ... [More]

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Friday, January 21, 2011 10:28 PM

Hillsborough wants to crack down on fraud from staged crashes

By MIKE SALINERO | The Tampa Tribune Published: January 21, 2011 TAMPA - Hillsborough County is becoming a hotbed for insurance fraud involving staged auto accidents, and law enforcement is asking county government for help in fighting the crimes. On Thursday, county commiss... [More]

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Monday, November 01, 2010 12:56 PM

Transportation plan is more than a commuter train

Tampa Tribune, November 1, 2010  A train linking downtown Tampa to the airport and to the USF area and beyond has long been the focus of the debate over the transportation referendum, which leaves suburban voters feeling shortchanged. But approval of an extra one-cent-per-dolla... [More]

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