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Sarasota Police highlight license plate reader technology amid scrutiny

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Automated license plate readers have become an increasingly controversial tool for law enforcement, raising questions about privacy and how the technology is used.The Sarasota Police Department says the technology is helping officers develop leads, locate suspects and solve...

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Hillsborough County sheriff’s office arrests 30 registered sex offenders in pre-Halloween checks

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested 30 registered sex offenders during compliance checks conducted ahead of Halloween.Detectives checked on 1,202 registered sex offenders living in unincorporated Hillsborough County during Operation...

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Manatee County approves more than $100 million for stormwater, hurricane recovery projects

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County is investing more than $100 million in infrastructure projects aimed at reducing flooding and strengthening communities following Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton.The first round of projects approved by county commissioners includes drainage...

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Around 4.9 million people possibly impacted by Florida Student Financial Aid data breach, FLDOE says

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A data breach has impacted the Florida Student Financial Aid website, according to the state Department of Education. The breach involved “unauthorized criminal access” to Department information and may have impacted around 4.9 million people, FLDOE said on Thursday....

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