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INVESTIGATION: Are one community's red light cameras effective?
An ABC Action News investigation raises questions about whether accidents have increased since the City of Temple Terrace installed red light cameras.  |  Document City of Temple Terrace Crash Study (30.4KB)
UPDATE: Former Sheriff's Deputy to be evicted
Hillsborough County Commissioners have begun efforts to evict fired Sheriff's Deputy from his rent free home. Video Watch Video
UPDATE: Eviction proceedings to move forward against fired deputy
Hillsborough County Commissioners have voted to begin the process of evicting a fired Sheriff’s Deputy from his rent-free home in Brandon’s Saladino Park. Video Watch Video
INVESTIGATION: Is this former deputy a freeloader?
Why is a former Hillsborough County Sheriff's Deputy still living rent free in a public park more than a year after he was fired? Video Watch Video  |  Document Click here to see the agreement between Cartwright and the county (406.7KB)
INVESTIGATION: Does trucker law cost lives?
Tired truck drivers caught lying about the hours they drive are fined just $100 in Florida. A Tampa Bay area woman and a state senator say the law is not adequate.  |  Document Statement from Florida Trucking Association (165.1KB)
INVESTIGATION: Sex offender ordinance results in only one arrest
Hillsborough County's tough new sex offender ordinance took effect almost a year ago. There has been only one arrest so far. Video Watch Video
EXCLUSIVE: Is your nurse an ex-con?
Among those getting their nursing licenses and possibly working at a hospital or nursing facility near you: felons. INSIDE: Watch our investigation. Video Watch Video  |  Document Full statement from the Department of Health (8.8KB)
Home raffles: creative or illegal?
How would you like to have the chance to own a gorgeous, brand new South Tampa mansion for 50 bucks? Video Watch Video
How safe is your cell phone?
New technology makes it possible to hack into a person's cell phone and spy at will. Video Watch Video
Fish or foul?
In a special investigation, we tested grouper from several different Bay area restaurants and our results may leave a bad taste in your mouth. Video Watch Video
Plan to stop giving away Florida spring water dries up
For at least a decade, Florida Government has allowed bottled water companies to draw from our natural springs practically for free. A plan to stop the give-away never had a chance in Tallahassee. Video Watch Video
Taking Action: Accused con man arrested
Chris Jones is accused of swindling small businesses all over the Tampa Bay area. Investigators say they finally caught him in the act. Video Watch Video
Too many free lunches for those who can pay?
Random audits of families on the free and reduced lunch programs at public schools reveal about half don't meet the requirements to qualify. Video Watch Video
Water cops get tougher during dry times
If you think you can use your sprinklers without getting in trouble, the water cops say you have a ticket coming your way. Video Watch Video
Are Tampa Bay roads rigged for danger?
Some fear truckers, unfit to be behind the wheel, keep on truckin'. Video Watch Video
Why don't cops get tickets?
If you cause a serious accident, you'd expect to get a ticket. But we found most agencies in the Bay Area shield their officers and deputies from traffic citations. Video Watch Video
More complaints surface over Body Solutions of Tampa
Complaints against the company will be examined by the Florida Department of Health, and are already being investigated by the Hillsborough County Consumer Advocate. Video Watch Video
Renters Beware: You Can Be Evicted Even If Paid-Up
Lawmaker Will Propose Bill To Help
Patients say treatments at Tampa Bay area cosmetic firm didn't work
In addition, Patients with recent appointments at 'Body Solutions of Tampa' found themselves locked out. Video Watch Video
Our Investigation Gets FBI Involved
Did Florida Man Vote Twice?
Most Lethal Prescription Painkillers
State Issues Report on Drug Deaths
Woman says Tampa Bay area pain doctor over-prescribed pills
'I think he should be put out of practice. Even put in jail.' - Alice Engel Video Watch Video
How many painkillers are too many?
Former patients, their families, and law enforcement sources say one Bay area doctor recklessly and routinely over-prescribed medications. Video Watch Video
Prescription pain pills: Florida's legal killers
8,620 people from drug-related incidents in 2007. Experts say it's time for the state to step in and do something. Video Watch Video
Thousands of Florida homeowners owe FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency improperly paid out nearly 35 million dollars to 21-thousand Florida households for the 2004 storms. Video Watch Video
Dirty Dining Investigation: Do grading systems really work?
Some believe putting a grade on a restaurant's front door is a good thing. Others say it's useless. Video Watch Video
Are people voting twice? How many?
Tens of thousands have apparently registered in two states. Video Watch Video
Investigators: Seven Tampa fire inspectors, 16,000 buildings
A retired inspector says, 'There's no way they can do the job. They need more inspectors...bad.' Video Watch Video
Investigators: Defective tire valve stems pose danger
The federal government is investigating more than one million cars and trucks made by Ford after receiving reports of tires leaking due to cracked valve stems. Video Watch Video
Sunshine Skyway job way behind schedule
The job was supposed to take six months. So far, it's 20 and counting. Video Watch Video
Is a potentially dangerous defect on your vehicle?
You get in your car, turn the key, and head down the road. But what you don't know is you could be riding on a dangerous defect. Video Watch Video
State follows up after investigation of condo management company
A recent ABC Action News investigation has caused the state to take significant action against a Tampa-based company. Video Watch Video
Investigation: The Menu Test
From Applebee’s to Chili’s to Taco Bell, almost all restaurants offer a section for healthier alternatives on their menus, but what are they really serving?

Click here for the full results, video and more Video Watch Video

Aisenbergs: 10 Years Later
Aisenbergs Talk to Matthew Schwartz on 10-Year Anniversary of baby Sabrina's Disappearance Video Watch Video
Investigators: Legal pot
Substance legally available to anyone is what some call "Legal Pot" Video Watch Video
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