http://www.abcactionnews.com/content/segments/investigators/default.aspx Award-winning reporting that gets results The Action News Investigators, led by Matthew Schwartz, is the only bay area investigative team specializing in uncovering corruption and exposing wrongdoing. en-us Copyright 2009 The E.W. Scripps Co. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:01 GMT Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:59:30 GMT Investigators http://abcactionnews.com/sites/wfts/images/rss-logo.jpg http://www.abcactionnews.com/content/segments/investigators/default.aspx 144 76 15 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=13374@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=13374@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 The complaints include bad odors, broken appliances, corrosion, blackened metal and health concerns. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMT [Video] INVESTIGATION: Complaints growing over Bay area homes built with dry wall from China http://wfts.img.origin.entriq.net/img/dp_thumbs/thumb_1236020895510_0p4868246262600147.jpg http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=13374@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=12018@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=12018@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 Complaints against the company will be examined by the Florida Department of Health, and are already being investigated by the Hillsborough County Consumer Advocate. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT [Video] More complaints surface over Body Solutions of Tampa http://wfts.img.origin.entriq.net/img/dp_thumbs/thumb_1230669942121_0p9456329809603305.jpg http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=12018@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11889@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11889@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 In addition, Patients with recent appointments at 'Body Solutions of Tampa' found themselves locked out. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT [Video] Patients say treatments at Tampa Bay area cosmetic firm didn't work http://wfts.img.origin.entriq.net/img/dp_thumbs/thumb_1229631789612_0p06366755595671286.jpg http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11889@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11854@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11854@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 Carl Hayes was tasered by a Tampa police officer during a November Tampa Code Enforcement hearing in City Council Chambers. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT [Video] Tasered Tampa man speaks out http://wfts.img.origin.entriq.net/img/dp_thumbs/thumb_1229465794853_0p14603466414405125.jpg http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11854@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11828@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11828@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 Did Lowry Park Zoo director Lex Salisbury use the facility for personal gain? Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT [Video] Lowry Park Zoo scandal brewing? http://wfts.img.origin.entriq.net/img/dp_thumbs/thumb_1229353125965_0p165286198674585.jpg http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11828@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11766@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11766@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 County attorneys are writing a new ordinance that would require non-profit solicitors to register with the county, have insurance and stay out of traffic. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT [Video] Proposed Hillsborough ordinance could curb street solicitors http://wfts.img.origin.entriq.net/img/dp_thumbs/thumb_1228945383503_0p5874491106810169.jpg http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11766@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11665@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11665@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 'I think he should be put out of practice. Even put in jail.' - Alice Engel Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT [Video] Woman says Tampa Bay area pain doctor over-prescribed pills http://wfts.img.origin.entriq.net/img/dp_thumbs/thumb_1228336973095_0p6269062311722532.jpg http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11665@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11634@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11634@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 Many subcontractors were unhappy with how the process unfolded. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT [Video] Smith Family Homes bankruptcy causes anger http://wfts.img.origin.entriq.net/img/dp_thumbs/thumb_1228163776518_0p15611215820767366.jpg http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11634@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11565@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11565@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 Former patients, their families, and law enforcement sources say one Bay area doctor recklessly and routinely over-prescribed medications. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT [Video] How many painkillers are too many? http://wfts.img.origin.entriq.net/img/dp_thumbs/thumb_1227722372664_0p7308318343538325.jpg http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11565@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11551@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11551@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828 8,620 people from drug-related incidents in 2007. Experts say it's time for the state to step in and do something. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT [Video] Prescription painkillers: Florida's legal killers http://wfts.img.origin.entriq.net/img/dp_thumbs/thumb_1227714008733_0p6507261176188621.jpg http://www.abcactionnews.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=11551@wfts.dayport.com&navCatId=20&rss=828