- A man, later identified as 22-year-old Justin Riera, was arrested after he hit a Tampa Police officer's horse in Ybor City.
- Body worn camera video shows the TPD police officer on a horse attempting to clear crowds from the area when the horse was hit.
- The officer chased after the suspect, tracked him down and arrested him.
- Striking a police animal is a felony.
Brides, families fighting for refunds after event venue closes suddenly
“We’ve struggled so hard to scrape the money to be able to do this for her,” Irizarry said. “She’s my only girl and I wanted this so much for her.”
Couples and families who had weddings and events planned at a well-known venue that abruptly closed claim they’re out thousands of dollars and aren’t being given refunds. Annette Irizarry was supposed to hold her 15-year-old daughter’s quinceañera in August at the Clearwater location and said she’s now out the $6,160 she paid. Without that money, Irizarry said she can’t afford to have her daughter’s celebration somewhere else.
Brides, families fighting for refunds after event venue closes suddenly
