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Elizabeth King
July 18, 2025

Unlicensed contractor imprisoned in Sarasota hurricane scam

A judge handed down prison time for a Hillsborough County man who prosecutors say stole thousands of dollars from Hurricane Ian victims in Sarasota County.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Louis Llovio
July 15, 2025

Pittsburgh man charged with threatening to behead Tampa General Hospital CEO

The man, who previously worked with John Couris at a different facility before being fired, has been charged with making online threats as the local executive hires security for protection.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Elizabeth King
June 30, 2025

Sarasota man charged in $3M construction fraud scheme

Police say the owner of Calderoni Trucking signed contracts, then failed to follow through on construction jobs and payments for materials, equipment, labor and rent.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Louis Llovio
June 23, 2025

Judge denies bail for Clearwater businessman charged in $100 million fraud

Leo Joseph Govoni, who was arrested Monday morning by the FBI, will stay in jail at least until Thursday when a detention hearing is scheduled.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Louis Llovio
May 29, 2025

Patrick Britton-Harr indicted for AeroVanti and Medicare fraud

The founder of the Sarasota private jet company faces decades in prison.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Mark Gordon
May 27, 2025

Former shark research nonprofit treasurer sent to prison in $450K fraud

The defendant, police say, used money for personal shopping, medical procedures, a vehicle and more.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Louis Llovio
May 13, 2025

Pasco County man gets prison time for nearly $800K mortgage scam

The Wesley Chapel man had pleaded guilty last year to a quit claim deed fraud.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Elizabeth King
May 9, 2025

Pool company owner sentenced to prison in fraud case, ordered to pay $2M

The owner of Olympus Pools is also prohibited from owning or operating a business during his 30-year probation.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Elizabeth King
May 1, 2025

Bradenton restaurant manager charged in business burglary

The manager of the Bradenton Oak & Stone was arrested following what police call a “bungled burglary.”

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Louis Llovio
April 17, 2025

Lee County woman who stole $4.2M and faked death sent to prison

The 49-year-old pleaded guilty in January to money laundering and wire fraud.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Mark Gordon
April 16, 2025

Fort Myers couple sent to prison for $3.4M COVID scam

The couple pleaded guilty to charges last year.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Laura Lyon
April 10, 2025

Tampa banker pleads guilty in embezzlement case, agrees to $122K

The charges could add up to 30 years in federal prison.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Elizabeth King
April 2, 2025

Police: Bradenton business owner charged with fraud spent $200K on gambling

The owner of Gulf View Windows and Doors is charged with misappropriating construction funds and scheming to defraud.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Louis Llovio
March 24, 2025

$2.5M IRS fraud lands Cape Coral roofing company owner in prison

The owner and manager of Nastar Roofing in Lee County were sentenced to federal prison for not paying taxes on employee wages.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Laura Lyon
March 14, 2025

Tampa man arrested for $500K in COVID loan fraud

He is facing two decades in prison for eight counts of fraud.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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