Kylie McGivern
WFTS
Tampa, FL, United States
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Judge sentences Sarasota doctor and pharma sales rep in Insys 'sham' to 3+ years in prison
A judge sentenced a local doctor and former pharmaceutical sales representative to federal prison after a jury found them guilty of a kickback conspiracy in May 2022. → Read More
More convicted sex buyers added to Florida's public database following I-Team report
Florida's Soliciting for Prostitution Public Database currently lists 28 convicted sex buyers. The update comes after the I-Team revealed that one year after its launch the database listed a grand total of one sex buyer for the whole state. → Read More
Human trafficking bill would make paying for sex a felony in Florida
A new human trafficking bill aims to further protect victims and go after sex buyers fueling the crime. → Read More
Families fight to maintain care for loved ones with developmental disabilities
The Florida Legislature made a historic $95 million investment in what's known as the "iBudget" Florida Medicaid waiver, a program that lets individuals receive care in their own homes and community. But advocates say they worry others who already receive these benefits could be at risk. → Read More
Push for body cameras comes with push for quick access to footage
For law enforcement agencies that have body cameras, the next big question is access to the footage. → Read More
Florida prison staff, inmates wait on word for vaccine eligibility
For at least 210 Florida inmates, a prison sentence turned into a death sentence due to COVID-19. → Read More
Identity theft spike leads to increase in fraudulent unemployment claims in Florida
A spike in identity theft is leading to more fraudulent unemployment claims and costing Florida taxpayers millions. → Read More
Nonprofit outreach rescues woman in Tampa, leads to arrest of man charged with human trafficking
A network of nonprofit groups has converged on the Tampa Bay area to combat the uptick in sex trafficking that can come with big sporting events such as the Super Bowl. → Read More
OSHA cites three more Florida workplaces with coronavirus-related violations
OSHA has been cracking down on COVID violations. → Read More
'This is real': Human trafficking survivor shares story ahead of Super Bowl, as hotels increase training
Tampa is less than a month out from the Super Bowl, a highlight for fans and a dark draw for human sex trafficking. → Read More
Juvenile arrests in Florida continue to decline amid pandemic
Newly released state data reveals a decline in the number of children arrested in Florida. → Read More
Critics say more needs to be done in Florida to close 'policing for profit' loophole
Federal agencies can seize cash and other property suspected to be involved in a crime — without ever charging the owner. → Read More
Anonymous donor inspires others to pay it forward to unemployed Floridians
It all started with a single donation — a $200 gift card from an anonymous donor who was once out-of-work herself. → Read More
I-Team finds Florida businesses receiving multiple state and federal loans, while others wait for assistance
Businesses are at risk of closing as local owners wait for Congress to approve a new stimulus package. → Read More
FL unemployment fund earns another $21 million in interest as out-of-work Floridians wait on checks
The state is still earning millions in interest on its unemployment fund as out-of-work Floridians wait for the checks they are owed. → Read More
Felon voting rights virtual trial expected to wrap Wednesday
An ongoing federal trial will decide whether Florida felons must pay off all court fines and fees before they can vote. → Read More
State unemployment fund $10 million short after thousands of businesses failed to pay up
The state’s failing unemployment system – which has left hundreds of thousands of frustrated Floridians unable to sign up or seek benefits – is operating under a $10 million shortfall in the fund used to cut checks to the state’s unemployed → Read More
Governor DeSantis touted alcohol-free hand sanitizer not recommended by the CDC
A hand sanitizer touted by Gov. Ron DeSantis does not use ingredients recommended by the CDC as effective against coronavirus. → Read More
COVID-19 disinfectant added to EPA list following I-Team investigation
A disinfectant popular with local government agencies has been added to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's list of approved products for use against coronavirus, following an I-Team investigation. → Read More
As stores run out of hand sanitizer, prices skyrocket online due to coronavirus
As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases ticks up, people are stocking up on hand sanitizer which is leading to prices skyrocketing online. → Read More