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Top Headlines: FWC Makes Arrests, Young to Retire

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1. FWC Makes Arrests for Selling of Wildlife Online

“These illegal virtual businesses not only compete with the legitimate companies, they are also damaging to our valuable fish and wildlife populations,” said Lt. George Wilson, of the FWC’s Internet Crimes Unit, in a news release.

2. Report: Rep. C.W. Bill Young to Retire

U.S. Rep. Bill Young told the Tampa Bay Times Wednesday that he is going to retire when his term ends in 2014.

3. Safety Harbor Jail Bookings: Oct. 1 - 7

The following report shows charges associated with residents arrested by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office and booked at Pinellas County Jail between Oct. 1 - 7

4. Speak Out: Light Rail for the Howard Frankland?

The Florida Department of Transportation is hosting meetings to discuss plans for a bridge replacement. Some say the new bridge should include options for light rail.

5. Tell Your Friends: Shutdown Doesn’t Affect Amber Alerts

The Department of Justice had shut down its national website, but local alerts were unaffected.


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