Hillsborough County news
Robbers hit a McDonald's early Wednesday
TAMPA -- Hillsborough County Sheriff's officials are looking for two armed robbers who smashed their way into a fast food restaurant Wednesday as employees prepared to open for business.

Retired detective charged with theft
TAMPA -- A former Tampa police detective was arrested this week, accused of falsifying his time card over a two-year period and collecting more than $19,000 for work he did not perform.

Surgeon sued by patient -- a surgeon
TAMPA -- Many doctors loathe medical malpractice attorneys. They see them as pests who will sue for any perceived misstep.

Timeout results in reprimand
TAMPA -- A Lockhart Elementary School teacher who placed a 5-year-old boy into a dark timeout room in May was reprimanded this week for what school officials called "unprofessional behavior."

Criminals' money to help community
The Hillsborough Sheriff's Office has given more than $100,000 to many groups in three years. This year 25 groups receive windfalls.

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