Other deputies may be involved.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested yesterday after Sheriff Chad Chronister said the man sold “cannabis laced perishables” to inmates at Falkenburg Road Jail. During a televised press conference, Chronister announced that 25-year-old deputy Terry Bradford was bringing edibles and other contraband into the jail and accepting payment via CashApp. The discovery was made through an internal security squad within the jail.
The security squad learned that Bradford was bringing in a shipment of contraband on January 4th and searched him when he arrived for work. Officials found a pound of cannabis-laced brownies that were individually wrapped for sale in his possession. When he was questioned, Bradford told investigators that he had made several thousand dollars by bringing the items into the jail. Sheriff Chronister said that the investigation is in its early stages and it has yet to be determined how much money was made or how long the deputy had been selling contraband to inmates. It’s also unclear if any other deputies are involved at this point.
Chronister also took the televised opportunity to announce the hiring of another food contractor that is capale of providing hot food to employees while they work their typical 12-hour shifts, hopefully cutting down the problem of being hungry while working. aqll employeesa are alowed to bring in their own food due to potential dietary restrictions. Bradford was fired during the investigation. He had worked for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for about 18 months. He has been charged with introducing contraband into a detention facility and possession of a controlled substance. Sheriff Chronister ended his comments by saying additional charges could still be added and other deputies may still face prosecution. Source: ABCActionNews.com
Let’s Bar Crawl!
The 15 Tampa Bars Participating In Gasparilla Bar Crawl
Arrghhh mateys! The holidays aren’t over yet here in Tampa. It’s a local tradition that New Year’s resolutions don’t start in Tampa until after Gasparilla. So feel free to drink like a pirate and munch on some awesome brunch specials included in Downtown Crawlers 6th annual Gasparilla bar crawl. There are at least 15 bars participating in the crawl that you will have free cover to and more perks!
The invasion and parade is happening on Saturday, January 28th in Tampa. The invasion is where the pirate ship called the Jose Gasparilla, emerges at the south end of Hillsborough Bay followed by hundreds of boats. That happens from 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.Â
Then it is time for the Parade of Pirates, which happens from 2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. The parade begins at Bay to Bay and Bayshore Blvd. It continues along Bayshore Blvd. to Brorein St., turns east on Brorein St., then north on Ashley Dr. The parade ends at Cass St. & Ashley Dr. The parade is free to attend, but you can purchase reserved bleacher seating. Tickets cost $70-$85 depending on which seating area you pick.
The party doesn’t stop at the parade! The Gasparilla Pirate Fest will also have two stages with live entertainment pre and post parade in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and MacDill Park. Entertainment announcements should be coming soon!
There are a few different ticket levels for the Gasparilla Bar Crawl. You can purchase a crawl only ticket ($29), brunch crawl ticket ($69), or VIP crawl with brunch ($89). Here’s what’s included with your ticket:
- Free welcome shot at 5 locations of your choice (max. 1 per location)
- Buffet Style Brunch from 9am-12pm (VIP/Brunch tickets only)
- Bottomless Mimosas from 9am – 12pm (VIP/Brunch tickets only)
- Guaranteed entry into the Big Wave Treasure Cove on Bayshore during parade (VIP tickets only)
- Access to 15+ bars across Downtown Tampa, South Tampa and Ybor
- Free cover to all participating venues (where applicable)
- Instagram Costume Contest (Win free tickets!)
- Exclusive Drink Specials
- Professional Photographer
Click here for more information on tickets for the 6th annual Bar Crawl!
Here are the 15 Tampa bars participating in the Gasparilla Bar Crawl:
Wait Until You See The Key Lime Dessert!
7 New Foods Coming To The 2023 Florida State Fair
Oh sure you can go with a traditional corn dog or cotton candy. There will probably be gator bites and pizza. But for those looking to try something unique, vendors have created some inventive fair foods for this year’s Florida State Fair. This year the fair runs Thursday, February 9 through February 20 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.
Sean Roberts was conceived in the Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky by two passionate, panel aligning, third shifters who had grown bored with the same ole same ole. Upon birth, he was placed in the trunk of a new Stingray and sent off to find his destiny.
That destiny included several stints on radio stations across the United States. Some played punk country gospel, while others focused on Croatian death metal played backwards.
After many years and many adventures, Sean wound up on The Shark, where he does shots of tequila while playing the most badass tunes ever created by humankind.
He remains humble, however, never forgetting about the lean years...the street corners and dark alleys where he played songs on his car stereo for food and sex.
He's on top and he's never gonna stop LIVING THE DREAM!
