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Tampa Mayor Urges Safety Measures in Ybor City After Mass Shooting

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is proposing a juvenile curfew in Ybor City following a shooting that left two people dead and 15 injured. The curfew would start at 1 a.m. and aims to address concerns about late-night activity and public safety in the historic neighborhood. City attorneys will present a draft ordinance for the curfew, and if supported by the City Council, it could be implemented within a few weeks. The shooting has sparked discussions about the future of Ybor City, with some calling for fewer alcohol-related businesses and a greater focus on residential properties and daytime businesses. Council members are also seeking increased community policing and code enforcement to address noise violations and other infractions.

2 years ago•Source: Tampa Bay Times

Raleigh Ensures Safety Amidst Hopscotch Festival Crowds

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1.355 min•2 years ago

Raleigh Ensures Safety Amidst Hopscotch Festival Crowds

As the Hopscotch Festival brings thousands of people to downtown Raleigh, concerns about safety arise due to an increase in crime. In the past eight months, Raleigh Police have reported 252 drug offenses, 216 assaults, and 182 thefts in the downtown area. Assaults have increased by 16% compared to the same period last year and by 37% compared to pre-COVID levels in 2019. Drug offenses have more than doubled in the past year. To address the rise in crime, Raleigh police are considering hiring private security. No crime reports have been filed from the festival so far.

via WRAL News