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Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor Flashes Badge To Get Out Of Traffic Stop

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The Tampa Chief of Police has issued an apology after she flashed her badge to get out of a traffic stop in Pinellas County two weeks ago. Police Chief Mary O’Connor and her spouse were pulled over on Nov. 12 in a golf cart without a license plate. She then asked the deputy if his body-cam was on which he responded, “It is.”

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O’Connor then flashed her law enforcement badge and stated, “I’m the police chief in Tampa” and asked to be let go. That’s when the deputy let the couple off as she responded, “If you ever need anything, call me, seriously.”

Since then, Chief O’Conner has apologized for the event saying, “I have expressed great remorse to the Mayor, and I apologize to the residents of Tampa who have a reasonable expectation of better judgment from their chief of police.”

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Our Preview Of Christmas Town At Busch Gardens

It’s beginning to look like Christmas at Busch Gardens. Time to celebrate the best time of the year at Tampa’s favorite theme park. We had a preview of everything Christmas Town had to offer. From holiday inspired culinary delights, to festive shows, here’s our preview of Christmas Town at Busch Gardens.

As we waited for the village doors to open at 4p.m. we took a ride on Iron Gwazi, and planned out all of the stops we must see at Christmas Town. It’s definitely worth getting the sampler pass, you’ll save tons of money on food and beverages. It’s even redeemable for the souvenir hot chocolate cup! It’s also a good idea to have your shopping list planned out. There are plenty of goodies that make great gifts at shops in the village and at Xcursions. For more information on Christmas Town at Busch Gardens, like show times, firework dates and more, click here.

Meredith’s outgoing personality has led to many other opportunities including being featured in the NY Post twice, Huffington Post, reality television shows, commercials, and magazines, and even earned a spot-on Dancing with the Stars Tampa edition. In her spare time, Meredith loves showing her support with local charities by hosting and attending community events and spending time with her family and friends. You can read Meredith’s content about local Tampa restaurants, crazy Florida man/woman stories, and recommendations of things-to-do.

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