Steven Hirschfield is the Founder of IONTB LLC. He focuses on a range of topics related to crime and justice, including juvenile justice, white-collar crime, and public security, while also covering themes in transportation and mobility. Steven is featured in IONTB LLC and NewsBreak, where he emphasizes the importance of accurate, consumer-driven news that addresses local interests.
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Steven Hirschfield's coverage primarily focuses on local crime, traffic accidents, fire incidents, and law enforcement activities in the United States, specifically Florida and Tampa. His articles often cover evolving stories and breaking news related to these topics.
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By: Steven Hirschfield
A tractor-trailer transporting Tesla vehicle batteries crashed on southbound Interstate 275 near 22nd Avenue North in St. Petersburg at approximately 10:24 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. According to officials, a 58-year-old Polk City man was driving the tractor-trailer when a tire failed, causing him to lose control. The tractor-trailer traveled onto the shoulder before […]
By: Steven Hirschfield
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri on Wednesday defended law enforcement’s use of automated license plate recognition technology, saying the systems are an important crime-fighting tool while acknowledging that safeguards are needed to prevent improper access and misuse. During a press conference, Gualtieri addressed growing concerns surrounding automated license plate recognition, commonly known as ALPR. Systems […]
By: Steven Hirschfield
A 39-year-old St. Petersburg man was killed Wednesday night after being struck by four vehicles while walking in a travel lane of Interstate 275, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 9 p.m. on September 2, 2026, on southbound I-275 south of 54th Avenue N. According to FHP, four vehicles were […]
By: Steven Hirschfield
A Riverview man was arrested after authorities say he fled the scene of a crash that left a motorcyclist seriously injured Thursday morning in Hillsborough County. The crash occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. on September 3, 2026, on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, east of Chastain Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a […]
By: Steven Hirschfield
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri on Wednesday defended law enforcement's use of automated license plate recognition technology, saying the
By: Steven Hirschfield
We’re excited to announce the release of the new IONTB Public Safety Radio app, now approved and available on the App Store. The Android version is complete and currently awaiting final approval from Google Play. We built the new scanner experience from the ground up with a customized design focused on reliability, simplicity, and easier […]
By: Steven Hirschfield
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and several local law enforcement agencies will conduct a county-wide DUI Wolf Pack operation Saturday night into Sunday morning in an effort to identify and arrest impaired drivers. The operation will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2026, and continue through 5 a.m. Sunday, September 6. Participating agencies include […]
By: Steven Hirschfield
St. Petersburg police are searching for the driver of a pickup truck that struck two pedestrians Friday night and fled the scene. The crash occurred at approximately 10:55 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 49th Street North and 40th Avenue North. According to police, a 19-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man were walking southbound […]
AAA has activated its Tow to Go program for Labor Day weekend, providing impaired drivers with a free and confidential way to get themselves and their vehicles home safely. The service is available from 6 p.m. Friday, September 4, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2026. It is available to both AAA members and non-members […]
By: Steven Hirschfield
A 30-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in St. Petersburg last month. The St. Petersburg Police Department identified the driver as Ashleigh Zinn, 30, of Clearwater. Police said investigators used Flock license plate recognition cameras to locate the sedan involved in the August 8 crash […]
