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Title-washing ring dismantled in Florida after year-long investigation

A man has been arrested for operating a title-washing ring following an extensive investigation by the Hillsborough County [...]

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One Million Served, $29.5 Million Returned to Hillsborough County: Tax Collector’s Office Sets New Records in 2024

The Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office has released its Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report, highlighting significant [...]

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Art that Gives Back: Kids Tag Art Store Opens with New Ways to Support School Art Programs

The Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Kids Tag Art store is now open for the 2024-2025 school year! This innovative program, [...]

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FRAUDULENT TITLE ATTEMPT IN PLANT CITY LEADS TO ARRESTS

By Observer Staff The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) arrested a man for running a title-washing ring following an [...]

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Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Busts Title-Washing Ring, Arrests Suspect After Year-Long Investigation

The investigation began in March 2024 when deputies responded to the Plant City Tax Collector’s Office after Essa Cham, 46, [...]

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Man accused of running ‘title-washing ring’ to retitle stolen cars in Florida

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said an investigation was launched after another suspect, Essa Cham, 46, tried to use a [...]

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