Casella Law Group

08/04/2023

The North Port Police Department is currently looking to locate 16-year-old Matthew Burton Ross Jr. Matthew was last seen at his home along Montclair Circle on July 17. He does not have a known cell phone but is believed to have left on foot and taken a bag of clothes and a laptop computer with him. Matthew has run away from home before. It is possible that he is in the areas of Bradenton or Tampa. Matthew has no diagnosed illnesses, does not require medication and has made no statements of self-harm.

Matthew is described as:
- White male
- 16 years old
- 6 feet tall
- 220 pounds
- Blue eyes
- Blond hair
- Earrings

We would just like to speak with him to make sure that he is okay. If you have any information, please contact the North Port Police Department at 941-429-7300.

07/26/2023

The company is asking consumers to either discard any cookies they have or return them to Trader Joe's for a full refund.

Full story >> https://wfts.tv/44IRcE2

07/12/2023

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You arrive at your hotel and check in at the front desk. Typically when checking in, you give the front desk your credit card (for any charges to your room).

You go to your room and settle in. All is good.

The hotel receives a call and the caller asks for (as an example) room 620 - which happens to be your room.

The phone rings in your room. You answer and the person on the other end says the following: 'This is the front desk. When checking in, we came across a problem with your charge card information. Please re-read me your credit card number and verify the last 3 digits numbers at the reverse side of your charge card.'

Not thinking anything wrong, since the call seems to come from the front desk you oblige.
But actually, it is a scam by someone calling from outside the hotel.
They have asked for a random room number, then ask you for your credit card and address information.
They sound so professional, that you think you are talking to the front desk.

If you ever encounter this scenario on your travels, tell the caller that you will be down to the front desk to clear up any problems. Then, go to the front desk or call directly and ask if there was a problem.
If there was none, inform the manager of the hotel that someone tried to scam you of your credit card information, acting like a front desk employee.

ANYONE travelling should be aware of this one!

04/07/2023

‼️ If you have information contact *FHP, Crimestoppers or the County Sheriff's Office.

03/13/2023

01/18/2023

MSG [Madison Square Garden] Entertainment resorted to facial recognition technology to kick out legal foes, but some have undermined the ban using a law passed to protect theater critics in 1941.

MSG Entertainment resorted to facial recognition technology to kick out legal foes, but some have undermined the ban using a law passed to protect theater critics in 1941.

01/01/2023

Wishing you and your loved ones a very !

May 2023 be filled with laughs, love, and peace.

10/04/2022

🚨 VERIZON CUSTOMERS IN

Manatee County 911 Systems is currently not receiving calls or texts from Verizon customers.
FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 941-748-2222.

07/11/2022

"A crash involving at six vehicles, including a semi, has closed all southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Clark Road.... Traffic is backed up in both directions."

Four trauma alerts have been issued

05/09/2022

04/21/2022

A 51-year-old Tampa woman has been sentenced to 6 ½ years in prison for attempting to hire a hitman on the dark web to kill her ex-boyfriend’s wife.

02/17/2022

Florida in

12/25/2021

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas. Enjoy this special day.

All the best,
The Casella family

10/19/2021

"Jeff Siegmeister is facing federal charges including conspiracy, bribery and extortion."

Former state attorney Jeff Siegmeister is now scheduled to stand trial in January 2022.

09/20/2021

Human remains discovered in Teton County, Wyoming, on Sunday are "consistent with the description of" missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito, FBI officials said in a news conference.

08/21/2021

SARASOTA PASSES 90-DAY MASK MANDATE: If the positivity rate in the county drops below 8% for 3 days, the mandate ends. The current positivity rate in the county is more than 18%. DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3D7Lyh2

08/11/2021

"A Bradenton woman has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for continuing to collect her mother’s Social Security checks after she had died, prosecutors said."

Middleton’s mother died in 2014 but she never reported her death to the Social Security Administration.

08/10/2021

Happy first day back to school to all the students and educators! We hope it’s a great day and the beginning of a fun, successful school year!

07/16/2021

The Highway Patrol is still working to identify the people killed in the crash, which remains under investigation. Southbound I-75 was closed until 3:30 a.m., Friday, the County Sheriff’s Office said.

Seven people were outside the pickup truck when the crash occurred.

07/04/2021

May this day be a symbol of peace, prosperity, and happiness in your lives. God bless America.

Have a wonderful Independence Day! 🇺🇸

06/15/2021

"A Homosassa man is in the County Jail for allegedly beating a woman with her own car door after he accused her of cutting him off in traffic in in March."

The suspect accused the woman of cutting him off in traffic

06/09/2021

"Though most people would be able to spot the spoof, it is a good chance to remind residents that there will not be a “clothing optional” section of and failure to obey rules about beach dress will most likely end with your arrest."
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A fake page that poses as the Sarasota County Government is causing a headache for real officials with posts too ridiculous to be true.

05/31/2021

Honoring all who served. 🇺🇸

03/24/2021

Manatee detectives make arrest in 2019 homicide

The case began on Nov. 18, 2019, when Nardiel Ettienne Negron-Mojica was found dead in a vacant lot off 26th Street West. When deputies arrived it was apparent that the victim had trauma to his upper body and died under suspicious circumstances.

Detectives believe Ruiz-Aguayo lured the victim to a vacant lot and shot him.

03/23/2021

10 Tampa Bay

This is 51-year-old Officer Eric Talley of the Boulder, Colorado, Police Department. The 10-year veteran was among 10 people killed when a gunman opened fire at a King Soopers grocery store.

Please take a moment to keep the families of everyone affected in your thoughts. https://bit.ly/3vQmpE8

03/17/2021

Wishing you a pot o' gold and all the joy your heart can hold.
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03/17/2021

It only takes a quick drive to the grocery store to realize it's Spring Break. is seeing a lot more traffic: both bridges onto are backing up; drivers are sitting through multiple traffic light cycles; and routine drives are likely taking you a bit longer. Even when you're facing traffic congestion, do not drive distracted. Low impact collisions can cause life-altering injuries.

If you were injured in an auto accident, there is a lot to know about your PIP benefits, communicating with insurance companies, and your overall personal injury claim. Call (941) 234-1432 or visit https://www.casellalawfirm.com/auto-accident-attorney to speak to an experienced auto accident attorney.

03/16/2021

Long-time Fort Myers bicyclist identified as victim of fatal Alva hit-and-run

Purcaro died at the scene and her companion cyclist was seriously hurt and taken to Lee Memorial Hospital in .

Anyone with information on the crash should call *FHP or SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.

On the page for SWFL Critical Mass, a 3,000-plus member bicycling group, Debra Purcaro, 64, was named as the woman who was hit and killed

03/13/2021

The Daily Caller

The Daily Caller

Watch as this alleged abuser is caught in a lie as he tries to attend Zoom court from the accuser's house.

03/08/2021

Happy International Women's Day!
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03/01/2021

🚨 BEWARE PHONE SCAM 🚨

🚨🚔SCAM ALERT - PLEASE SHARE 🚨🚔 We're warning residents and visitors in the City of Sarasota, Government that phone scammers are posing as members of the Sarasota Police Department.

Over the last two weeks, at least three different suspects have called victims in Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota, claiming to be officers with the Sarasota Police Department. The scammers tell victims if they do not pay a certain amount of money, scammers will press charges for fictitious crimes.

We'd like to remind residents and visitors to never give personal identifying information over the phone and always ask questions of the person calling. Local law enforcement agencies would never request money over the phone, over the internet, or in person.

If you feel you have been a victim of this scam or a scam similar to this, please call the Sarasota Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 941-263-6070 or the Sarasota Police Department non-emergency line at 941-316-1199.

03/01/2021

Today is the first day of Women's History Month. A month that we celebrate the incredible female leaders throughout history that have made a forever impact on this country and world.
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02/25/2021

Lawyers smoke ci**rs, drink wine during Zoom hearings; litigants appear from hair salon or while driving

Lawyers smoke ci**rs, drink wine during Zoom hearings; litigants appear from hair salon or while driving
https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/lawyers-smoke-a-cigar-drink-wine-during-zoom-hearings-litigants-appear-from-hair-salon-while-driving

What happened to decorum? Clients and some lawyers are appearing in Zoom hearings doing things that wouldn’t happen in court, the Louisville Courier Journal reports. Dress becomes more informal. Lawyers or litigants have a drink. The setting is a bed or even a hair salon. The background gives too ...

02/18/2021

We have had many clients that have been hurt in an tell us, “I have full coverage.” In reality, there is no such thing as “full coverage.” Many people mistakenly believe that by having the minimum coverages required by law, they are “fully covered.” Not so.

Learn more >> http://bit.ly/auto-insurance-requirements-fl
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02/17/2021

"Ask the Attorney" with John Casella from the Casella Law Group

Check out the Buzz TV interview with Attorney John Casella, where John talks about our law firm, insurance, and what to do if you're injured in an automobile accident.
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Each week on “Ask The Attorney”, Alex Alexander talks with attorneys from around the area to ask the important questions. Today, Alex sat down with John Casella from the Casella Law Group.To learn more check out casellalawfirm.com.

02/12/2021

Virtual Appointments Available | Casella Law Group

Life presents a variety of challenges. Those challenges should not prevent you from receiving legal representation. Our attorneys meet in-person (6-feet apart with masks) and virtually (via phone or video conferencing) -- whatever is most convenient and you're most comfortable with.

We understand that complicated work schedules, raising children, concerns surrounding COVID-19, or for a variety of other challenges life presents, it is not always convenient, or even feasible, to meet with an attorney face-to-face in the middle of a business day.

02/10/2021

When the Zoom hearing doesn’t go as planned.

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02/09/2021

We're here to answer the questions you have; provide the legal representation you need; and get you the compensation you deserve.

Speak to an experienced personal injury attorney today.
Call (941) 234-1432 or visit www.casellalawfirm.com.

02/09/2021

Judge: Florida school had no duty to predict student danger

"Broward Circuit Judge Patti Englander Henning said Monday that the Broward County school district can’t be held liable for failing to predict actions that were beyond its control."

Source: ABC 7

A Florida judge ruled a local school district had no responsibility to warn students and faculty at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School of the danger posed by a former student who would later be accused of a mass shooting that killed 17 people.

02/08/2021

Congratulations to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers!