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Cat rescued from engine of Pinellas Park police car

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PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — According to the Pinellas Park Police Department (PPPD), officers and garage staff worked together on Tuesday to rescue a cat trapped in the engine area of a police patrol car.

Police said the unexpected discovery happened at the station when officers heard faint meowing coming from one of the cars.

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With coordinated teamwork, the cat was safely removed and taken to BluePearl Pet Hospital for evaluation and care.

Officials said the cat is safe and in good hands.

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Florida brain tumor patient denied insurance coverage for surgery gets full reversal

A West Palm Beach man battling an aggressive brain tumor was denied insurance coverage for the surgery he needed to remove it, only to see his insurer reverse course in a dramatic turn that unfolded inside his hospital room while our investigative team was there interviewing him about the denial.

FL brain tumor patient denied insurance coverage for surgery gets full reversal