Tampa’s Street Anti-Crime Squad Fights Prostitution
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: In Tampa, Florida, a sign of the times on a street that is a haven for prostitutes. Mark Wilson at CNN affiliate WTVT in Tampa has the story. MARK WILSON, WTVT CORRESPONDENT (voice over): They haven’t been up long, but you can’t miss them if you drive either direction on Nebraska Avenue, from Columbus to Hillsborough. This road has a national reputation as a home for prostitutes. And though neighbors say it’s gotten better lately, someone isn’t quite satisfied. Among the signs, one says, “Prostitution is illegal, and johns will get jail time.” Another says a third of the prostitutes are HIV positive. “Feel lucky?” And in this one, “Many of the prostitutes on Nebraska are men.” We checked with the police officers who patrol these streets every day. They knew nothing about the signs. So we went to Rose Drugs. Pharmacist and city counsel member Rose Ferlita has been in this community for decades, and she knows everyone. WILSON (on-camera): Any idea who did it? ROSE FERLITA, CITY COUNSEL MEMBER, TAMPA, FLORIDA: No. No idea at all. WILSON (voice over): How about the neighborhood association? They’re among the most active in the country, recognized nationally for their walks in their street patrols. More : edition.cnn.com |