Why Florida has yet to pass porch pirate legislation
In some states, stealing a package off someone's property is a felony, similar to stealing from the United States Postal Service, but not here in Florida. In Tampa, according to statistics provided to ABC Action News by the Tampa Police Department (TPD), thefts are nearly double compared to last year. And with the bulk of the busiest shopping season to go, that number will rise. Victims like Cynthia Slapak are fed up.