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Closure Of Tampa Traffic Court With Mold Affects Dozens

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By THOMAS W.  KRAUSE | The Tampa Tribune

Published: September 10, 2007

TAMPA - Dozens of people, expecting the typical long waits and aggravation, showed up this morning for traffic court at the Floriland Business Center. For some, the closure of the facility last week due to a mold problem added to their aggravation. For others, it was a relief.

Douglas Bakke, an official with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts, said 25 to 35 people showed up for their 9 a.m. court hearing.

"They're tickled pink when we tell them court is canceled," Bakke said.

Another 75 people had shown up by about 9:30 a.m. expecting to set a court date or pay a fine. They were directed to satellite offices in Ruskin, Brandon and Plant City or to a temporary facility set up at the George Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa.

Court dates in Plant City will proceed as normal. The majority of Hillsborough County Traffic Court dates that are scheduled at Floriland are canceled for this week, Bakke said.

The mold found in the courtrooms last week will take a minimum of 30 days to clean up, Bakke said.

Court officials are figuring out when canceled hearings will be rescheduled. Those with dates this week will be notified by mail.

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