Hillsborough deputies arrest 50 unlicensed contractors in ‘Operation Bad Builder’

TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said detectives arrested 50 people during a four-month operation targeting unlicensed contractors.Operation Bad Builder ran from June 1 through Oct. 2, according to HCSO.Detectives with the agency’s Construction Fraud Unit used several enforcement strategies. They reviewed online and social media advertisements, followed up on residents’ tips and complaints, and arranged undercover meetings with suspects, the sheriff’s office said.HCSO identified Calvin Wilson, 40, among those arrested. The agency said residents reported Wilson accepted home-improvement projects that left homes in worse condition and required costly repairs.Two drivers arrested after Mustangs clocked racing at 120 mph on I-4The sheriff’s office also said Wilson had been arrested in 2023 on a similar allegation. The release did not specify the current or previous charges.Detectives also met with Steven Andreassen, 56, who was arrested for allegedly performing