Authorities will not pursue any charges against an Anna Maria doctor arrested earlier this year under Tampa’s new pain clinic ordinance.
Tampa police arrested five people in late October for allegedly operating an unlicensed pain clinic, which would be in violation of a new city law. Among those arrested was Anna Maria resident John Lanning.
Lanning pleaded not guilty Oct. 27.
On Nov. 9, the state attorney’s office notified the Hillsborough court that it would not be filing any charges and the case was closed.