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Tampa man spared death penalty in stabbings of mom, daughter
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Tampa man spared from death penalty in stabbings of mom, daughter
The jury deliberated 90 minutes before rejecting the death penalty for Jean Pierre Ojeda Salazar.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/06/15/tampa-murder-jean-pierre-ojeda-salazar-death-penalty/
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Tampa jury returns late-night guilty verdict in killings of mom, daughter
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Tampa jury returns late-night guilty verdict in killings of mom, daughter
Jean Pierre Ojeda Salazar faces a possible death sentence for the murders of his girlfriend and her 14-year-old daughter.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/06/12/tampa-hillsborough-murder-trial-jean-pierre-ojeda-salazar/
6 days ago
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Tampa jury hears harrowing witness account of stabbing of mom, teen
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Tampa jury hears harrowing witness account of stabbing of mom, teen
Jean Pierre Ojeda Salazar is accused of killing his girlfriend and her 14-year-old daughter. If heâs convicted, prosecutors will seek the death penalty.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/06/09/tampa-hillsborough-murder-trial-stabbing-death-penalty/
9 days ago
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Tampa police Chief Lee Bercaw to retire, take job with USF
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Tampa police Chief Lee Bercaw to retire, take job with USF
Bercaw announced Tuesday that he will step down in August for a job as an associate professor at the University of South Florida.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2026/06/09/tpd-lee-bercaw-police-chief-retire-jane-castor-city-council/
9 days ago
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Did you feel it? Florida residents report feeling earthquake shaking off Cuba
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Did you feel it? Florida residents report feeling earthquake shaking off Cuba
Floridians have already begun reporting feeling the quake.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/2026/06/08/earthquake-today-florida-cuba/
10 days ago
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After cheating scandal, deep connections helped ex-deputy land Hillsborough schools job
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After cheating scandal, deep connections helped ex-deputy land Hillsborough schools job
Anthony Collins beat 37 other candidates for director of security at the school district. His apparent edge came on the words of community leaders, records show.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2026/06/05/hcso-anthony-collins-cheating-school-district-chronister-van-ayres/
13 days ago
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I always admired Scott Pelleyâs work. I especially remember this 2007 piece, which took viewers inside Americaâs most secure prison. Itâs a bit dated now, but still fascinating.
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Supermax: Inside the prison where El Chapo may serve his life sentence
YouTube video by 60 Minutes
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He quit amid sheriff's office cheating scandal. Now, Hillsborough schools has hired him
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He quit amid sheriffâs office cheating scandal. Now, Hillsborough schools has hired him
Anthony Collins resigned from the sheriffâs office last year. The Hillsborough school district hired him as director of security Tuesday.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2026/06/02/hcso-anthony-collins-cheating-school-board-van-ayres/
16 days ago
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Tampa-based finance guru used investor money to secure $1.2 million mortgage, feds say
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Tampa-based finance guru used investor money to secure $1.2M mortgage, feds say
The indictment against Brandon Dutch Mendenhall is part of a broader investigation into his financial activities, U.S. Attorney Greg Kehoe said.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/06/01/tampa-brandon-dutch-mendenhall-rad-diversified-reit-fraud/
17 days ago
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Senator Dan Sullivan Has a New Challenger in Alaska: Dan Sullivan
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18 days ago
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Tampa police officers resigned amid investigation into sex on duty
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Tampa police officers resigned amid investigation into sex on duty
The pair were suspected of meeting with an emergency dispatcher and engaging in sexual activity, according to department records.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2026/05/26/tampa-police-cops-fired-sex-on-duty/
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Tampa judge gives woman 15 years prison in Julio Foolio gang killing
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Tampa judge gives woman 15 years prison in Julio Foolio gang killing
Alicia Andrews was convicted of manslaughter for her role in the death of the Jacksonville rapper.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/05/22/julio-foolio-trial-alicia-andrews/
27 days ago
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After fatal Ybor City pursuit, Tampa police update policy, take back radios from FHP
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After fatal Ybor City pursuit, Tampa police update policy, take back radios from FHP
An internal review found that Tampa police officers did not ask state troopers to start the Nov. 8 pursuit that ended with a crash that killed four people and injured 13.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/05/19/tampa-police-pursuit-policy-update-ybor-city-crash/
29 days ago
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After 'pizza doxing' Tampa judges, man gets nearly 2 years in prison
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After âpizza doxingâ Tampa judges, man gets nearly 2 years in prison
Jonathan Mark Miller admitted sending pizza orders to the homes of two judges. The case is seen as part of a rise in threats against the judiciary.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/05/19/hillsborough-judge-pizza-doxing-sentencing/
30 days ago
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Breaking: A jury has rejected the death penalty for four men convicted in the murder of rapper Julio Foolio
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Tampa jury rejects death penalty for rapper Julio Foolioâs murder
The four men convicted in the gang murder will be sentenced to life in prison.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/05/15/tampa-julio-foolio-murder-sentence-sean-gathright/
about 1 month ago
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After 4 convicted in Julio Foolio's murder, could their lives be ended too?
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After 4 convicted in Julio Foolioâs murder, could their lives be ended too?
Attorneys for the four tried to convince a jury to give them life in prison as prosecutors sought the death penalty.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/05/15/tampa-julio-foolio-murder-sentence-sean-gathright/
about 1 month ago
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Convicted in Julio Foolio's murder, defendant tells jury he's sorry
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Convicted in Julio Foolioâs murder, defendant tells jury heâs sorry
âThis is a terrible situation,â Sean Gathright said as his attorneys try to convince the jury to spare his life.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/05/12/tampa-julio-foolio-murder-sean-gathright-death-penalty/
about 1 month ago
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Lawsuit over Supertramp music royalties lands in Tampa court
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Lawsuit over Supertramp music royalties lands in Tampa court
The widow of the bandâs ex-pianist wants Florida to give a little bit of the law to his estate.
https://www.tampabay.com/culture/entertainment/music/2026/05/09/supertramp-lawsuit-hillsborough-tampa-rick-davies-roger-hodgson/
about 1 month ago
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Tampa jury finds 4 men guilty in ambush killing of rapper Julio Foolio
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Tampa jury finds 4 men guilty in ambush killing of rapper Julio Foolio
A monthlong trial has seen extensive testimony about a Jacksonville gang war that culminated in the Tampa murder. The defendants face the death penalty.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/05/08/tampa-julio-foolio-murder-trial-jacksonville-gangs-atk-6-block/
about 1 month ago
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After rapper's ambush killing in Tampa, jurors weigh case against 4 men
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After rapperâs ambush killing in Tampa, jurors weigh case against 4 men
A monthlong trial has seen extensive testimony about a Jacksonville gang war that culminated in the Tampa murder.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/05/08/tampa-julio-foolio-murder-trial-jacksonville-gangs-atk-6-block/
about 1 month ago
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Iâll be damned. The Pulitzer board did it. Good on them
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Judge declines to dismiss deadly Plant City arson case, orders treatment
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Judge declines to dismiss deadly Plant City arson case, orders treatment
Shawn Gossett will undergo training in a state facility after experts said intellectual disability makes him incompetent for trial.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/04/30/shawn-gossett-plant-city-arson-hillsborough/
about 2 months ago
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Updated story: Florida Supreme Court allows further DNA analysis for ex-cop facing execution
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Florida Supreme Court allows further DNA analysis for ex-cop facing execution
James Duckett, who says he is innocent, came close to being executed last month amid arguments over DNA testing.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/04/30/james-duckett-death-row-teresa-mcabee-dna-testing-florida-supreme-court/
about 2 months ago
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Breaking: Florida Supreme Court allows further DNA analysis for ex-cop facing execution
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Florida Supreme Court allows further DNA analysis for ex-cop facing execution
James Duckett, who says he is innocent, came close to being executed last month amid arguments over DNA test results.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/04/30/james-duckett-death-row-teresa-mcabee-dna-testing-florida-supreme-court/
about 2 months ago
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Florida death row inmate says heâs innocent. His execution is scheduled Thursday
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Florida death row inmate says heâs innocent. His execution is scheduled Thursday
James Hitchcock has lived under a death sentence for nearly half a century. As of Wednesday, his only reprieve lies with the U.S. Supreme Court.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/04/29/james-hitchcock-execution-desantis-death-warrant-orlando-murder/
about 2 months ago
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'Tension' and 'animus' preceded Tampa assistant police chief's ouster
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âTensionâ and âanimusâ preceded Tampa assistant police chiefâs ouster, records show
The records released Tuesday describe fraught relations in the Tampa Police Departmentâs highest ranks before Assistant Chief Ruth Cate was fired.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2026/04/29/tension-animus-preceded-tampa-assistant-police-chiefs-ouster-records-show/
about 2 months ago
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New tonight: USF murder suspect asked Chat GPT about tossing body in trash, records say
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USF murder suspect asked ChatGPT about tossing body in trash, records say
A document filed by prosecutors details the investigation that led to the arrest of Hisham Abugharbieh in the killings of Zamil Limon and Nashida Bristy.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/04/26/usf-murder-case-missing-students/
about 2 months ago
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Update: Suspect in case of 2 missing USF students charged with 2 counts of murder
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Suspect in case of missing USF students charged with 2 counts of murder
Zamil Limonâs remains were found on the bridge Friday. Nahida Bristy is still missing, but an announcement Saturday morning indicates officials believe she is dead.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2026/04/24/missing-usf-students-now-considered-endangered-deputies-say/
about 2 months ago
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Updated: Body of 1 missing USF student found on Howard Frankland Bridge, man arrested
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Body of 1 missing USF student found on Howard Frankland Bridge, man arrested
Zamil Limonâs remains were found on the bridge Friday, officials said. Nahida Bristy is still missing.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2026/04/24/missing-usf-students-now-considered-endangered-deputies-say/
about 2 months ago
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Missing USF students described as 'responsible,' 'jolly' as search intensifies
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Missing USF students described as âresponsible,â âjollyâ as search intensifies
Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, both 27, have not been seen or heard from since April 16. Hillsborough deputies say they are now considered endangered.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2026/04/24/missing-usf-students-now-considered-endangered-deputies-say/
about 2 months ago
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A rapper was ambushed in Tampa amid a gang war. Now, 4 men face trial
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A rapper was ambushed in Tampa amid a gang war. Now, 4 men face trial
Charles Jones, who rapped under the name Julio Foolio, was killed in a brazen Tampa shooting in 2024. Four men face a possible death sentence if convicted.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/04/22/julio-foolio-murder-trial-tampa-jacksonville-gang-war/
about 2 months ago
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She's accused of killing 2 ex-husbands. Tampa prosecutors want her to die
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Sheâs accused of killing 2 ex-husbands. Tampa prosecutors want her to die
The state will seek the death penalty for Susan Avalon, who is accused in the separate slayings of two men.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/04/21/susan-avalon-hillsborough-manatee-tampa-bradenton-husband-murders/
about 2 months ago
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Misconduct cases at Hillsborough sheriff's office spur culture questions
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Misconduct cases at Hillsborough sheriffâs office spur culture questions
Academic cheating, domestic violence and a major accused of drinking on duty have rocked the agency.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2026/04/18/hcso-chad-chronister-troy-morgan-anthony-collins-robert-roush/
2 months ago
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In Tampa, Uthmeier faces critical inquiries before bipartisan Tiger Bay crowd
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In Tampa, Uthmeier faces critical inquiries before bipartisan Tiger Bay crowd
Floridaâs attorney general was asked questions about the Hope Florida scandal and Trump, among other topics.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2026/04/17/tampa-james-uthmeier-hope-florida-uf-trump-ice-tiger-bay-club/
2 months ago
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Judge allows Tim Burke to travel freely amid pending Fox News videos case
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Judge allows Tim Burke to travel freely amid pending Fox News videos case
Restrictions on the Tampa media consultantâs travel have hindered his work as a journalist, his attorney said.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2026/04/13/tim-burke-trial-latest-updates-fox-news/
2 months ago
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Tampa assistant police chief had storied career. Why is her ouster still a mystery?
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Tampa assistant police chief had storied career. Why is her ouster still a mystery?
Ruth Cateâs firing abruptly ended her long, decorated career in which she strove to recruit and encourage women cops.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2026/04/10/tpd-ruth-cate-lee-bercaw-mayor-jane-castor-city-council/
2 months ago
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Hillsborough sheriffâs major fired, was under the influence of alcohol on duty, agency says
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Hillsborough sheriffâs major fired, was under the influence of alcohol on duty, agency says
Maj. Troy Morgan, who was previously recognized as a deputy of the year by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, was promoted by Sheriff Chad Chronister in February.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2026/04/09/hcso-major-troy-morgan-chad-chronister/
2 months ago
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MacDill bomb suspect's sister used ChatGPT to help him flee, prosecutor says
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MacDill bomb suspectâs sister used ChatGPT to help him flee, prosecutor says
Ann Mary Zheng queried ways for her brother to remain in China after he placed the bomb, prosecutors said in court.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/03/31/tampa-macdill-air-force-base-bomb-threat-ann-mary-zheng/
3 months ago
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As Uthmeier argues for felons to have guns, Florida prosecutors step in
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As Uthmeier argues for felons to have guns, Florida prosecutors step in
The attorney generalâs changing position in a gun rights case drew praise from some, alarm from others.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2026/03/31/james-uthmeier-felons-guns-second-amendment-christopher-morgan/
3 months ago
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Florida Supreme Court declines to lift stay of execution for ex-cop
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Florida Supreme Court declines to lift stay of execution for ex-cop
James Duckett will not be put to death Tuesday night as courts grapple with DNA challenges.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/03/30/james-duckett-execution-florida-supreme-court-teresa-mcabee-murder/
3 months ago
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DNA results come back inconclusive for ex-Florida cop facing execution
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DNA results come back inconclusive for Florida ex-cop facing execution
James Duckett was granted a rare stay of execution Thursday ahead of his scheduled lethal injection on Tuesday. The state is asking for the stay to be lifted.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/03/27/james-duckett-florida-execution-death-row/
3 months ago
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What we know about the bomb investigation at MacDill Air Force Base
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What we know about the bomb investigation at MacDill Air Force Base
Two people were indicted this week on charges related to a device that was found near the Tampa military base. A third was accused of a threat.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/03/27/macdill-airforce-base-bomb-threat-florida/
3 months ago
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Updated story: Siblings indicted after explosive found at MacDill Air Force Base @TB_Times
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Siblings indicted after explosive found at MacDill Air Force Base
The federal indictments unsealed Thursday accused Alen and Ann Mary Zheng of crimes related to a device found at the Air Force base.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/03/26/tampa-macdill-air-force-base-bomb-threat-arrest-florida/
3 months ago
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Breaking: Federal prosecutors indict 2 after explosive found at MacDill Air Force Base
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Federal prosecutors indict 2 after explosive found at MacDill Air Force Base
Indictments unsealed Thursday accused Alen and Ann Mary Zheng of crimes related to an explosive device found at the Air Force base.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/03/26/tampa-macdill-air-force-base-bomb-threat-arrest-florida/
3 months ago
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Tampa Police Department fires assistant chief, but does not say why
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Tampa Police Department fires assistant chief, but does not say why
Ruth Cate, one of the agencyâs top leaders, was let go for âfailing to meet the expectations required of the role,â a news release stated.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2026/03/25/ruth-cate-fired-tampa-police-department/
3 months ago
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Palm Harbor man arrested over MacDill threats
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Palm Harbor man arrested over MacDill threats
Jonathan James Elder was arrested Monday.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/03/25/macdill-arrest-threat-explosive-bomb/
3 months ago
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Hillsborough deputy shoots, wounds man in Riverview
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Hillsborough deputy shoots, wounds man in Riverview
The man fired at two sheriffâs deputies after they were called to a domestic disturbance, sheriffâs officials said.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/03/25/riverview-shooting-hillsborough-sheriff-deputy/
3 months ago
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FBI investigating MacDill bomb threat video sent to Tampa Bay Times editor
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FBI investigating MacDill bomb threat video sent to Tampa Bay Times editor
The anonymous video suggested there would be a future threat against the military base.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2026/03/25/macdill-bomb-threat-anonymous-video-fbi/
3 months ago
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Florida 'Monkey Whisperer' gets prison for 2nd illicit primate sale
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Florida âMonkey Whispererâ gets prison for 2nd illicit primate sale
Jimmy Hammonds admitted to violating wildlife laws by selling two âpocket monkeysâ while on federal probation.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/03/24/florida-monkey-whisperer-bradenton-manatee-jimmy-hammonds-sentence/
3 months ago
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Clock is ticking for DNA results as ex-Florida cop faces execution
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Clock is ticking for DNA results as ex-Florida cop faces execution
James Duckett hopes a long-sought forensic exam might halt his scheduled lethal injection next week.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2026/03/23/james-duckett-execution-dna-teresa-mcabee-murder-mascotte/
3 months ago
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