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Tampa Woman Charged with DUI, Hit and Run

Danielle Swanson | Tampa Police | Arrests
A witness followed her car until officers stopped it, Tampa police said. TAMPA – A Tampa woman has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that injured a pedestrian,Read More

Tampa Homeowner Shoots At, Wounds Home Invasion Suspect

Suspect Vehicle | Hillsborough Sheriff | Crime
Hillsborough deputies are looking for two men suspected of an early morning home invasion. TAMPA – Deputies are searching for two men who broke into a Tampa home early WednesdayRead More

Pinellas Names New Veterans Services Director

Zeffery Mims | Veterans Services | Pinellas County
He will lead the county’s outreach to Pinellas County’s veteran population and ease their access to earned benefits. PINELLAS COUNTY – A new voice is leading Pinellas County’s Veterans Services.Read More

Castor Crushes Straz to Become Tampa’s Next Mayor

Jane Castor | Politics | Tampa Mayor
The historic victory by Jane Castor marks the first election of an openly LGBTQ+ mayor in the history of Tampa––Florida’s third largest city. TAMPA – Former Tampa police chief JaneRead More

Tampa Woman Indicted in Immigration Fraud Scheme

Crime | Arrests | TB Reporter
The scheme, in which she falsely represented herself to be a licensed immigration attorney, stretched from Tampa to Chicago, according to the U.S. Attorney. TAMPA – The U.S. Attorney’s OfficeRead More

Leader of Violent Robbery Ring Sentenced

Law | Courts | Legal Aid
The group carried out violent robberies throughout mid-Florida, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. TAMPA – The ringleader of a violent robbery organization that carried out crimes throughout mid-Florida hasRead More

Clearwater Police: Man Fired Shots at City Marina

Police Lights | Crime | Traffic
Westbound lanes of Memorial Causeway were closed while Clearwater police talked him into putting down his weapons. CLEARWATER – A man was taken into custody this morning after he firedRead More

Thought Leaders Talk About Environmental Challenges

Environment | Pollution | Green New Deal
A panel discussion will focus on local and global environmental issues. The event is open to the public. ST. PETERSBURG – A panel discussion scheduled for Friday (April 26) willRead More

Study: Racial Inequality Has Cost Pinellas Nearly $3.6 billion

Kanika Tomalin | Unite Pinellas | Racial Inequality
The study is the first that has measured economic outcomes and quality-of-life indicators for Pinellas County residents by looking at the effects of racial inequality. PINELLAS COUNTY – More thanRead More

Axle Comes Off Semi on I-75

Tractor-Trailer Crash | Florida Highway Patrol | I-75 Crash
The crash blocked access to a rest area for several hours, FHP troopers said. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY – No one was injured when a semi-trailer crashed on I-75 when the rearRead More