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Suspect Apprehended After Stabbing, Carjacking, And Chase In Pasco And Hillsborough Counties
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A suspect is in custody after a series of incidents in Pasco and Hillsborough Counties this morning. Pasco Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a stabbing in Port Richey around 8:20 a.m., where an adult male victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Shortly after, a carjacking believed to be connected to the stabbing occurred in the same area.
Kiwanis StoryWalk promotes literacy, exercise
The lake at the center of Carrollwood Village Park is surrounded by little black podiums, each containing a single page from a children’s storybook. It’s the latest edition to the Kiwanis Club of Tampa StoryWalk initiative. The inspiration behind StoryWalk started around eight years ago when the Kiwanis...
Crime Scene in Keystone: Man Arrested After Woman’s Tragic Death
Deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office have taken into custody a man they believe is to blame for the death of a lady at a Keystone residence. Around 4:45 a.m. on Monday, someone called 911 to report finding an unconscious woman inside a house on Crescent Road close to Blake Road. According to the sheriff’s office, there are multiple buildings on this land, most of which are occupied by lone individuals.
Challenges loom for new school year in Tampa Bay districts
The big story: Longtime Hillsborough County educator Van Ayres is about to embark on his second year leading Florida’s third-largest school district. He’s got several challenges ahead, including the potential loss of more students to voucher programs and more teachers to neighboring districts that pay better. Yet Ayres...
A busy, banner year for Visit Tampa Bay
It’s been a busy, banner year for Visit Tampa Bay. On the culinary front, the marketing and tourism development organization for Tampa and Hillsborough County released the second edition of its “Tampa’s Table” cookbook, which features recipes from local restaurants, had six more restaurants added to the latest edition of the Michelin Guide to Florida.
Pool contractor who left homeowners with unfinished pools has license revoked
TAMPA, Fla. — A local pool contractor at the center of a 10 Investigates investigation has had his license revoked. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation recently pulled JE Clear Pools' license. Customers tell 10 Investigates that while they are happy to see the state take action, they are still left with incomplete pools and out tens of thousands of dollars.
Ruthless Gang’s Reign of Terror Ends with Six Arrests (Video)
Good evening. I’m Allie Corey, and I’m Mark Wilson. We have breaking news tonight about a significant federal operation targeting a violent gang in Hillsborough County. The U.S. attorney announced the arrests of six suspected gang members during a news conference this morning. Our correspondent, Aaron Mesmer, reports live from Tampa.
Community steps up to help family of Plant City teen who helped rescue a dog in distress
PLANT CITY, Fla. — A Hillsborough County teenager received an unexpected blessing for his family recently after he helped to rescue a suffering dog. Jessie Garcia said he was going for a walk near his Plant City home when he spotted a dog in a wooded area that looked like it was in real trouble.
Fire at store leaves employee dead in Hillsborough County, crews say
DOVER, Florida — One person is dead after a store went up in flames Sunday evening in Dover, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue said in a news release. Fire Rescue received calls about the two-alarm fire around 4:45 p.m., crews said. Arriving firefighters battled the blaze at the Dover Mexican Market on Sydney Dover Road from outside before entering the store.
Bodycam video shows arrest of double murder suspect after chase in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — Body camera video captures the moment deputies captured a man wanted for the murder of two people in Tampa. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said on July 13, dispatch received a call reporting a dead woman at Alvarado Drive, off Monte Vista Place. At the scene, they found 31-year-old Lianet Santos Sosa with trauma to her upper body. Tragically, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
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