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5-year-old runs for help as man kills her mom, then kills another man, Florida cops say
A man killed a woman with her 5-year-old as a witness, then he stole her SUV and killed another man, Florida authorities said. Now, 35-year-old Silvio Franco Peralta faces an array of charges, including two counts of murder, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and the Tampa Police Department.
Hillsborough County Conducts Aerial Mosquito Control Over South Tampa, Residents Encouraged to Sign Up for Notifications
In an effort to manage mosquito populations, Hillsborough County Mosquito Management Services announced an aerial spraying operation using Dibrom. The treatment, aimed at adult mosquitoes, took place on July 13, in several locations across South Tampa, notably within the boundaries of Swann Avenue to the north and Marina Bay Drive at MacDill AFB to the south, Bayshore Boulevard on the east, and Old Tampa Bay to the west, covering an area of 17,458 acres.
1 hospitalized after house fire in Brandon, Fire Rescue says
BRANDON, Fla. — Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in Brandon that left one person hospitalized Sunday afternoon. Firefighters received calls of smoke and fire in a bedroom at a home around 2:50 p.m. on Timber Pond Drive, Fire Rescue said in a news release. Crews...
Widespread afternoon showers and evening storms expected Sunday
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — This morning will be dry and humid with temperatures starting out in the upper 70s across the Bay Area. Showers and storms will move through during the afternoon and evening hours as highs rise to the low and mid 90s with feels like temperatures around 105 degrees. Just before 5 p.m., […]
One Dead In Dover Commercial Fire: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
DOVER, Fla. – A devastating two-alarm fire engulfed a commercial structure at 3223 Sydney Dover Road on Sunday afternoon, tragically claiming the life of one civilian. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue received multiple calls around 4:45 PM reporting flames and smoke billowing from the building. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a fully engulfed structure and immediately launched a defensive attack to contain the blaze.
Man arrested in connection with double homicide in Tampa following pursuit
TAMPA, Florida — A man has been arrested for the murder of two individuals and subsequent flight from deputies, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. On July 13, 2024, just after 2 p.m., HCSO received a call regarding a deceased female on the 4800 block of Alvarado Drive in Tampa. Deputies arrived to find Lianet Santos Sosa, 31, with upper body trauma, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
'Evil man' accused of murdering 2 people in Tampa before running from deputies, officials say
TAMPA, Fla. - A 35-year-old man was arrested on Saturday after he murdered two people and then ran from deputies, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Officials say HCSO received a call about a dead woman on the 4800 block of Alvarado Drive in Tampa just after 2 p.m. on Saturday. When deputies arrived, they say they found Lianet Santos Sosa, 31, with upper body trauma.
Brandon Home Catches Fire, One Person Injured
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A single-story residence on Timber Pond Drive in Brandon caught fire on Sunday afternoon, July 14, 2024. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to 911 calls reporting smoke and fire in a bedroom around 2:49 PM. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the back of...
Tampa man charged with murder after confessing to related homicide
TAMPA, Florida — A Tampa man has been charged with murder after confessing to a related homicide, police say. On July 13, 2024, at approximately 2:59 p.m., Tampa Police responded to the 8700 block of N Packwood Ave in reference to an aggravated battery. Upon their arrival, officers located the victim, an adult male, with upper body trauma. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Double Murder in Tampa: Suspect Captured After Escaping Deputies
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reported the capture of the suspect who was suspected of killing a man and a woman in two different instances and escaping from deputies in Tampa on Saturday. A dead corpse was discovered on Tampa’s 4800 block of Alvarado Drive just after 2:00 p.m.,...
1 dead after fire at store in Dover: HCFR
DOVER, Fla. - According to officials, one person died after a store in Dover caught on fire Sunday afternoon. The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue says they began receiving calls at 4:45 p.m. from people reporting fire and smoke in a store located at 3223 Sydney Dover Road. Firefighters battled the blaze from outside, according to HCFR.
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