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Jayanna Clark found safe after 18-hour search; suspect in custody
TAMPA, Florida — Jayanna Clark has been safely located after more than 18 hours of searching, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Clark was found in the 2200 block of 13th Street SW in Largo alongside Jahvontae Bell, who was arrested at the scene without incident. Both were observed exiting a shed on the side of a residence. Clark was unharmed, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
GOP commissioners halt Hillsborough vote on tax for schools
The Hillsborough Commission has swung back into Republican control, and Commissioner Joshua Wostal is already flexing his renewed muscle.Why it matters: Wostal, backed by his GOP colleagues, stalled a ballot referendum that would've given Hillsborough's sprawling school district the means to raise teacher salaries.His move tees up a legal battle with the school district.State of play: The commission's new makeup is a fresh face on an old GOP agenda.Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Republican hopeful Christine Miller last month to replace Michael Owen, whose resignation had created a short-lived deadlock on the commission.Miller's first vote on Wednesday is a sign that...
Window to the Weekend: Giddy up for the Tampa Bay Rodeo & Family Festival
TAMPA (BLOOM) – In our “Window to the Weekend” sponsored by Renewal by Andersen of Tampa, “America’s Favorite Cowboy” Andre McClain joins Gayle Guyardo, the host of the global health and wellness show, Bloom, to share some roping tricks and talk about the Tampa Bay Rodeo and Family Festival happening today and tomorrow in Tampa at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds. McClain is the Host of the Tampa Bay Rodeo and Family Festival.
Woman kidnapped, forced into car near USF, deputies say
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Officials are searching for a woman who was kidnapped early Thursday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. At around 1:30 a.m., the sheriff’s office received a call about a possible kidnapping in the area of Bordeaux Village Place in Tampa, near the University of South Florida.
Man kidnaps his ex-girlfriend for second time in just over a month, Florida cops say
A man kidnapped his ex-girlfriend near the University of South Florida just over a month after the last time he was accused of kidnapping her, authorities said. Jahvontae Bell, 26, is charged with armed kidnapping, battery and four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to a news release from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Tampa Bay Rep. Castor: Biden should pass the torch
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Rep. Kathy Castor, who represents Hillsborough County and a portion of Pinellas County in Congress, prefers President Joe Biden to not seek re-election. “I think it’s an exciting time to possibly pass the torch,” Castor said. The Tampa Bay area Democratic congresswoman confirmed her stance Friday. She supports Vice President Kamala […]
Idaho’s County Members Take on Tampa for the 2024 NACo Annual Conference
The 2024 National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference was held in Hillsborough County (Tampa) Florida, July 12-15. Idaho was well-represented by attendees John David Davidson (IAC 1. st VP), Kathy Ackerman (NACo Board Representative), Skip Brandt (WIR Board Representative), Custer County Commissioner Steve Smith, Bannock County Commissioner Jeff Hough,...
Manhunt Ends In Arrest Of Tampa Double Homicide Suspect On Camera
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has arrested Silvio Ramon Franco Peralta, 35, following a manhunt after he allegedly murdered two people and fled from deputies. On July 13, 2024, HCSO responded to a call regarding a deceased female, Lianet Santos Sosa, 31, who was...
‘Armed and dangerous’ kidnapper arrested, woman found safe after Tampa abduction: HCSO
TAMPA, Fla. - Deputies have arrested the man who they believe kidnapped a woman early Thursday morning. The victim is safe, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said they received a call about a possible kidnapping around 1:30 a.m. near the 5000 block of Bordeaux Village Place in...
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