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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...
Hillsborough County Sheriff: Tampa Man Wanted After Violent Domestic Battery
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Chae Young, 29, wanted for failure to appear (FTA) in court on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and domestic battery by strangulation. Young was last seen in the 4200...
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...
Tampa Bay Times launches its primary voter guide
The presidential contest between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump is far from the only election that matters this year. The Aug. 20 primary will shape your state and local communities for years to come. The Tampa Bay Times is here to help you make an informed choice...
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.
Woman calls boyfriend to come to crash site, then SUV kills him and dog, Florida cops say
A 23-year-old drove to a crash site to meet his girlfriend who was in a collision, then an SUV killed him and his dog, Florida authorities said. A minor crash happened between two vehicles in Hillsborough County on the northbound ramp of U.S. Route 92 and Interstate 75 the evening of July 13, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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 […]
Victor Crist is the clear choice for Republicans for Hillsborough court clerk
This article represents the opinion of the Tampa Bay Times Editorial Board. The Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller is the official record-keeper for Hillsborough County, responsible for maintaining everything from court, county commission and marriage records to the rolls for prospective jury pools. The clerk also plays an auditing role over county operations. The clerk is elected to a four-year term and paid $205,918 annually. The primary election is Aug. 20. The winner of the Republican primary takes on incumbent Democrat Cindy Stuart in the Nov. 5 general election.
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