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Riverview couple urges vigilance after being ambushed following jackpot win at Hard Rock Casino
TAMPA, Fla. - "People need to understand. They need to be vigilant. They need to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings," said Kim Chambliss. That’s the message a Riverview couple is sharing after they were ambushed and shot outside of their home after winning money at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa.
Hillsborough County Sheriff Investigates Suspected Murder-Suicide At Tampa Hospital
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspected murder-suicide that occurred in the parking lot of HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital on Wednesday evening. Deputies responded to a call around 6:37 p.m. on August 14, 2024, regarding two possibly deceased individuals. Upon arriving at...
Two Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide at HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital Parking Lot
On Wednesday evening, a grim discovery was made in the parking lot of HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office responded to a call at approximately 6:37 p.m. about two individuals who were reportedly deceased. According to FOX 13 News, upon arrival at the scene, deputies found a woman with multiple gunshot wounds and a man with what seemed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
2 arrested after Riverview couple says they were ambushed following a big casino win
RIVERVIEW, Fla. — A Riverview couple is recovering after reporting they were ambushed and shot outside their home earlier this month after they won a jackpot at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino. Officials with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office say they have arrested Marcus Jenkins and Tristin Wright in...
Man flees traffic stop, tries to ram police cruisers and hides in U-Haul: HCSO
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A 24-year-old man is accused of fleeing a traffic stop and attempting to ram police vehicles all before hiding in a U-Haul. Tynan Hutchinson was arrested on Wednesday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO). The incident began after Hutchinson evaded a traffic stop with the Tampa Police Department. He then proceeded to try to ram one of the police cruisers.
Three Hillsborough commission primaries could help Republicans cement their majority
Incumbent Ken Hagan is considered the favorite to keep his seat during the Republican primary in District 2. He'll face Melissa Nordbeck in Tuesday's primary. In District 4, Christine Miller is running in the Republican primary against Cody Powell to keep the seat to which she was appointed, when Michael Owen decided to run for statewide office . The winner will face one of two Democrats also in the primary — Jonathon Chavez and Nicole Payne — and an Independent candidate, Matthew Taylor.
Hillsborough County seniors start school with national recognition
TAMPA, Fla. – Bank of America recently recognized several Bay area students for the work they have done in their communities. They were named Bank of America Student Leaders. As student leaders, they are working closely with the local Boys & Girls Clubs to gain exposure to workforce skills,...
Hillsborough crime data shows complexity as state attorney candidates claim declines
The topic of crime is an age-old political football that gets tossed around every election season. In this year’s race for Hillsborough state attorney, it’s one that Democrat Andrew Warren has repeatedly hit as he campaigns to reclaim the office from which he was suspended in 2022. Specifically, Warren claims crime went down when he was office, and that it has gone up since.
‘Teaching to Excellence’ gifts school supplies to educators as chamber seeks new leader
School officials, teachers, community businesses, nonprofits, service professionals and agency representatives were out in force at the Barn Theatre at Winthrop on Aug. 7 to celebrate teachers working in Riverview and south county schools. They were there for the annual “Teaching to Excellence” event, which traces its roots to a...
Lennard, East Bay, Riverview open grid season Aug. 16
The high school football season opens under the lights this Friday night, Aug. 16. Three of the five South Shore grid squads play their first games this week, while two others open the 2024 campaign next Friday, Aug. 23. The Observer News print and digital newspaper has been covering the...
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