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1 killed in Tampa shooting
TAMPA, Fla. - A homicide investigation is underway in Tampa. Police say they went to the 1000 block of East Poinsettia Avenue around 1 p.m. on Monday to investigate a reported shooting. Responding officers said they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. : St. Petersburg man accidentally shot,...
Threats Against Governor Ron DeSantis Lead to the Arrest of a Central Florida Woman
Danyele Callaway, a resident of Riverview, close to Tampa, was taken into custody by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office following her internet threats to kill Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. After receiving threatening threats on Governor Ron DeSantis’ site, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Florida Department...
Central Florida Man Murdered Two People, Fled from Deputies
A 35-year-old Central Florida man that murdered two people and then fled from deputies was arrested. On July 13th, just after 2pm, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service regarding a deceased female on the 4800 block of Alvarado Drive in Tampa. When deputies arrived, they...
Central Florida Music Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship with Student
A 26-year-old Central Florida music teacher from Grace Christian School for having an inappropriate relationship with a student. This month, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives were notified of a sexual battery by an authority figure involving a confidential pregnant 18-year-old victim. 26-year-old Denzel Proctor, a former music teacher at...
Suspect arrested for threatening to kill former employer over paycheck dispute: HCSO
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A man is behind bars after he allegedly threatened to kill his former employer, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday. Around 10:30 a.m. Monday, deputies responded to Eagle Falls Place after 39-year-old Tito Evan-Lloyd reportedly threatened his former manager with a concealed firearm over a paycheck dispute. Evan-Lloyd had fled […]
Tampa Police Officer Suspended Following Arrest for Alleged Domestic Violence Incident
A Tampa Police Department officer has found himself on the wrong side of the law and is now on administrative leave after being arrested for an alleged Battery Domestic Violence. The incident involving the officer, identified as Cornelius Young, unfolded at an off-duty event located at 729 Cortaro Drive in Sun City.
Man Arrested in Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash in Central Florida
A 28-year-old man was arrested as the at-fault driver in a fatal three-vehicle crash in Central Florida. The suspect and at-fault driver was charged with one felony count of Vehicular Homicide, one felony count of DUI with Serious Bodily Injury, and one felony count of DUI Manslaughter. On June 22nd...
Tampa Police Charge Man in Packwood Homicide
Tampa Police have charged a man in a Packwood homicide where he allegedly killed a man after killing a female victim earlier in Hillsborough County. On July 13, 2024, at approximately 2:59pm, Tampa Police responded to the 8700 block of N Packwood Ave in reference to an aggravated battery. Upon...
Grand Jury Indicts Jerome Isom For 1st-Degree Murder In Shooting Death Of Yvonne Abernethy
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A grand jury has indicted Jerome Isom for first-degree murder in connection with the death of Yvonne Abernethy. Yvonne Abernethy, 25, was fatally shot outside her apartment at the Reserve at Lake Point, located at 5640 Lynn Lake Dr. S., shortly before 6 a.m. on June 18.
Tampa Police Department Welcomes New Officers, Honors Fallen Hero
The Tampa Police Department recently welcomed new officers and honored a local fallen hero. Mayor Jane Castor and Chief Lee Bercaw welcomed 17 new officers at a swearing-in ceremony at the Tampa Convention Center this month. The ceremony held particular significance as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of Tampa Police Officer Morris Lopez’s ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Girl's death sparks concerns about other Florida facilities run by TrueCore
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice removed TrueCore from a five-year, $31.5 million contract after a girl died at Lake Academy. Some call for contractors to be removed from other facilities.
Central Florida Man Busted after Facebook Marketplace Ad Leads to Stolen Equipment
A Central Florida man was busted after a Facebook Marketplace ad leads to thousands of dollars worth of stolen property. Through investigative means, detectives discovered that 49-year-old Moises Lopez, the seller, was associated with another individual involved in construction thefts. On July 9th, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives investigating a...
FAA Investigating Tampa-Bound Southwest Flight that Plunged to 150 Feet Above Water
WASHINGTON (NEWSnet/AP) — Federal officials are investigating an incident involving a Southwest Airlines jet that flew as low as 150 feet above water while it was approximately five miles from its intended landing at the airport Tampa, Florida. The pilots skipped over the Tampa airport and landed instead at...
Fire at abandoned house in Gibsonton causes heavy traffic on US 41
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - A fire at an abandoned house in Gibsonston caused heavy traffic delays early Monday morning, according to authorities. According to the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, they responded to a fire at an abandoned house on US Highway 41 at around 4 a.m. on Monday. They were...
Firefighters rescue 3 dogs from Tampa house fire, crews say
TAMPA, Fla. - Three dogs were rescued from a house fire that was started by an electric scooter on Friday night, according to Tampa Fire Rescue. Officials say firefighters responded to the fire on the 1200 Block of E. 108th Avenue in North Tampa just before 9:30 p.m. There was heavy smoke coming from a single-story home where three dogs were reportedly trapped inside, according to first responders.
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