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Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor, and city leaders will join Steven Rogai of Rogai Family Foundation and other supporters of law enforcement as they unveil “TAKING A STANCE,” a law…

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The Tampa Police Department has arrested a juvenile on multiple felony charges following a shooting incident last Friday. Officers were called to the 6200 block of S Manhattan Ave at approximately 8…

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The Tampa Police Department has arrested a man who drove his SUV through a south Tampa business on Tuesday morning while attempting to hit a woman. At approximately 8 AM on October 18, 2022,…

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The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on the 1500 block of E 27th Ave. At approximately 9 AM on Monday, October 17, 2022, ShotSpotter detected the sound of multiple…

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The Tampa Police Department has identified a suspect involved in a fatal shooting at the LIT Cigar and Martini Lounge on October 9, 2022. Detectives are also working to identify a second suspect. An…

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The Tampa Police Department arrested an 8th grade student at Stewart Middle School on Monday morning, after it was reported that she was in possession of an electronic stun weapon. On October 10,…

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Tampa Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at a downtown night club. Just before 3AM on October 9, 2022, officers responded to the report of shots fired near the…

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The Tampa Police Department has located the suspect linked to a shooting on October 5, 2022, in which a homeless family of five was shot at while sleeping in their vehicle. Through investigative…

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The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning on the 2200 block of N Oregon Ave, leaving a pregnant mother injured. At approximately 4:30 AM, a family…

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Tampa, Fla. (Oct. 4, 2022) - Just before midnight on August 24th, 2022, officers were dispatched to a ShotSpotter detection at the Shell Gas Station on N. 50th St. where they located a victim,…

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The Tampa Police Department arrested a man caught burglarizing vehicles designated for Hurricane Ian repair work. At approximately 4:30AM on Tuesday, October 4, officers responded to 701 E. Bird St,…

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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Chief Mary O’Connor & Chief Barbara TrippDATE: Thursday, September 29, 2022TIME: 11:30 AM and 5:30 PMLOCATION: Emergency Operations Center, 711 E. Henderson Ave. Tampa, FL…

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MEDIA AVAILABILITY TODAYWHO: Mayor Jane CastorDATE: Thursday, September 29, 2022TIME: 12:30 PM LOCATION: Meet outside the City of Tampa EOC (711 E. Henderson Ave)  Mayor Castor Continues to Inspect…

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Mayor Jane Castor will be available to speak about the City of Tampa's efforts to ensure the community is prepared for potential severe weather on Sunday, September 25 at 9:15 AM at the MacFarlane…

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Tampa Police have arrested a suspect linked to at least four business burglaries in the city. Just before 5 AM on September 16, 2022, the front glass door of the Vincent & Tampa Cigar Company,…

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The Tampa Police Department issued six warrants, primarily on employees working at bars in Ybor City, following a two-month drug-buy operation dubbed "Operation Last Call." Detectives were made…

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The investigation continues into an early morning homicide in Tampa. Tampa Police detectives have learned that the individual shot was a current student at the University of Tampa. According to…

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In April of 2022, the Tampa Police Department received a cyber tip regarding a person in Tampa who was sharing child pornography via social media. Through investigative means, Tampa PD officers…

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The Tampa Police Department arrested a 10th grade student at Blake High School on Wednesday afternoon, after he was discovered with a loaded gun on campus. On September 14, 2022, multiple students…

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The Tampa Police Department has arrested a 13-year-old student who lit a classmate's clothing on fire on Wednesday. Tampa Police and Tampa Fire investigators were called to North Tampa Alternative…

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The Tampa Police Department has arrested a group of teens linked to multiple overnight auto burglaries. Just before 2 AM on Wednesday, September 14, officers responded to the 7500 block of S…

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Tampa Police detectives are working to identify the suspects, seen in this video, who burglarized the Burger King at 2513 N 50th St in the early hours of September 7. One suspect can be seen wearing…

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Tampa Police are investigating an early morning commercial burglary that occurred on Armenia Avenue at Quick Pick Liquors. Video surveillance shows the suspect wearing a black hoodie with a large…

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Tampa Police continued to follow up on community concerns of criminal activity taking place in local hotels and motels. As the Tampa Police Department’s Safer Summer Initiatives continue, officers…