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Hillsborough County deputy shot in barricade situation

Local News

Tampa police officer's use of deadly force deemed justified after man points gun at him

Body camera video and a police account indicate Velazquez told Turbe to drop the gun before Turbe turned around and raised his gun.
Environment

Tampa puts its name on up to $350 million in bonds, clearing way for massive paper fiber plant

The recycling plant, which will sit on nearly 38 acres, has not broken ground yet.
Crime

Local civil rights leaders say TPD crime-free housing reforms aren’t enough

“We all want to live in a safe community, but there are guidelines…you cannot over-police the community..." Yvette Lewis said.
Hillsborough County

Trailer stolen from veterans group found, arrest made

A man tried to sell the trailer on Facebook Marketplace and was later arrested by authorities, according to the group.
Local News

FHP: Mother, daughter carjacked by 2 men they stopped to help on I-75

Law enforcement is asking for the public's help in identifying two men.
Education

Hillsborough County Public Schools implements new on-demand tutoring service called 'Paper'

Tutors are available for help in every subject and every level.
Crime

Men accused of targeting Tampa Bay area helicopters with lasers

They were both arrested in separate cases a day apart.
Vaccine

Tampa vaccine mandate: Workers support new policy, city says

Members of three unions, which represent the majority of workers, voted in support of the city's policy to get vaccinated or get tested.
Crime

Tampa revamps police program alerting landlords to arrests

Under the changes, the city will inform landlords only about “certain serious drug and violent felonies.”
Hillsborough County

Volunteers give a fresh coat of paint to dozens of homes across Hillsborough County

The one-day volunteer effort, named Paint Your Heart Out Tampa, gave a fresh coat of paint to more than two dozen homes.
Hillsborough County

Large stage trailer stolen from veterans group in Plant City

A local chapter of a veterans organization is asking the public for help in locating a large stage trailer that was stolen in Plant City.

Hillsborough County deputy shot in barricade situation

Tampa police officer's use of deadly force deemed justified after man points gun at him

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Hillsborough County deputy shot in barricade situation

Tampa police officer's use of deadly force deemed justified after man points gun at him

Tampa puts its name on up to $350 million in bonds, clearing way for massive paper fiber plant

Local civil rights leaders say TPD crime-free housing reforms aren’t enough

Trailer stolen from veterans group found, arrest made

FHP: Mother, daughter carjacked by 2 men they stopped to help on I-75

Hillsborough County Public Schools implements new on-demand tutoring service called 'Paper'

Men accused of targeting Tampa Bay area helicopters with lasers

Tampa vaccine mandate: Workers support new policy, city says

Tampa revamps police program alerting landlords to arrests

Volunteers give a fresh coat of paint to dozens of homes across Hillsborough County

Large stage trailer stolen from veterans group in Plant City

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