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Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Gabriel Gladman, 23, from Akron, Ohio, pleaded guilty to a 14-count indictment. The charges include eight counts of providing false statements to a federally licensed dealer to acquire firearms and six counts of unlawfully transferring handguns to juveniles. Gladman faces a maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment for each count related to the false statements and one year in federal prison for each count of unlawful transfer. A sentencing date has not been set.
TAMPA, Fla. - On June 12, 2024, around 5:15 p.m., officers responded to the 1500 block of E. Hillsborough Avenue for the report of an adult male located with upper body trauma. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
On June 13, 2024, shortly before 9:30 am, Tampa Police Officers responded to the 1000 Block of East 26th Avenue for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male with upper body trauma. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.
The City of Tampa has announced the completion of a $100 million retrofit of its McKay Bay Waste to Energy Facility. Established in 1985, the facility is integral to Tampa's Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management Department, converting over two million pounds of waste daily into electrical energy for approximately 15,000 homes each month. In addition to generating electricity, the facility recovers metals from processed ash and employs a multi-step pollution control system for gases.
Tampa Police Traffic Homicide Detectives have arrested a second suspect in connection with the fatal crash that occurred on June 3, 2024, at the intersection of N Dale Mabry Hwy and W South Ave.
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) and the House Judiciary Committee released a video highlighting why Attorney General Merrick Garland must be held in Contempt of Congress.
The City of Tampa's housing community is set to celebrate the years-long journey of a local couple toward homeownership on Friday. Jacqueline and Patrick Knox have spent sixteen years working towards their dream of owning a home, navigating challenges such as rising interest rates, housing prices, and tough competition.
The Tampa Convention Center team has announced the appointment of Abed Pompa as the new Chief Maintenance Engineer following a nationwide search. Pompa will play a critical role within the Facilities/Operations and Maintenance Department.
The Internal Audit Department has released its report on Maintenance of Traffic and Right of Way Permitting, designated as Audit 24-07. The Right-of-Way Permitting Section oversees the review and approval of permit applications for private and public construction, as well as maintenance activities that affect City of Tampa roadway assets.
Following the recent launch of its new yard waste initiative, Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management, in partnership with Veransa Group, will host a free compost giveaway.
The City of Tampa has announced a collaboration with Walk Bike Tampa, which has been awarded an Accelerated Mobility Playbook (AMP) Technical Grant from City Thread, a national non-profit organization focused on enhancing community connectivity through transportation.
After four years of construction, a major wastewater project to replace an aging 54-inch force main is nearing completion. The new pipeline, extending approximately 13,700 linear feet, now runs from the Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant and connects to a pipeline under South Franklin Street. All wastewater flow from the force main on Harbour Island has been diverted to the new infrastructure.
Today, Mayor Jane Castor, Councilman Alan Clendenin, and other city officials invited the community to join in a special LGBT flag-raising ceremony outside Old City Hall. This event marks the beginning of Pride Month, a time dedicated to uplifting LGBT voices, celebrating LGBT culture, and supporting LGBT rights.
On June 3, 2024, at approximately 10:25 a.m., Tampa Police officers responded to the intersection of N Dale Mabry Hwy and W South Ave following reports of a two-vehicle crash.
On June 2, 2024, at approximately 11:47 a.m., Tampa police officers responded to the intersection of N 11 St and W Hillsborough Ave following reports of an overturned vehicle. Upon arrival, officers found two individuals in the overturned convertible: the driver, a black male in his late 70s, and the passenger, a black female in her late 70s.
On June 1, 2024, at approximately 1:15 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Ray Charles Blvd in Tampa, Florida, following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult female and an adult male with upper body trauma. Both victims were pronounced deceased at the scene.