The Tampa Police Department Memorial Committee has rescheduled the 30th Annual Tampa Police Memorial 5K/1-Mile Run-Walk. Originally set for October 12, the event was postponed due to Hurricane Milton and is now planned for Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 8:00 am.
There were two companies in a city associated with Hillsborough County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county over the third quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
A Texas man, James Anthony Davila, has been indicted on charges of coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity and receipt of child sex abuse material. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg. If convicted, Davila could face a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years to life in federal prison for the coercion and enticement charge, and a mandatory 5 to 20 years for receiving child sex abuse material.
Tampa Convention Center has been awarded the title of Best Convention Center in the Southeast U.S. for the second consecutive year. The center received the gold honor at the prestigious Stella Awards.
The Tampa Police Department is set to conduct a specialized water training session for law enforcement canine units from the Tampa Bay area. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 10:00 am at Adventure Island water park, coinciding with the park's seasonal closure.
On October 22, 2024, at approximately 2:46 a.m., Tampa Police were called to the 400 block of S Howard Ave following reports of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle.
There were four companies in a city associated with Hillsborough County that received 11 FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
The Tampa Police Department is currently investigating an incident involving a firearm at Sligh Middle Magnet School. The event took place on October 21, 2024, and fortunately, there were no active threats to the school or individuals.
Mitchell Regan, a 36-year-old resident of Leesburg, has been arrested on charges of possessing child sex abuse material. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg. If found guilty, Regan could face up to 20 years in federal prison.
City of Tampa Utilities has announced a temporary change in the billing process for customers due to disruptions caused by Hurricane Milton. The debris from the hurricane is preventing utility staff from reading water meters accurately. In response, utility bills will be estimated based on average daily usage over the past year until normal meter readings can resume.
The US Marshals Task Force, in collaboration with the Tampa Police Department, has arrested Brianna Moore, 19, in connection with the death of an infant found at the University of Tampa earlier this year. The arrest took place on October 18, 2024, in Quitman, Mississippi.
The Tampa Police Department has apprehended four individuals linked to a burglary at Hibbett Sports on October 10, 2024, which occurred in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
The City of Tampa's Department of Solid Waste has announced a temporary suspension of residential recycling collection due to the high levels of storm debris caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The suspension will be in effect on Friday, October 18, 2024, with services resuming on Monday, October 21, 2024. In the meantime, yard waste and recycling teams are collaborating with debris management contractors to clear neighborhoods and return the city to its pre-storm state.
Late Wednesday night, Tampa Police responded to a stabbing incident at the Trails at Hunters Village Apartments on Hunters Village Rd. Upon arrival, officers found an adult female with multiple injuries and significant blood loss. She was transported by Tampa Fire Rescue to a nearby hospital where she is currently in stable condition.
The Tampa Police Department held its final Hurricane Deployment Roll Call today, marking the end of its hurricane deployment and a return to standard operations. The event recognized the service of officers and staff during recent storms.
Widespread destruction from consecutive hurricanes has resulted in a significant accumulation of debris in Tampa. The city's Solid Waste Department has responded swiftly, aiming to address the challenge by increasing its payment rate to hire more haulers and enhance its capacity.