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Tampa enhances stormwater infrastructure amid increasing rainfall

By Tampa Republic | Aug 29, 2024

The City of Tampa is taking significant steps to modernize its stormwater infrastructure, addressing the growing challenge of managing localized flooding in its coastal, low-lying area.

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Tampa revises trash collection schedule for Labor Day

By Tampa Republic | Aug 27, 2024

The City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.

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Ocala woman charged with wire fraud over COVID-19 relief funds

By Tampa Republic | Aug 27, 2024

Ocala, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the arrest of Lisa Yvette Starkes (52, Ocala) on an indictment charging her with two counts of wire fraud. If convicted, Starkes faces up to 20 years in federal prison on each count and a forfeiture order for $41,452—an amount representing the unlawful proceeds of the offense. The indictment was returned on August 6, 2024.

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Tampa extends permanent once-a-week watering restriction amid ongoing drought recovery

By Tampa Republic | Aug 27, 2024

State water officials have extended the once-a-week watering restrictions, just weeks after the Tampa Water Department, with the support of the Tampa City Council, decided to make them permanent.

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Tampa unveils first Eco-Counter display for pedestrian and bicyclist traffic

By Tampa Republic | Aug 27, 2024

The City of Tampa has introduced its first Eco-Counter display at the intersection of North Boulevard and West Cass Street. The Eco-Counter is a digital unit equipped with camera sensors that count pedestrians and bicyclists in real-time, displaying daily and annual totals.

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Hillsborough County district student body primarily comprised of Hispanic students in 2023-24 school year

By Tampa Republic | Aug 26, 2024

In Hillsborough County district, Hispanic outnumbered students of any other ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Plant City man indicted for making threats

By Tampa Republic | Aug 26, 2024

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the return of an indictment charging Janye B. Evans (18, Plant City) with interstate transmission of a threat to injure. If convicted, Evans faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison.

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Internal Audit Department releases water-billing audit report for Tampa

By Tampa Republic | Aug 26, 2024

The Internal Audit Department has released its Water-Billing, Audit 24-13. The City of Tampa provides drinking water and wastewater services to customers located within the city limits and parts of unincorporated Hillsborough County and Temple Terrace. The full report is available on TampaGov.net.

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Police investigate aggravated assault following attempted animal adoption in Tampa

By Tampa Republic | Aug 25, 2024

On August 24, 2024, at approximately 12:00 p.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of Meadowbrook Ave in reference to an aggravated assault that occurred between two adult women.

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Which former Tampa Republic area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Tampa Republic | Aug 25, 2024

These former Tampa Republic area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Tampa Republic area weekly mass times

By Tampa Republic | Aug 24, 2024

The following parishes in the Tampa Republic coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Jacksonville felon pleads guilty to federal firearm offense

By Tampa Republic | Aug 23, 2024

Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that William Earl Union, Jr. (32, Jacksonville) has pleaded guilty to possessing firearms as a convicted felon. He faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

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Florida man pleads guilty to acting as agent for Chinese government

By Tampa Republic | Aug 23, 2024

Ping Li, 59, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to act as an agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) without notification to the Attorney General.

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Oviedo man pleads guilty to receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material

By Tampa Republic | Aug 23, 2024

Orlando, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Carl Vecchione, 62, of Oviedo, has pleaded guilty to receipt and possession of child sexual abuse material. Vecchione faces a minimum mandatory penalty of five years, up to 40 years in federal prison. Sentencing is scheduled for November 19, 2024.

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Tampa celebrates second anniversary of Litter Skimmer trash boat

By Tampa Republic | Aug 23, 2024

The City of Tampa is celebrating the second anniversary of the Litter Skimmer, a crucial asset in its efforts to maintain clean waterways. Since its inception, the Litter Skimmer has removed 72,500 pounds of trash from Tampa's waterways, surpassing the weight of a fully loaded 20-foot shipping container.

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Tampa celebrates longstanding sister city relationship with Barranquilla

By Tampa Republic | Aug 23, 2024

Mayor Jane Castor and representatives from Tampa's Sister City, Barranquilla, Colombia, celebrated their longstanding relationship on Friday as Castor proclaimed August 23 "Barranquilla, Colombia Day."

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Mexican national pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the United States

By Tampa Republic | Aug 23, 2024

Daniel Hernandez-Casiano, 44, of Orlando, has pleaded guilty to illegal reentry by a deported alien, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg. Hernandez-Casiano faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison, with his sentencing hearing scheduled for November 4, 2024.

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Port Richey brothers plead guilty to trafficking large quantities of fentanyl

By Tampa Republic | Aug 23, 2024

Marcus and Pierre Fowler, both residents of Port Richey, Florida, have pleaded guilty to charges related to the distribution of significant quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Marcus Fowler (33) and Pierre Fowler (35) admitted to conspiring to distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl, over 500 grams of methamphetamine, and cocaine. Additionally, Marcus Fowler pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. Both face a maximum penalty of life in federal prison; however,...

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Tampa police seek public's help in identifying armed robbery suspect

By Tampa Republic | Aug 22, 2024

Tampa Police detectives are investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Little Caesars Pizza located at 6932 N Armenia Ave. just before 7:30 pm on Sunday, August 4, 2024.

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Fort Myers man convicted of drug trafficking after bench trial

By Tampa Republic | Aug 21, 2024

Fort Myers, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Nicholas P. Smith (45, Fort Myers) has been found guilty of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance following a bench trial before United States District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell. Smith faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for November 18, 2024.