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Tampa man convicted on multiple counts of Hobbs Act robbery

By Tampa Republic | May 31, 2024

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that a federal jury has found Johnny Flores (45, Tampa) guilty of three counts of Hobbs Act robbery. Flores faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison on each count. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 22, 2024.

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Tampa Theatre unveils new microcinema with support from Downtown CRA

By Tampa Republic | May 31, 2024

The Tampa Theatre will unveil its first expansion in its 98-year history on Friday, introducing a new "microcinema" to the public. This addition was partially funded by the City's Downtown Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board, which contributed $14 million to support the Theatre’s broader restoration project as it approaches its centennial year in 2026.

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Tampa Theatre unveils new microcinema with support from Downtown CRA

By Tampa Republic | May 31, 2024

The Tampa Theatre will unveil its first expansion in its 98-year history on Friday, introducing a new "microcinema" to the public. This addition was partially funded by the City's Downtown Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board, which contributed $14 million to support the Theatre’s broader restoration project as it approaches its centennial year in 2026.

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Tampa Republic area weekly mass times

By Tampa Republic | May 30, 2024

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

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Tampa receives grant for improved street safety and connectivity

By Tampa Republic | May 30, 2024

The City of Tampa 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.

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Rep. Laurel Lee criticizes Trump trial verdict as politically motivated

By Tampa Republic | May 30, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) released a statement today regarding the verdict in President Trump's trial.

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Former Plant High School player Robert Satin’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By Tampa Republic | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.

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Former Plant High School player Jac Caglianone’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By Tampa Republic | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Nebraska Cornhuskers.

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Former Jesuit High School player Carter French’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By Tampa Republic | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

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Jamie Arnold, former Jesuit High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Tampa Republic | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.

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John Abraham, former Jesuit High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Tampa Republic | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Stetson Hatters.

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Bradke Lohry, former Jesuit High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Tampa Republic | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number one seed.

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City of Tampa urges residents to prepare ahead of active hurricane season

By Tampa Republic | May 29, 2024

As the Atlantic Hurricane Season approaches, starting this Saturday, June 1, and running through November 30, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting above-normal hurricane activity this year. There are an estimated 17 to 25 named storms, 8 to 13 of which may become hurricanes.

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Monuments dedication honors WWII veterans from Lincoln Gardens and Carver City

By Tampa Republic | May 29, 2024

The City of Tampa will be unveiling and dedicating six new monuments at Veterans Plaza in Jim Walter Park today, May 29, at 10:30 a.m. The monuments honor World War II veterans Elco Bolton Sr., J.C. Bozeman Sr., David Bryant Sr., Ernest Sims, Donald B. Wilder Sr., and Reginald V. Williams. Five of these veterans are from Lincoln Gardens and one from Carver City.

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Tampa Police expand 'Project Locked and Unloaded' with library partnership

By Tampa Republic | May 29, 2024

The Tampa Police Department has announced a new pilot program in collaboration with the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative (HCPLC) to distribute free gun locks to the community. The initiative, part of the "Project Locked and Unloaded" program, aims to promote the proper safeguarding of firearms by providing free gun locks.

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City of Tampa launches tool to simplify residential permitting process

By Tampa Republic | May 29, 2024

The City of Tampa has introduced a new tool designed to simplify the residential permitting process for homeowners and permit applicants. The tool, named Permit Navigator or PermitNav, guides users through a series of questions to streamline the permit pre-application process and help them quickly identify the necessary permits for their projects.

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Tampa police charge mother with first-degree murder in daughter's death

By Tampa Republic | May 28, 2024

On Friday, May 24, 2024, Tampa Police Detectives charged 38-year-old Rotesha Silveus with the murder of her 18-year-old daughter, Natavia Sanders.

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2.5% of Hillsborough County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

By Tampa Republic | May 27, 2024

Hillsborough County universities had 2.5% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Tampa approves $750K grant for senior affordable housing project

By Tampa Republic | May 24, 2024

The Tampa City Council has approved $750,000 to support the construction of an 88-unit affordable housing complex named Madison Highlands II. The funding comes from a State Housing Initiative Program (SHIP) Grant, which aids local governments in preserving affordable homeownership for low-income families. The new apartments will be located at 5315 N. 37th Street and will serve as Phase II of Madison Highlands, with Phase I having opened in November 2021.

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Tampa police arrest suspect for first-degree murder in drug overdose case

By Tampa Republic | May 24, 2024

Tampa Police, with assistance from the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force, have arrested 48-year-old Jeffrey Moyer on charges related to the drug overdose death of 29-year-old Kenny Martin on February 8, 2024.