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Little League coach pleads guilty to enticement charge involving minor

Joseph Rocco Quaranta, a 48-year-old resident of Dunnellon, Florida, has pleaded guilty to attempting to entice a minor into sexual activity.

By Tampa Republic | Nov 20, 2024

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Kathy Castor advocates for emergency disaster aid post-hurricane devastation

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor addressed critical issues through tweets dated November 19th concerning emergency disaster funding after severe hurricanes hit Tampa Bay.

By Tampa Republic | Nov 19, 2024

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Veterans Plaza dedicated in Tampa honors military members

By Tampa Republic | Nov 19, 2024

Tampa's newest Veterans Plaza will be unveiled today.

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Tampa Police investigate two unrelated deaths near Courtney Campbell Causeway

By Tampa Republic | Nov 19, 2024

The Tampa Police Department is conducting investigations into two separate deaths of individuals found in the waters near the Courtney Campbell Causeway.

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Franklin Street transformation gets approval from Tampa City Council

By Tampa Republic | Nov 15, 2024

Tampa City Council members have given their unanimous approval to the Tampa Downtown Partnership's Franklin Street Vision project.

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National League of Cities hosts 2024 City Summit in Tampa

By Tampa Republic | Nov 13, 2024

The National League of Cities (NLC) is holding its annual 2024 City Summit in Tampa this week.

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Second man indicted for series of robberies in Florida counties

By Tampa Republic | Nov 12, 2024

United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg has announced the unsealing of a criminal complaint against Ron Yarde, 23, from Hillsborough.

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Tampa seeks residents for new tree preservation advisory committee

By Tampa Republic | Nov 12, 2024

The City of Tampa is looking to fill eleven positions on the newly established Natural Resources Advisory Committee (NRAC).

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Tampa announces aid programs for hurricane-affected business owners

By Tampa Republic | Nov 12, 2024

The City of Tampa has announced new and updated aid programs for business owners affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

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Tampa unveils MacDill 48 Park focusing on flood relief and recreation

By Tampa Republic | Nov 11, 2024

The City of Tampa is set to unveil its latest public park, MacDill 48 Park, on Tuesday, November 12.

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Teen arrested with loaded firearm at Tampa's Gary Adult School

By Tampa Republic | Nov 7, 2024

Tampa, FL. (November 7, 2024) - The Tampa Police Department has taken a teenager into custody after discovering a loaded firearm in his possession at Gary Adult School.

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Tampa resumes meter reading after hurricane disruptions

By Tampa Republic | Nov 6, 2024

City of Tampa Utilities staff will resume reading water meters by the end of the week to provide customers with updated utility bills.

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Orlando man pleads guilty to robbery and firearms offenses

By Tampa Republic | Nov 6, 2024

Orlando, Florida – Dany Telfort, a 20-year-old resident of Orlando, has pleaded guilty to two counts of Hobbs Act robbery and two counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.

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Red Bull Flugtag returns to Tampa with road closures expected

By Tampa Republic | Nov 6, 2024

Creativity and engineering will take center stage when the Red Bull Flugtag event returns to Tampa on November 9, outside the Tampa Convention Center.

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Suspect dies by suicide after police standoff following shooting incident

By Tampa Republic | Nov 6, 2024

Tampa, FL. (November 6, 2024) - On November 1, Tampa Police responded to a shooting report on the 1700 block of E. Hillsborough Ave at around 3:42 am.

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Red Bull Flugtag returns to Tampa with homemade flying machines

By Tampa Republic | Nov 5, 2024

Red Bull Flugtag is set to return to the Tampa Convention Center on Saturday, November 9.

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Tampa mayor joins sidewalk stompers for walk/bike day at Adum K-8

By Tampa Republic | Nov 5, 2024

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor participated in a rescheduled National Walk/Bike to School Day event at Kenneth E. Adum K-8 Magnet School on November 6, 2024.

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Tampa police officer dismissed for policy violations during arrest

By Tampa Republic | Nov 5, 2024

The Tampa Police Department has terminated Officer Michael Scaglione following an internal investigation that found violations of department policies related to the use of force.

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Jacksonville man sentenced to 35 years for online child exploitation

By Tampa Republic | Nov 4, 2024

Arin Caleb Ellis, a Jacksonville medical records technician, has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for producing and distributing videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.

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Tampa solid waste collections continue despite city office closures for Veterans Day

By Tampa Republic | Nov 4, 2024

The City of Tampa has announced that while its offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day, residential and commercial waste collection services will continue as usual.