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Tampa police officer body slams mother of 4

TAMPA, FL (WFLA) – It started over a tinted license plate cover. Now Tampa police officer Kevin Fitzpatrick is under investigation and the 34 year old woman he body slammed wants justice. Not only does the Tampa Police Department have to explain what ... >> view original

Daughter held in slaying of mother, stepdad in Carrollwood

TAMPA — A 21-year-old woman was detained Friday evening and named as a suspect in the fatal shootings of her mother and stepfather the night before, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. >> view original

Man accused in fatal shooting of 21-year-old mom in Temple Terrace

A Tampa man faces a second-degree murder charge after Temple Terrace police say he fatally shot a 21-year-old Palm Harbor mother Thursday before turning the gun on himself. Johnny Gaston Alicea, 45, is listed in critical but stable condition at Tampa ... >> view original

Editorial: Hit the brakes on Tampa bicycle ticketing

Herbert Johnson and his co-worker Frank Levar both prepare to leave work at West Fortune Street Fish Market on W Main Street in Tampa in April. Johnson, who commutes to his job from home on his bike about 2 miles away, remembers being stopped by a ... >> view original

8 fun things to do this weekend in Tampa Bay | August 22-23

There are dozens of other events happening around Tampa Bay, so if you don't see one you like above, please check out our full list of fun things to do. If you don't see your event listed, you can search for other events or add it on our Out & About ... >> view original

Rowdies owner fires coach, general manager

The Rowdies were one point behind New York in the spring standings but have fallen six points behind the first-place Cosmos. This was Rongen's second stint as a head coach with a team in Tampa Bay. He was also coach of Major League Soccer's Mutiny in ... >> view original

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: What We've Learned Through Week 1 of Preseason

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are no exception, with many fans already concerned about top overall pick Jameis Winston after he struggled in the first few series of last week's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Issues along the offensive line and on defense ... >> view original

Top things to do in Tampa Bay for Aug 23

Sylvia: In this comedy, empty nesters Greg and Kate put their marriage to the test when Greg brings home Sylvia, a street smart lab/poodle mix. Through Aug. 30. 3 p.m., Stageworks Theatre, 1120 E Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. $30. (813) 374-2416. >> view original

Tampa has five Fortune 500 headquarters in its sights

Homans, president and CEO of the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp., would not reveal the names of the companies considering a move here. But like Buckhorn, Homans said landing a corporate headquarters is the big enchilada when it ... >> view original

Tampa Bay Rays at Oakland Athletics game preview

Plugging Drew Smyly back into the starting rotation was not expected to be seamless, but the Tampa Bay Rays sure hope to get more out of him than what they got Sunday. Smyly, who missed three months with a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder, was ... >> view original