Tampa police civilian watchdog panel isn't doing much barking
TAMPA — For a moment in April, a group of citizens appointed to watchdog the Tampa Police Department appeared poised to flex some muscle; that is, until it learned how little muscle it had. An officer's personal car had been impounded by a towing company. In retaliation, she had tried to bump the company off TPD's rotation list. Her punishment: a one-day suspension. The Citizens Review Board members seemed perplexed. They asked if they could say or do anything about the discipline an officer re..>> view originalOfficials: Fire at mosque in Tampa ruled arson
Officials: Fire at mosque in Tampa ruled arson TAMPA (FOX 13) - A fire at a Tampa mosque was ruled arson on Friday by fire investigators.On August 5, flames swept through the worship hall of the Masjid Omar on Busch Boulevard. At the time, mosque leaders said they thought they heard activity behind the building the night before.Tampa Fire and Rescue determined the cause of the fire to be faulty wiring connected to a small refrigerator inside the mosque."We already knew it was an arson, ..>> view originalThree takeaways from the Rangers' loss at Tampa Bay, including ...
By Gerry Fraley , Staff Writer Contact Gerry Fraley on Twitter: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Takeaways and observations from the Rangers' 8-2 loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday at Tropicana Field:Three takeawaysUp-and-down offense: The Rangers' winning streak ended at four games. So did their streak of scoring at least five runs per game. This marked the third time in the last seven games that the ..>> view originalDogs displaced by LA flooding find homes in Tampa
Dogs displaced by LA flooding find homes in Tampa Kellie Cowan reports Dogs displaced by LA flooding find homes in Tampa TAMPA (FOX 13) - Animal shelters across the country are lending a hand to four-legged friends in Louisiana. As the flood crisis continues, Louisiana's shelters are becoming overcrowded with lost, abandoned and surrendered pets."You feel bad for people because no one wants to give up their pet but if your home is destroyed or you have no place to go, sometimes tha..>> view originalBicyclist hit and killed in Tampa
Bicyclist hit and killed in Tampa 10News Staff , WTSP 1:09 PM. EST August 20, 2016 Police lights. (Photo: Shutterstock) TAMPA -- A bicyclist that was wearing dark clothing and did not have appropriate lighting on his bicycle was hit while riding on Bearss Avenue on Friday night.The man, who has not been identified, was killed at the scene when he was hit by a vehicle driven by Heather Gallman, of Tampa, 32.According to the report from Hillsborough County Sheriff's O..>> view originalGerald McCoy, Doug Martin held out for Bucs-Jaguars game
Erring on the side of caution, the Bucs announced Saturday that Pro Bowlers Gerald McCoy and Doug Martin will be held out of the Bucs' second preseason game against the Jaguars in Jacksonville. Martin practiced all week but is being held out due to a rib injury, while McCoy, who had a minor ankle injury in Thursday's practice, will also be a scratch. Also sidelined is veteran linebacker Daryl Smith, who didn't participate in either of the joint practices with the Jaguars on Wednesday and Thursda..>> view originalU.S. gold in 1500m is first in 108 years
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Matthew Centrowitz always believed he could win at the Olympics. The American showed that confidence Saturday as he took the lead in the 1,500-meter race with two laps remaining and held off a late charge from the field to capture gold. It was the first title in the event for the United States since Mel Sheppard won the metric mile at the 1908 Games. Centrowitz is the first American to win an Olympic track race longer than 400 meters since Dave Wottle's 800 win in 1972...>> view originalTropical Storm Fiona Weakens; 2 Disturbances Gain Momentum
TAMPA BAY, FL — As Tropical Storm Fiona weakens, two other disturbances under watch in the Atlantic Ocean are showing signs that further development over the next few days may occur. While Fiona poses no likely threat to Florida, it’s too early to tell where the disturbances will ultimately land. As of Saturday morning, Tropical Storm Fiona was located about 869 nautical miles east of the Leeward Islands. She was moving west-northwest at 13 mph with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, a downgrade..>> view originalGuest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows
News shows Here is a listing of today's television news shows. Ch. 10, 8:30 a.m.: 10News Sunday Morning With the Tampa Bay Times — Times arts and entertainment editor Stephanie Hayes discusses the fusion of art and politics in mass media and within social media. Ch. 13, 9 a.m.: Fox News Sunday — Kellyanne Conway, campaign manager for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump; Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md. Ch. 28, 9 a.m.: This Week — Conway; Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus; Robb..>> view originalAuburndale father, 27, shot and killed inside apartment
AUBURNDALE, Fla. - Auburndale police say Adam Hilarie, 27, was shot and killed inside his apartment on Sunset Ave. around 6:30 p.m. Friday night. They're still investigating the crime and so far, have not made any arrests.Police were initially called to investigate a suspicious death and later ruled Hilarie's death a homicide. Friends and family tell ABC Action News he was shot to death. Dozens gathered for a candlelight vigil outside the apartment where the deadly shooting happened in Hilar..>> view original
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