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Tampa seeks applicants for Citizens Review Board

“We heard the community's concerns and are moving forward with a Citizens Review Board that reflects the reality in Tampa. This board will provide an additional layer of community input and transparency that is a valuable asset to Tampa Police ... >> view original

Tampa council turns down Grand Central residential project

After almost four hours of discussion, the Tampa City Council voted 5-1 to deny a proposed residential complex and parking garage near the university of Tampa that opponents said was out of character for the neighborhood. With the lone dissenting vote ... >> view original

Bush campaign unveils Florida headquarters in Tampa

Jeb Bush Jr., center, speaks during a rally Thursday at Jeb Bush's Florida campaign headquarters in Tampa. State Rep. Dana Young, left, and Attorney General Pam Bondi and former House Speaker Will Weatherford, at right, attended the grand opening. >> view original

Tampa officials: Frankfurt flights won't be delayed by union dispute

“We're watching it, just monitoring what is happening and at this point, there is no indication that any of that is going to impact our launch,” said Tampa International spokeswoman Janet Zink. “We have the signs up on the parkway, we have the ticket ... >> view original

Tampa police announce arrest in stabbing death of former USF football player

Late Saturday, Watson and friends went to a party at the Orpheum nightclub on E Seventh Avenue related to the USF-Florida A&M University football game, Tampa police said. While there, Graham asked for the phone number of a woman Watson knew, but ... >> view original

Man in costume with fake guns terrifies people at Tampa pool

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A man dressed in a comic costume was taken into custody after a terrifying ordeal involving fake guns at a Tampa pool on Thursday. Tampa police say Justin Duarte, 24, of Tampa was dressed in a costume and pointed what appeared ... >> view original

Drug dealers, con men went to Tampa dealer to buy cars, government says

TAMPA — When drug dealers and tax fraud crooks wanted to buy snazzy used cars, one dealership hooked them up. “I love hood money!” the dealership owner said when a potential customer alluded to the fact he was a drug dealer, according to documents ... >> view original

Construction worker killed on Veterans Expressway in Tampa

A 26-year-old construction worker was killed Wednesday night while working on the Veterans Expressway in Tampa. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Kimbrough W. Haines was struck and killed by a dump truck as crews worked in a construction zone ... >> view original

Baby gorilla dies during medical treatment at Busch Gardens in Tampa

TAMPA — A baby gorilla, born in February at Busch Gardens, died Wednesday while being treated for a neurological illness. Related News/Archive. Three Rooker Island is all about the baby birds. 3 Months Ago. Gallery: More than 600 baby sea turtles ... >> view original

Tampa Bay 9/11 ceremony locations

(WFLA) – Communities throughout Tampa Bay have scheduled events on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 to honor the victims of the September 11 attacks. Friday marks the 14th anniversary of the attacks. WFLA.com has received information about the following ... >> view original