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student struck, killed by vehicle in Tampa

A 17-year-old student was struck by a vehicle and killed Tuesday morning near Chamberlain High School in Tampa. According to Tampa police spokesperson Andrea Davis, Alexis Miranda was struck by a car as she crossed Busch Boulevard near the school ... >> view original

National Night Out unites police and neighbors

... by a number of high-profile cases of alleged police brutality. "Every opportunity we have to interact with the public is a positive for us," said Chief Ward. "We need it we need more of this," said resident DeAngelo Davis. He's lived in the Tampa ... >> view original

Police release photos of person of interest in Tampa strip club shooting

TAMPA — Tampa police released pictures Tuesday of a man described as a person of interest in a fatal shooting that happened last weekend at a Tampa strip club. Jermaine Faison, 32, was shot early Sunday morning while sitting in a blue Maserati in the ... >> view original

Tampa man accused of illegally selling MLB pitcher's yacht

Acosta called Arroyo in 2013 and told him that his yacht had sunk in Tampa, investigators said. Acosta lied by saying the boat had been salvaged and was transported to a boat yard, where it would need "several thousand" dollars of repairs. Acosta tried ... >> view original

Tampa Bay Buccaneers signing kicker Connor Barth

Connor Barth is headed back to Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers are signing the kicker following his workout on Tuesday, per NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport. Rapoport adds the deal is for two years and is worth a maximum of $2.75 million. Barth kicked for the ... >> view original

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 5 Stock Report

But even in a losing effort, there were still a few bright spots for Tampa Bay, a team that has yet to win a home game under head coach Lovie Smith. From Doug Martin's continued resurgence to Vincent Jackson proving he can still play like a No. 1 ... >> view original

Drivers misguided by SB I-275 signs in Tampa

Drivers are getting confused on Interstate 275 through downtown Tampa because of prematurely placed highway signs. As you're driving southbound on I-275, you'll see "exit only" signs for Dale Mabry Highway. Naturally, if you're not planning on exiting, ... >> view original

Tampa Radio Host Bubba the Love Sponge Admits to Attempted Ratings Tampering

A Tampa-based radio host has admitted that he attempted to tamper with ratings by trying to influence the listening habits of a person participating in a Nielsen survey. Bubba The Love Sponge Clem said during a news conference Tuesday that he was ... >> view original

Did this woman on 'Kimmel' cheat on her ex-boyfriend with Tampa Bay's Tyler ...

But also, sorry to Tampa Bay's Tyler Johnson, because, dang, it really does not take that long to figure out that she could be talking about him, does it? This is kind of unfair to Johnson, because who knows — maybe he doesn't know this woman, or ... >> view original

NHL season preview: Tampa Bay Lightning will return to Stanley Cup promised land

In the Eastern Conference, the Tampa Bay Lightning will no longer fly under the radar after taking on Chicago in last year's Finals. The Lightning has everything going for it, from a talent-laden roster to good coaching to great goaltending and plenty ... >> view original