Once-ousted Tampa judge among those vying for Florida Supreme Court vacancy www.tampabay.com/news/florida...
Once-ousted Tampa judge among those vying for Florida Supreme Court vacancy
Conservative themes dominated Judicial Nominating Commission interviews Monday in Tampa.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Once-ousted Tampa judge among those vying for Florida Supreme Court vacancy www.tampabay.com/news/florida...
Despite deal for time served, Chinese immigrant remains jailed in Tampa www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Despite deal for time served, Chinese immigrant remains jailed in Tampa
Negotiations to resolve Tingbo Zhang’s criminal case couldn’t clear a deportation hurdle with federal authorities.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Despite deal for time served, Chinese immigrant remains jailed in Tampa www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Judge lets Steven Lorenzo end death penalty appeals in Tampa murders www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Judge lets Steven Lorenzo end death penalty appeals in Tampa murders
“I wish you would not do this,” Judge Michelle Sisco told Lorenzo. He insisted he wants no further challenges to his death sentence.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Judge lets Steven Lorenzo end death penalty appeals in Tampa murders www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Jury rejects death penalty for man guilty in Hillsborough double murder www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Jury rejects death penalty for man guilty in Hillsborough double murder
The panel deliberated less than an hour before recommending life in prison for McKinsie Lyons.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Jury rejects death penalty for man guilty in Hillsborough double murder www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Death at stake as Tampa jury finds man guilty in 2018 double murder www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Death at stake as Tampa jury finds man guilty in 2018 double murder
McKinsie Lyons could face execution after being convicted in the killings of Alexis Martinez and Juanita Solorzano.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Death at stake as Tampa jury finds man guilty in 2018 double murder www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
She lied to protect him. Her testimony could send him to death in Ruskin murder www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
She lied to protect him. Her testimony could send him to death in Ruskin murder
Samona Ramey testified Wednesday in the trial of McKinsie Lyons, who is accused in the killings of Alexis Martinez and Juanita Solorzano.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
She lied to protect him. Her testimony could send him to death in Ruskin murder www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Florida used expired execution drugs, lower doses, lawsuit claims www.tampabay.com/news/florida...
Florida used expired execution drugs, lower doses, lawsuit claims
Attorneys for Frank Walls cited prison drug logs and autopsy records to argue that his Dec. 18 execution could be “disastrous.”
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December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Florida used expired execution drugs, lower doses, lawsuit claims www.tampabay.com/news/florida...
After 55 years, a murder victim’s name yields a mystery rooted in Tampa. www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
After 55 years, a murder victim’s name yields a mystery rooted in Tampa
Sumter County investigators last month identified the woman known as Little Miss Panasoffkee. Now, they’re turning to Tampa for clues about her murder.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
After 55 years, a murder victim’s name yields a mystery rooted in Tampa. www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
The man accused of causing a crash that killed four in last month in Ybor City had a blood alcohol content measured at .12, four points over the legal limit, according to court records. New charges include DUI manslaughter. @TB_Times www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Ybor City crash suspect now accused of DUI manslaughter, other crimes
Silas Kenneth Sampson now faces more than 40 criminal charges related to a pursuit and subsequent collision that killed four people.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The man accused of causing a crash that killed four in last month in Ybor City had a blood alcohol content measured at .12, four points over the legal limit, according to court records. New charges include DUI manslaughter. @TB_Times www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
The man accused of causing a crash at killed four in last month in Ybor City had a blood alcohol content measured at .12, four points over the legal limit, according to court records. New charges include DUI manslaughter. www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Ybor City crash suspect now accused of DUI manslaughter, other crimes
Silas Kenneth Sampson now faces more than 40 criminal charges related to a pursuit and subsequent collision that killed four people.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The man accused of causing a crash at killed four in last month in Ybor City had a blood alcohol content measured at .12, four points over the legal limit, according to court records. New charges include DUI manslaughter. www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Fatal Ybor City crash raises scrutiny of when cops should chase www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Fatal Ybor City crash raises scrutiny of when cops should chase
The Florida Highway Patrol follows a more permissive pursuit policy than many local police agencies.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Fatal Ybor City crash raises scrutiny of when cops should chase www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Ybor crash suspect to remain jailed pending trial in 4 deaths www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Ybor crash suspect to remain jailed pending trial in 4 deaths
Attorneys for Silas Kenneth Sampson did not contest a prosecutor’s request to deny bail in a Thursday court hearing.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Ybor crash suspect to remain jailed pending trial in 4 deaths www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Car reached 92 mph seconds before Ybor City crash killed 4, records say www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Car reached 92 mph seconds before Ybor City crash killed 4, records say
Silas Kenneth Sampson, charged with vehicular homicide, is expected to appear in court Thursday.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Car reached 92 mph seconds before Ybor City crash killed 4, records say www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Updated story: 4 dead, 13 injured in Ybor City after law enforcement pursuit ends in crash www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
4 dead, 13 injured in Ybor City after law enforcement pursuit ends in crash
Tampa police said the speeding driver crashed into Bradley’s on 7th, a popular LGBTQ+ nightclub.
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November 8, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Updated story: 4 dead, 13 injured in Ybor City after law enforcement pursuit ends in crash www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
A developing story this morning: 4dead, 11 injured in Ybor City after law enforcement pursuit ends in crash www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
4 dead, 11 injured in Ybor City after law enforcement pursuit ends in crash
Tampa police said the speeding driver crashed into Bradley’s on 7th, a popular LGBTQ nightclub.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A developing story this morning: 4dead, 11 injured in Ybor City after law enforcement pursuit ends in crash www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Tampa woman identified as cold case victim after nearly 55 years www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Tampa woman identified as cold case victim after nearly 55 years
Sumter County deputies matched the body of “Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee” to Maureen Minor Rowan.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Tampa woman identified as cold case victim after nearly 55 years www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Tampa jury finds woman guilty of manslaughter in killing of rapper Julio Foolio www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Tampa jury finds woman guilty of manslaughter in killing of rapper Julio Foolio
Prosecutors sought to convict Alicia Andrews on charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Tampa jury finds woman guilty of manslaughter in killing of rapper Julio Foolio www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Hillsborough sheriff’s cheating probe detailed in records, yet questions persist www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...
Hillsborough sheriff’s cheating probe detailed in records, yet questions persist
Sheriff Chad Chronister’s agency released thousands of files this week in a case that ended the careers of six top officials.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Hillsborough sheriff’s cheating probe detailed in records, yet questions persist www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...
Pinellas sheriff fires 5 jail deputies in 2 separate inmate abuse cases www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Pinellas sheriff fires 5 jail deputies in 2 separate inmate abuse cases
One case involved four deputies who ridiculed a woman as she struggled to urinate while handcuffed. Another deputy sprayed an inmate with Lysol.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Pinellas sheriff fires 5 jail deputies in 2 separate inmate abuse cases www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
5 men sentenced to life in prison for Tampa murder of 4-year-old Suni Bell www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
5 men sentenced to life in prison for Tampa murder of 4-year-old Suni Bell
Family members of the girl killed in a 2021 drive-by shooting made passionate statements in court Wednesday.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
5 men sentenced to life in prison for Tampa murder of 4-year-old Suni Bell www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Hillsborough sheriff says staff showed ‘poor judgement’ in academic cheating www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...
Hillsborough sheriff says staff showed ‘poor judgment’ in academic cheating
The agency’s internal investigation found no criminal actions, Chad Chronister says.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Hillsborough sheriff says staff showed ‘poor judgement’ in academic cheating www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...
Ex-Hillsborough sheriff’s commanders added to questionable officers list www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...
Ex-Hillsborough sheriff’s commanders added to questionable officers list
The State Attorney’s Office placed four former sheriff’s commanders on its “Brady list” amid academic cheating probe.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Ex-Hillsborough sheriff’s commanders added to questionable officers list www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...
New today: 6th top official leaves Hillsborough sheriff’s office amid cheating probe www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...
6th top official leaves Hillsborough sheriff’s office amid cheating probe
Capt. Marvin Johnson was fired by Sheriff Chad Chronister on Thursday, a spokesperson said.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:44 PM
New today: 6th top official leaves Hillsborough sheriff’s office amid cheating probe www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...
Breaking news tonight: Hillsborough sheriff’s captain fired amid a ademic cheating probe www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...
Hillsborough sheriff’s captain fired amid academic cheating probe
Capt. Zuleydis Stearns is the latest high-ranking official to leave the Sheriff’s Office due to the scandal.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Breaking news tonight: Hillsborough sheriff’s captain fired amid a ademic cheating probe www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...
Jury hears of gang war as Tampa trial opens in murder of rapper Julio Foolio www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...
Jury hears of gang war as Tampa trial opens in murder of rapper Julio Foolio
Alicia Andrews is the first of five to face trial in the Jacksonville rapper’s death. Her defense says she had no knowledge of a murder plot.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Jury hears of gang war as Tampa trial opens in murder of rapper Julio Foolio www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...