Tampa police officer fired after second internal investigation
A Tampa police officer has been terminated after an internal investigation found he violated several of the department’s…
‘Special event zone’ underway in downtown Tampa as police combat ‘teen takeovers’
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Police Department has deployed additional officers to Curtis Hixon Park and other…
Tampa police establish a special event zone downtown to stop teen takeovers
The Brief Tampa police are cracking down on teen takeovers in the downtown area this weekend. Police are…
Who is Brett Owen? What to know about Tampa’s new acting police chief
Following the surprise retirement of Chief Lee Bercaw on Tuesday morning, Mayor Jane Castor appointed Brett Owen as…
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw retires, takes teaching job at USF
The Brief Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw announced his retirement Tuesday after spending more than 30 years with…
Tampa leaders, WWE star Titus O’Neil promote alternative event for young people amid ‘teen takeover’ trend
The Brief Tampa police say they are preparing for two possible “teen takeover” events planned in Tampa this…
Tampa police officer arrested on DUI charges
A Tampa police officer was relieved of duty and faces DUI charges after a traffic stop Saturday night.…
More questions surround firing of Tampa assistant police chief after records reveal strong performance reviews
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — New questions are emerging surrounding the firing of a longtime Tampa police leader after…
Tampa Assistant Police Chief Ruth Cate terminated and makes allegations of retaliation
The Brief The assistant police chief of the Tampa Police Department has been terminated. TPD said that Ruth…
A Tampa assistant police chief is on leave. No one has said why
One of the Tampa Police Department’s two assistant chiefs was placed on administrative leave this week, and no…
Tampa travelers brace for busy airports, roads ahead of Christmas
TAMPA, Fla. — Though there’s no place like home for the holidays, getting there can sometimes be a…
4 dead, 11 injured when driver crashes into Florida gay bar during police chase
Four people are dead and 11 more are wounded, including one seriously, after a car crashed into a…