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Published August 05Former owner of Tampa’s shuttered Southern Nights bar sentenced to federal prison after child sex crimes plea
The former owner of two Orlando nightclubs and his husband were sentenced to at least 10 years each in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted coercion and enticement of a 15-year-old. Husbands Richard Kowalczyck and Eric Patrick have been sentenced to 14 years and 10…
City of Tampa
Published August 04Two Arrested Following Robbery Investigation
Two Arrested Following Robbery Investigation Jonee' L. Tue, 08/04/2026 - 07:17 pm Tampa, FL. (August 4, 2026) - Tampa Police have arrested two people accused of robbing a man they met at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino. The investigation found that on August 1, 2026, Benjamin Lopez…
WMNF 88.5
Published August 04Case of locally-acquired Dengue in Hillsborough
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Hillsborough County confirmed a human case of locally-acquired Dengue, a mosquito-borne illness.
WMNF 88.5
Published August 04The Scoop: Tues. Aug. 4, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Winter Haven pastor Timothy Chaneyfield is charged with three felony counts of lewd battery of a minor.
2 beachfront business owners accused of scattering mothballs on St. Pete Beach to deter birds
City of Tampa
Published August 04Search Underway for Defendant Who Escaped from Medical Facility
Search Underway for Defendant Who Escaped from Medical Facility Jonee' L. Mon, 08/03/2026 - 10:02 pm Tampa, FL. (August 03, 2026) - The Tampa Police Department is searching for 36-year-old Dallas Carl Dishman Jr (DOB: 11-23-1989). Dishman is missing after he escaped from a court…
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St Pete Catalyst
Published July 30Arrests made in St. Pete Beach’s mothball mystery
More than 1,000 toxic mothballs were spread in shorebird nesting areas in April.
City of Tampa
Published July 28Tampa Police Officer Terminated After Internal Investigation
Tampa Police Officer Terminated After Internal Investigation Verliz W. Tue, 07/28/2026 - 01:21 pm TAMPA, FL. (July 28, 2026) - - Today, the Tampa Police Department terminated the employment of an officer for repeated violations of the department’s Policies and Procedures.…
WMNF 88.5
Published July 24The court appearance of a woman who was injured during her arrest while pregnant, has been delayed.
Sandra Zikry was detained in the back of a police car last year after arriving at her brother's traffic stop.
City of Tampa
Published July 24Tampa Police Make Arrest In Fatal Crash Investigation
Tampa Police Make Arrest In Fatal Crash Investigation Verliz W. Fri, 07/24/2026 - 11:56 am TAMPA, FL. (July 24, 2026) - - With assistance from the Fugitive Apprehension Unit, Tampa Police has arrested 20-year-old Luciano Ibarra (white male, 01/19/2006) following a fatal crash…
City of Tampa
Published July 24Tampa Police Investigate Fatal Shooting
Tampa Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Verliz W. Fri, 07/24/2026 - 09:29 am TAMPA, FL. (July 24, 2026) - - Tampa Police is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred overnight at Emperor’s Gentleman’s Club located at 5718 E Adamo Dr. Just before 12:15 a.m., officers responded…