Anastasia Dawson
Tampa Bay Times
Tampa, FL, United States
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New Port Richey man sentenced to life in prison for 2001 cold case murder
This week, a jury found Randy Petersilge guilty of murdering Simon Clarke in 2001. The case was reopened after going “cold” in 2004. → Read More
Spring Hill man shot, killed by Hernando deputy next door to senator’s home
It wasn’t the first time Gary Jean Schryver was shot by a Hernando deputy. This time, though, the 61-year-old was killed. → Read More
Ybor City shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 in custody while police search for 2nd shooter
A 20-year-old man was shot in the upper body and taken to a nearby hospital, where he died hours later. Tampa police say they have arrested the 21-year-old shooter but are still looking for a second suspect. → Read More
After 12 years in jail, Hillsborough ice cream man denied bond reduction
At Michael Keetley’s first trial, a mistrial was declared after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict — 10 voted not guilty and two voted guilty. → Read More
As Ian’s aftermath is felt across Florida, its destruction comes into view
48 hours after Hurricane Ian made landfall, the full extent of damage remains unrealized, unimaginable. → Read More
Lee County beachfront resident compares Hurricane Ian experience to horror movie
Many said they didn’t ride out the storm in their waterfront mansions by choice. By the time they knew Ian had changed course, there wasn’t time to leave. → Read More
Hurricane Ian’s catastrophic toll includes at least 17 dead
The deaths are expected to grow as residents and officials assess the damage. One resident said it looked like an “atomic bomb” had been dropped. → Read More
Hillsborough deputies respond to shots fired outside Brandon Chuck E. Cheese
The reports of at least one shot being fired drew a large law enforcement presence but deputies say they haven’t found anyone who was shot. → Read More
Judge declares mistrial in case of man accused in Valrico carjacking, slaying
During opening arguments, one juror remembered her connection to the case. All 12 jurors had to be dismissed. → Read More
Granted reprieve from life sentence once before, Valrico man back in court as murder trial begins
James Hanson Jr., 41, faces seven charges, including felony counts of carjacking, kidnapping, armed robbery and first-degree murder. → Read More
Independent Bar St. Petersburg to close next month
An announcement on social media said the bar’s last day is Oct. 2. → Read More
Overnight shooting in West Tampa leaves 1 dead
Police were sent to the area of W. Arch Street and N. Boulevard around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday. → Read More
New Port Richey officer fired amid allegations of fondling girl in custody
Bobby Lubrido, 43, was fired after an investigation into claims he touched a 17-year-old girl’s buttocks and breasts while taking her to juvenile detention. → Read More
Pinellas woman arrested in case of burned body found in St. Petersburg alley
Cree Worley, 30, faces one count of abuse of a dead body. Investigators still aren’t sure what caused 31-year-old Heather Olmstead’s death. → Read More
Tampa police investigating homicide at 7-11 store
Officers responding to call about an altercation at the store at 4943 E Busch Blvd. found a man suffering from “severe upper body trauma,” police said. → Read More
Teen shot at Tropical Smoothie runs into Crunch Fitness in Land O’ Lakes seeking safety
Two teens were trying to sell marijuana when they were approached by two men in ski masks, Pasco deputies said. → Read More
Lightning fan knocked out by Rangers fan sucker punch in viral video
A video viewed millions of times on Twitter shows the man falling to the floor after he is punched in the face. → Read More
Teen couple killed in Wesley Chapel crash shared heart for helping others
Caitelyn Leonidas and Logan Schaer, both 17, died after the SUV they were in crashed into a retention pond and sank. → Read More
Closures on Morris Bridge Road due to 4-foot hole in roadway
It’s the second time this month that a hole has formed on roadways in the Zephyrhills area. → Read More
Pasco jurors find man guilty of murder in death, dismemberment of ‘ThunderCats’ writer
It took the jury less than four hours to convict James Davis of first-degree murder in Stephen Perry’s death. → Read More