Amanda Zhou
Tampa Bay Times
Tampa, FL, United States
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While pursuing claim of racism, backers press on with plans for Asian plaza in Clearwater
The backdrop for the conflict is a planned “Little Saigon” plaza, envisioned as a regional cultural center anchored by a soon-to-open tea lounge. → Read More
Motorcyclists block U.S. 19, one shot as motorist tries to escape, Tarpon Springs police say
The incident occurred Saturday night and involved around 15 to 20 motorcyclists. → Read More
Two die in Ybor City rollover crash
The pickup truck was driving the wrong way down 15th Street when it collided with parked cars. → Read More
Two die in Ybor City rollover crash
The pickup truck was driving the wrong way down 15th Street when it collided with parked cars. → Read More
Mother who fled with leukemia-stricken son now says she believes in chemotherapy
The parents wanted to try natural remedies over medical science, but got caught with 4-year-old Noah McAdams in Kentucky. Theyre trying to regain custody. → Read More
Parents become focus of custody trial of 4-year-old leukemia patient
Noah McAdams was being treated for leukemia when his parents left Tampa to seek natural remedies. They are fighting to regain custody. → Read More
Store owner from India, killed in carjacking, remembered as protector of family and community
People flew in for the viewing from as far away as India, London and Canada. More than 500 attended, and speakers included Tampa Mayor Jane Castor. → Read More
Craig Latimer to run for reelection to Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections
He is seeking a third term. → Read More
University of South Florida researchers document Cape Canaveral launch complexes before they slip into the sea
The Atlantic Ocean will reach all of the launch sites within a few decades, but the buildings will live on digitally in 3D. → Read More
Video: Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister explains how to spot a fake cop.
There have been three recent incidents of men accused of trying to impersonate a Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputy. The real sheriff has some tips for the public. → Read More
Fire damages McLane Middle School in Brandon.
Investigators haven’t released an official cause, though lightning may be to blame. → Read More
Along the Space Coast, the legacy of Apollo and dreams of new frontiers are intertwined
Tourists still come to see rocket launches, but there’s not the mystique around liftoffs that there once was → Read More
Hillsborough trash pick-up could go from twice a week to just once
County officials say reducing collection days would save money. But what would that smell like? → Read More
Rising demand for language skills drives Tampa Chinese school to offer summer program
Students include people planning to travel to China, children whose parents want them to learn Chinese, even a karate instructor who wants to communicate better with students and parents. → Read More
Rising demand for language skills drives Tampa Chinese school to offer summer program
Students include people planning to travel to China, children whose parents want them to learn Chinese, even a karate instructor who wants to communicate better with students and parents. → Read More
No benches means fewer homeless at Lykes Gaslight Square, whatever the goal might have been
The city of Tampa says the homeless weren't its target, but it has no timetable for replacing the seats at the park near City Hall. → Read More
No benches means fewer homeless at Lykes Gaslight Square, whatever the goal might have been
The city of Tampa says the homeless weren't its target, but it has no timetable for replacing the seats at the park near City Hall. → Read More
Texting while driving is now a ticketable offense
In disputed cases, says Tampa’s police chief, it could come down to the officer’s word against the driver’s. → Read More
Tampa’s ‘Boom by the Bay’ fireworks show expected to draw at least 100,000 people
The large fireworks show will hopefully outlast last year’s 4th of July fizzle. → Read More
Along the Space Coast, the legacy of Apollo and dreams of new frontiers are intertwined
Tourists still come to see rocket launches, but there’s not the mystique around liftoffs that there once was → Read More