Tampa dentist pleads guilty to sending over 100 violent threats to public figures and election official
TAMPA, Fla. – A Florida dentist admitted Monday to sending more than 100 violent threats to public figures and an election official over a span of several years, pleading guilty in federal…
Tampa Braces for Hurricane Milton: New Warnings Issued as Storm Strengthens
As Hurricane Milton continues to strengthen, the Florida Gulf Coast, including Tampa Bay, is now under a Hurricane Watch and a Storm Surge Watch. With sustained winds of 125 mph and a…
Tampa man sentenced to over 20 years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses
TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa man has been sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Mitchell Wilson, 35,…
Tampa Drug Trafficker Convicted Following Bench Trial
According to testimony and evidence presented at trial, between 2021 and 2023, Edouard was part of a drug trafficking network that operated throughout the Middle District of Florida and elsewhere, including California.…
Tampa Resident Wins $1 Million in Florida Lottery Scratch-Off Game
Yorjhans Rodriguez Damas, a 45-year-old Tampa resident, has claimed a $1 million prize from the Florida Lottery’s $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR Scratch-Off game. Rodriguez Damas opted for a one-time, lump-sum…
Teen and Young Adult from Tampa Arrested in Polk County for Grand Theft Auto
POLK COUNTY, FL – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of two individuals from Tampa for grand theft auto. The arrests occurred early Wednesday morning on I-4. Jeremiah C.…
Homicide Near School in Tampa Under Investigation
TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a homicide that occurred on the 7800 block of Rideout Road in Tampa. The incident, which took place near a local…
Tampa Man Sentenced To More Than 36 Years In Federal Prison For Producing And Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Kathryn Mizelle has sentenced Mark Peterson (30, Tampa) to 36 years and 8 months in federal prison for production and distribution of child sex abuse material.…
Florida Takes Legal Action Against Tampa Solar Company for Consumer Fraud
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody has initiated legal proceedings against Tampa-based MC Solar and Roofing, along with its owners Armando Almirall, Raman Chopra, and Michael Crowder, for defrauding consumers.…
Tampa woman wins million dollar prize on lottery scratch off ticket
TAMPA, FL – The Florida Lottery announced that Connie Shover, a 64-year-old resident of Tampa, has claimed a $1 million prize from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game. Shover visited the Lottery’s…
Tampa Man Sentenced to 72 Months in Prison for Bank Fraud Conspiracy
TAMPA – A Tampa man was sentenced Thursday in a U.S. District Court to 72 months in prison and a $25,000 fine for his involvement in a bank fraud conspiracy. According to…
United States Attorney Recognizes The Tampa Police Department’s Efforts In Fighting Violent Crime
Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced today the results of the United States Attorney’s Office’s ongoing efforts to fight violent crime through its partnership with the Tampa Police…
Tampa Area Man Pleads Guilty To Series Of Convenience Store Robberies
Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Enrique Marquez (26, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to four robberies, conspiracy to commit those robberies, and two counts of brandishing a…
Tampa Felon Pleads Guilty To Possessing Loaded Firearm Months After Release From Federal Prison
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Dallas Robinson, Jr. (29, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Robinson faces a maximum penalty…
Tampa Man Found Guilty of Unlawful Possession of Guns, Grenades and Classified Information Relating to National Defense
Tampa, FL – A federal jury convicted Jeremy Brown, 48, of Tampa, for possession of an unregistered sawed-off shotgun and an unregistered short-barreled rifle, two counts of possession of unregistered M67 fragmentation grenades,…
Tampa Man Sentenced For Filing False Tax Return
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Charlene E. Honeywell has sentenced Steven Brickner to 12 months and a day for filing a false U.S. Individual Income Tax Return for tax year 2017.…
Tampa Convicted Felon Sentenced For Illegally Possessing Firearm And Ammunition
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven has sentenced Rossonno Borders, Jr. (25, Tampa) to three years and one month in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a…
Federal Jury Convicts Tampa Man Of Double Murder
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Jy’Quale Samari Grable (20, Tampa) guilty of conspiracy, robbery, and first-degree premediated murder. Grable faces a…
Tampa Man Sentenced To More Than 21 Years In Prison For Producing And Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material And Engaging In Child Sex Tourism In Colombia
Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Hugo Espinosa Chavez (59, Tampa) to 21 years and 10 months’ imprisonment, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for using…
Tampa Couple Sentenced In Multimillion Dollar Money Laundering Scheme
Tampa, FL – U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven has sentenced Virginia Garcia Moreta (35, Tampa) and Hector Rodriguez Mendez (47, Tampa) to 70 and 63 months in federal prison, respectively, for…
Tampa Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearm Offense
Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Raequan M. Nelson (23, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. Nelson faces a…