Tampa officer accused of unlawful sexual activity with a teen boy he met on dating app
A Tampa police officer was fired Monday after detectives arrested him for alleged unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
A Tampa police officer was fired Monday after detectives arrested him for alleged unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw retires, takes teaching job at USF
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw announced his retirement Tuesday after more than three decades of service, paving the way for a transition to a university teaching role this August.
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw announced his retirement Tuesday after more than three decades of service, paving the way for a transition to a university teaching role this August.
Tampa Police Officer arrested after excessive speeding, reckless driving: TPD
An off-duty Tampa Police Officer was arrested Sunday morning for driving over 100 MPH.
An off-duty Tampa Police Officer was arrested Sunday morning for driving over 100 MPH.
Tampa police update vehicle pursuit policy after review of deadly Ybor City crash
The Tampa Police Department updated its vehicle pursuit policy after a deadly crash in Ybor City that killed four people and injured more than a dozen others last November.
The Tampa Police Department updated its vehicle pursuit policy after a deadly crash in Ybor City that killed four people and injured more than a dozen others last November.
Tampa advocates, parents push for solutions ahead of possible ‘teen takeover’ events
Tampa police will be out in full force this weekend preparing for the possibility of two "teen takeover" events in Tampa.
Tampa police will be out in full force this weekend preparing for the possibility of two "teen takeover" events in Tampa.
Tampa police arrest 22 after ‘Teen Takeover’ at Curtis Hixon Park: TPD
The Tampa Police Department arrested 22 people between the ages of 12 and 21 after a teen takeover Friday night.
The Tampa Police Department arrested 22 people between the ages of 12 and 21 after a teen takeover Friday night.
Tampa HR investigation finds no discrimination in firing of former TPD Deputy Chief Ruth Cate, city says
The city of Tampa says there is no evidence of discrimination or retaliation tied to the dismissal of former Tampa Police Deputy Chief Ruth Cate.
The city of Tampa says there is no evidence of discrimination or retaliation tied to the dismissal of former Tampa Police Deputy Chief Ruth Cate.
One man arrested after Tampa shooting leaves 2 injured: Police
The Tampa Police Department has arrested a man in connection to a shooting on North Marion Street in Tampa.
The Tampa Police Department has arrested a man in connection to a shooting on North Marion Street in Tampa.
Tampa police: Man accused of violently abusing girlfriend over several months
A 25-year-old man was arrested following an investigation into alleged physical and sexual abuse against his girlfriend that went on for months, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A 25-year-old man was arrested following an investigation into alleged physical and sexual abuse against his girlfriend that went on for months, according to the Tampa Police Department.
One person injured after shooting in Ybor City: TPD
One person was injured following a shooting on North 22nd Street in Tampa Thursday morning.
One person was injured following a shooting on North 22nd Street in Tampa Thursday morning.
Tampa Assistant Police Chief Ruth Cate terminated and makes allegations of retaliation
The second in command of the Tampa Police Department is out of a job and raising allegations of retaliation.
The second in command of the Tampa Police Department is out of a job and raising allegations of retaliation.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor revises police policies after 'sanctuary city' threat from state attorney general
City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor responded to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after he sent a letter regarding the Tampa Police Department's so-called 'sanctuary policies."
City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor responded to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after he sent a letter regarding the Tampa Police Department's so-called 'sanctuary policies."
Tampa police officer recovering after being hit by car while directing traffic near Raymond James Stadium: TPD
A sergeant with the Tampa Police Department is recovering after reportedly being hit by a vehicle while directing traffic following a concert near Raymond James Stadium early Sunday morning.
A sergeant with the Tampa Police Department is recovering after reportedly being hit by a vehicle while directing traffic following a concert near Raymond James Stadium early Sunday morning.
Florida Attorney General threatens to remove Tampa Mayor Jane Castor over TPD’s ‘sanctuary policies’
State Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor accusing the Tampa Police Department of violating state law by enacting “sanctuary policies."
State Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor accusing the Tampa Police Department of violating state law by enacting “sanctuary policies."
Tampa crime drops in 2025, outpacing national trend: TPD
The Tampa Police Department’s 2025 annual report shows crime trending down across nearly every major category in the city.
The Tampa Police Department’s 2025 annual report shows crime trending down across nearly every major category in the city.
Tampa police boost safety measures in Ybor City for Illuminated Knight Parade
The Tampa Police Department increased security at the Illuminated Knight Parade following two deadly incidents in Ybor City in late 2025.
The Tampa Police Department increased security at the Illuminated Knight Parade following two deadly incidents in Ybor City in late 2025.
Tampa Police Department rolls out virtual reality training pods to practice de-escalation techniques
The Tampa Police Department rolls out new virtual reality pods, so officers can practice de-escalation techniques.
The Tampa Police Department rolls out new virtual reality pods, so officers can practice de-escalation techniques.
Dead body found in empty Tampa lot, police say
Tampa police are investigating after a man’s dead body was found in an empty lot Friday morning.
Tampa police are investigating after a man’s dead body was found in an empty lot Friday morning.
City of Tampa calls for developers to submit proposals for police headquarters sale
As Downtown Tampa evolves, the city could soon sell its aging police headquarters. The starting bid for the historic site comes with a minimum price tag of $36 million.
As Downtown Tampa evolves, the city could soon sell its aging police headquarters. The starting bid for the historic site comes with a minimum price tag of $36 million.
Attorney for now-fired Tampa code enforcement director gives justification for lottery cash-in
The lawyer for the now-fired director of code enforcement in Tampa is responding to the state attorney's decision not to press charges.
The lawyer for the now-fired director of code enforcement in Tampa is responding to the state attorney's decision not to press charges.