Grateful defendant given second chance helps Tampa judge over 20 years later

After 27 years on the bench, Hillsborough circuit Judge Rex Barbas is hanging up his black robe one final time and retiring. However, on his last day as judge he reunited with defendant, John Templeton.

Man accused of starting fires inside Mesa Target, causing $5M worth of damage

"Target reported the amount of damage caused by the fire was upwards of $5,000,000 as toxic smoke had contacted all the merchandise inside the store in addition to fire suppression sprinklers flooding the area," police said.

Four teens arrested for breaking into cars in Tampa, police say

Four teenagers were arrested Monday morning, accused of breaking into cars in Tampa before getting caught in St. Petersburg.

Spring Hill teens arrested after armed robbery, deputies say

Two teens were arrested after robbing the wrong targets at gun point in Spring Hill early Saturday morning according to deputies.

Suspect arrested for pointing green laser at pilots onboard Tampa PD helicopter

On Monday, a 26-year-old suspect was taken into custody after pointing a green laser at pilots onboard a Tampa PD helicopter, according to authorities. 

Tampa felon who led police on chase through city sentenced to over 6 years

After being chased by Tampa police through the city, Shawn Lanier Lowman, Jr. was arrested a year ago and will now be facing six years and six months behind bars.

Suspect arrested after shooting, killing man in Tampa, police say

A suspect was arrested for shooting and killing a man in the 7800 block of North Nebraska Avenue in Tampa on Saturday, according to officers.