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.
New ordinance aims to curb reckless biking on Tampa's busy trails
Tampa City Council is addressing a growing concern of reckless bicyclists along some of the city's most popular trails.
Tampa City Council is addressing a growing concern of reckless bicyclists along some of the city's most popular trails.
Tampa police host regional K9 water training at Adventure Island
The Tampa Police Department gathered K9 teams from across the Bay Area for a special day of water training at Adventure Island on Tuesday.
The Tampa Police Department gathered K9 teams from across the Bay Area for a special day of water training at Adventure Island on Tuesday.
Community honors fallen heroes at Tampa Police Memorial Run
It was a morning filled with emotion and pride in downtown Tampa, as runners, officers, and families laced up for the 31st Annual Tampa Police Memorial Run and Walk.
It was a morning filled with emotion and pride in downtown Tampa, as runners, officers, and families laced up for the 31st Annual Tampa Police Memorial Run and Walk.
Suspect trying to get away from Tampa police hit, killed by vehicle after being tased: Officials
A suspect trying to get away from Tampa police was hit and killed by a vehicle after being tased Tuesday evening in downtown, according to officials.
A suspect trying to get away from Tampa police was hit and killed by a vehicle after being tased Tuesday evening in downtown, according to officials.
Former officer accused of impersonation weeks after TPD-employed wife was charged with official misconduct
A former officer with the Tampa Police Department has been arrested weeks after his wife, a TPD employee, landed behind bars.
A former officer with the Tampa Police Department has been arrested weeks after his wife, a TPD employee, landed behind bars.
Tampa Police honor fallen officers in memorial ceremony
The Tampa Police Department partnered with the Tampa Police Memorial Committee to host a solemn ceremony Thursday at Tampa Police Headquarters. It honored three officers who lost their lives during their service.
The Tampa Police Department partnered with the Tampa Police Memorial Committee to host a solemn ceremony Thursday at Tampa Police Headquarters. It honored three officers who lost their lives during their service.
Tampa Police Department employee accused of creating law enforcement credentials for a family member
A Tampa Police Department employee has been arrested after investigators alleged that she falsified official records and accessed a computer in a manner that exceeded her authorized access.
A Tampa Police Department employee has been arrested after investigators alleged that she falsified official records and accessed a computer in a manner that exceeded her authorized access.
3rd annual 9/11 memorial flag in Land O’Lakes honors victims and educates new generations
Nearly 3,000 placards were carefully placed this weekend in Land O’Lakes — each one bearing the name of a life lost on September 11, 2001. Together, they form a massive American flag on the grounds of Harvester Community Church.
Nearly 3,000 placards were carefully placed this weekend in Land O’Lakes — each one bearing the name of a life lost on September 11, 2001. Together, they form a massive American flag on the grounds of Harvester Community Church.
Tampa police officers build bonds with youth in summer basketball league
For 14-year-old Larry Blakenship, this summer’s highlight wasn’t just sinking shots, it was staging a major comeback.
For 14-year-old Larry Blakenship, this summer’s highlight wasn’t just sinking shots, it was staging a major comeback.
Tampa police, community gather to honor history of Juneteenth
Five years ago, the nation recognized the first Juneteenth. It marks the day in 1965 when Union soldiers went to Galveston, Texas and told enslaved people they were free. It happened two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
Five years ago, the nation recognized the first Juneteenth. It marks the day in 1965 when Union soldiers went to Galveston, Texas and told enslaved people they were free. It happened two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.