TPD detectives combating increase in luxury vehicle thefts

The Tampa Police Department says there's been an increasing trend of luxury vehicles being stolen after valet parking.

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.

Tampa police officer connects with community through department program

Tampa Police Officer Stefon Filer is participating in some non-traditional policing. He's helping teens learn how to iron, fill out resumes, and conduct job interviews at Hillsborough High School.

FBI’s Tampa bureau, TPD look to recruit more women with 30x30 initiative

Hundreds of law enforcement agencies are participating in a nationwide initiative, including several agencies in Tampa. More than 200 law enforcement agencies are participating in the years-long 30x30 Initiative.

2023 Tampa PD CARES funding to help crime prevention efforts

A Tampa police grant program will give funding to community programs that are geared towards crime prevention and community engagement.

Tampa PD will patrol Gasparilla from the air

Tampa Police officers will be patrolling the skies above the Gasparilla Festival on Saturday.

Tampa city council pushes changes to nomination process after TPD Chief Mary O'Connor's resignation

Tampa city councilors are pushing for changes to the way top city officials are confirmed for their positions. This comes after a contentious nomination and tenure of Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, who recently resigned after flashing her badge during a traffic stop in Pinellas County.

‘Badges and Books’ program bridges community gap with literacy

It’s been said that a book can take a child’s mind anywhere in the world and that’s one of the goals of a new partnership between the Tampa Police Department and an East Tampa Youth Center.

TPD officer accused of driving drunk placed on administrative leave

A Tampa police officer who was arrested for DUI following a vehicle crash early Friday morning has been relieved of his duties.

Tampa police chief resigns after footage shows her flashing badge in golf cart traffic stop

After ten months as the top cop in Tampa, Police Chief Mary O'Connor has resigned amid an investigation into a traffic stop that occurred in Oldsmar. Body camera footage surfaced showing her flashing her badge to a Pinellas deputy and stating, "I'm hoping you'll just let us go tonight."

Tampa PD chief on administrative leave after flashing badge, asking deputy to 'let us go' during traffic stop

Tampa's top cop has been placed on administrative leave after body camera footage revealed her showing her badge during a traffic stop with her husband and asking a Pinellas deputy to "let us go."

Video: Tampa’s top cop flashes badge during traffic stop: ‘I’m hoping you’ll just let us go’

Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor was recently captured on body camera video trying to get out of a ticket when a Pinellas County deputy pulled her and her husband over for driving a golf cart without proper tags.

TPD officer seriously injured in crash along Adamo Drive

A Tampa police officer is in the hospital with serious injuries following a crash Thursday morning on Adamo Drive. 

Ybor City club manager says more should have been done to stop suspected arsonist

The suspected arsonist who set fire to an Ybor City club with more than 1,000 people inside later threw Molotov cocktails at a home in Lakeland. The club's owner says more could have been done to stop the suspect before he made it across county lines.