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18 hours ago
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Missing 11-year-old Tampa girl found safe
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Police Department said an 11-year-old who was reported missing Tuesday afternoon was found safe. The girl was last seen at her home on North 15th Street in the Sulphur Springs Area, according to authorities. Police said she was believed to have walked away from the residence around 4:47 p.m. South Tampa neighborhood worries about flooding Although there have been no signs of foul play, investigators said Tuesday night there was concern because the girl was still missing and had not returned home. Authorities said the 11-year-old has also been diagnosed with ADHD. Police did not provide info on how the girl was found but thanked those who were concerned. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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7 days ago
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Tampa man arrested on 100 counts of child porn charges following cyber-tip
The Brief A Tampa man was arrested on 100 counts of child pornography charges. Detectives with the Tampa Police Department and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested 25-year-old Jose Guerrero, Jr. after investigating a cyber-tip. Anyone with information about child exploitation is asked to report it immediately to NCMEC at or to your local law enforcement agency. TAMPA, Fla. - A cyber-tip investigation landed a Tampa man behind bars, facing 100 counts of child pornography charges. The backstory The Tampa Police Department got a cyber-tip on February 20, 2025, from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about the possession and distribution of suspected child pornography. The report indicated a consistent pattern of activity between November 2024 and January 2025. Detectives with TPD worked with the cyber crimes unit of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to investigate and identified 25-year-old Jose Guerrero, Jr. as the suspect. READ: Hillsborough assistant state attorney arrested for child porn after 10-month investigation After executing a search warrant at Guerrero's home on Wednesday morning, Guerrero was arrested and charged with 100 counts of possession of child pornography (10 or more images and content of images). What they're saying "The seriousness of this crime cannot be overstated; it represents the brutal harming and exploitation of children," said Chief Lee Bercaw. "Let this arrest serve as a powerful warning to those who choose to possess and distribute child pornography - you will be relentlessly pursued and held accountable for your heinous actions. We are committed to protecting our most vulnerable and these vigilant detectives have proven they remain tireless in their commitment to this effort." "Our partnerships with law enforcement agencies such as the Tampa Police Department are crucial in bringing these vile crimes to a stop and bringing the offenders to justice," says FDLE Tampa Bay Special Agent in Charge Mark Brutnell. "The work that our agents and officers did in this case was top notch, and an example of how our agencies work to protect the community from the criminals and offenders in shadows and in plain sight." What you can do Anyone with information about child exploitation is asked to report it immediately to NCMEC at or to your local law enforcement agency. The Source This story was written with information provided by the Tampa Police Department. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter Follow FOX 13 on YouTube
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28-05-2025
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Tampa police launch 'Signal 87 Summits' to engage community, help residents with questions
The Brief Tampa police launched a new effort to engage with the community one-on-one and face-to-face, and it's called "Signal 87 Summits." On Tuesday night, they held their first meeting at the Ragan Park Community Center. Representatives from each city department were present to help answer questions, with some of the biggest topics being traffic concerns and crime prevention. TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa police launched a new effort to engage with the community one-on-one and face-to-face. They're known as "Signal 87 Summits," and they held their first meeting. Local perspective No matter the issue or question, sometimes a citizen's first call is to Tampa police. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube "The gist of it is that we go to a lot of community meetings and sometimes the residents or the business owners or our community partners. Their questions sometimes are not for the police department," Tampa Police Community Partnership Coordinator Jamel Michini said. Big picture view In actuality, that issue or question may be better suited for a number of the city's other departments, like code enforcement, solid waste or mobility. That's part of the reason why the Tampa Police Department launched the new series of community meetings known as Signal 87 Summits, with "signal 87" being the police code for a community meeting. "We want to bring all the players into the room. We want to grow as a community. So, we're bringing in the community partners, the community businesses, the community members and TPD, so that we can have the conversation to ensure that we're working well together," Tampa Police Community Outreach Bureau Sgt. Melanee Gardner said. READ: 3 arrested in S. Tampa DUI crash that severed man's leg: Police On Tuesday night, they held their first meeting at the Ragan Park Community Center in sector E. The police department has divided the city up into six sectors with five more bi-monthly meetings planned for each sector. "They're not only networking with the officers that patrol their area with the other department heads or the other department representatives that also work in their area, but they're also networking with their neighbors," Michini said. Dig deeper Representatives from each city department were present to help answer questions. Some of the biggest topics of discussion were traffic concerns and crime prevention. MORE: Tampa officials tout street resurfacing progress, discuss ways to further expand work Neighborhood watch groups hope the meetings can offer citizens a direct line of communication between the officers who patrol their neighborhoods. "A good example is having the police join us in a community cleanup, or come out to one of our socials. I feel just building rapport and trust is key, and I think as long as we have that open communication and trust, I think everything else will fall into place," Ybor Heights Neighborhood Association President Mimi Martinez said. The Source The information in this story was gathered by FOX 13's Jordan Bowen. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
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27-05-2025
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Operation ‘Remember the Fallen' leads to 29 DUI arrests over Memorial Day weekend
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced that 29 people were arrested over the weekend in a driving under the influence operation called 'Remember the Fallen.' The sheriff's office said it worked with the Tampa Police Department, Florida Highway Patrol and Temple Terrace Police Department to conduct the operation from Friday, May 23, through Monday, May 26. Florida man tried to kill another man over $5 beer, police say During the four-day operation, deputies and officers increased DUI enforcement across Hillsborough County. They said they focused on 'deterring reckless behavior and preventing avoidable tragedies on the road.' 'Impaired driving is one of the most preventable threats to public safety,' said Sheriff Chad Chronister. 'When someone chooses to get behind the wheel after drinking or using drugs, they're not just breaking the law — they're gambling with people's lives. Our deputies and law enforcement partners were out in full force because we take that threat seriously. We will continue to do everything we can to hold dangerous drivers accountable and protect the innocent people who share the road with them.' Here are the operation's results, according to the sheriff's office: Traffic Stops – 355 Traffic Citations – 51 DUI Arrests – 29 Warnings – 295 Other Arrests – 3 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-05-2025
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1 hurt in shooting at Tampa gas station
The Brief Tampa police say a person was shot early Monday at a gas station off Nebraska Ave. The victim is expected to survive, according to investigators. As of Monday morning, no arrests have been made. TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa police are searching for whoever opened fire at a gas station early Monday, leaving one person hurt. What we know According to the Tampa Police Department, the shooting happened shortly after 3 a.m. at Texaco in the 3100 block of N. Nebraska Ave. Police say the victim went to the hospital and is expected to survive. As of Monday morning, no arrests have been made. What we don't know TPD did not release any further details on the victim, a possible suspect or what may have led to the shooting. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The Source This story was written with information from the Tampa Police Department. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
