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Tabatha Hunter, 33, was found dead Tuesday after crashing a 2014 Volkswagen Passat through a fence into St. Petersburg's Bayou Grande.
Woman, 33, killed after crashing through fence into St. Petersburg’s Bayou Grande
St. Petersburg Fire Rescue and a dive team were called to the scene and found Tabatha Hunter, 33, dead inside the grey 2014 Volkswagen Passat.
Julian Carter was Baker Acted 44 times. Without proper care, he died at 11.
Chera Lynn Nyerick holds a photo of her son, Julian Carter, who took his own life after being involuntarily committed under the state's Baker Act 44 times. His death is the subject of a state investigation and an ongoing lawsuit.
Mental health professionals recommended at least 20 times that the St. Petersburg boy get residential treatment. Still, his family was left to care for him on their own.
Tampa interim police Chief Ruben Delgado wants to keep the job. Here’s his backstory.
Then-Tampa police Captain Ruben "Butch" Delgado, center, and then-police Chief Jane Castor, right, attend an event at the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg in 2014. Delgado is now serving as interim police chief and is a presumed internal candidate as Castor, now Tampa's mayor, searches for someone to fill the post left vacant by Brian Dugan, who retired last month. Also pictured is then Major Mike Baumaister, who is no longer with the department.
A product of West Tampa, Delgado ascended through the ranks over two decades and is a presumed internal favorite for Mayor Jane Castor, who as police chief helped his rise.
Now Pasco’s largest city, Zephyrhills no longer a ‘sleepy little town’
A cyclist passes through the 5th Ave business district on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in historic downtown Zephyrhills. The 2020 census shows that Zephyrhills is now the largest city in Pasco County, just edging out New Port Richey, and the population for Zephyrhills has jumped 29 percent since 2010.
The city isn’t all about retirees, bottled water and skydiving anymore.
This Tampa mansion is being featured in an upcoming episode of Mansion Global on the Fox Business Network.
Two Tampa Bay homes to be featured in new Fox Business show, Mansion Global
One used to belong to Bucs quarterback Vinny Testaverde.
Remains that may be human found at Pasco construction site
Check tampabay.com for the latest breaking news and updates.
Deputies got a call around noon Monday about possible human bones at the site near Baywood Meadows Drive and Moon Lake Road.
St. Pete Pier to have real ice rink for the holidays
Greg Yarman, 47, who is carrying Elias Yarman, 2, and Michelle Manning 47, of Ohio, walk along a boardwalk at the St. Pete Pier in August. An ice skating rink and holiday shops are planned at the pier from Nov. 30-Jan. 17.
Skaters in balmy St. Petersburg will have waterfront ice skating when Winter Beach opens Nov. 20-Jan. 17.
Tampa’s Daniel Roebuck to star as Grandpa Munster in ‘The Munsters’
Tammy and Daniel Roebuck show off their collection of monster movie props in their Los Angeles home.
The movie is being directed by Rob Zombie.

SPORTS

Sorry, Tom Brady, but I’d stiff-arm old ladies to get that ball
1 hour ago• Bucs
Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrates his touchdown (and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady’s (12) 600th touchdown pass) by giving the ball to fan Byron Kennedy (who eventually gave it back) during the first quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
Few castoff quarterbacks have come back to haunt Bucs
2 hours ago• Bucs
Former Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston makes his first start against his old team Sunday at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. In his first season as New Orleans' starter, Winston has led the Saints to a 4-2 mark.
Lightning chasing again, fall to Sabres on the road
Earlier today• Lightning
Players look at the puck after a shot by Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) was blocked by Lightning goaltender Brian Elliott during the first period Monday night in Buffalo.
Tom Brady: Bucs should have scored 50 vs. Bears
Earlier today• Bucs
Bucs quarterback Tom Brady had an eventful day on and off the field on Sunday.
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VIEWPOINTS

Dear Rays, Montreal won’t pay for your new stadium | Column
2 hours ago• Opinion
Renaud Brossard, Quebec director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, talks with reporters as he unveiled a billboard right next to the Tropicana Field telling the Tampa Bay Rays that taxpayers wouldn’t pay for their new stadium in Montréal, in the parking lot at Tropicana Field on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 in St. Petersburg. The electronic billboard says “Dear Rays, Montréal won’t pay for your new stadium. Sincerely, Taxpayers.”
St. Pete voters should support eliminating equity gaps | Column
2 hours ago• Opinion
Voters head to the polls as the doors open for the St. Petersburg Primary Election at Lake Vista Recreation Center on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021 in St. Petersburg. The city's general election is Tuesday, Nov. 2.
What’s Florida surgeon general Joseph Ladapo’s problem? | Editorial
3 hours ago• Opinion
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Joseph Ladapo as the state surgeon general on Sept. 21.
50/50 raffles are the best part of Tampa Bay sports season
4 hours ago• Opinion
A Stanley Cup is nice, but have you tried winning the 50/50 raffle?
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LATEST

Woman, 33, killed after crashing through fence into St. Petersburg’s Bayou Grande
2 minutes ago• Breaking News
Congress plans fixes for U.S. military’s AWOL weapons problems
28 minutes ago• Military
Lina Teixeira makes a second bid for Clearwater City Council
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Sorry, Tom Brady, but I’d stiff-arm old ladies to get that ball
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Remains that may be human found at Pasco construction site
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Tampa interim police Chief Ruben Delgado wants to keep the job. Here’s his backstory.
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St. Pete Pier to have real ice rink for the holidays
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Few castoff quarterbacks have come back to haunt Bucs
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Dear Rays, Montreal won’t pay for your new stadium | Column
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LONG READS

Shanoah Washington-Davis, 28, works with her students Arya Morales, 2, top, Tyson McCray, 2, far left, and Axel Vines, 3, front, at Washington-Davis’ home Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, in Largo.
‘We are in a crisis’: Tampa Bay child care industry faces pandemic struggles
It’s far from business as usual for child care providers or families with young children.
Steven Yates, 36, enjoys time with his 2-year-old daughter, Aubrey Yates, while visiting Brownwood Paddock Square on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, in The Villages community in Lady Lake. The Yates’ live in the Bison Valley community, which has a family unit neighborhood in the Sumter County portion of The Villages.
Why are young people moving to The Villages?
The lives of 1,000 Floridians killed by coronavirus
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Keith McCants poses for a portrait on June 2 at Coffee Pot Park in St. Petersburg. He died at the age of 53 on Sept. 2.
Overdose deaths in Tampa Bay’s Black community are skyrocketing
Anil Eglais, 62, watched his health decline after working more than 25 years at Gopher's Tampa lead factory, where he was exposed to poisonous metals including cadmium.
Cadmium spiked inside a Tampa lead factory. Workers didn’t get help.