Dennis Joyce

Assistant metro editor

Dennis Joyce is assistant metro editor in Tampa with the Tampa Bay Times. A graduate of the University of Arizona, he has worked as a newsroom and editorial page editor with newspapers in five states. Phone: (813) 226-3410

DUI driver loses way, crashes Pathfinder into Tampa house, deputies say

Marcelino Gomez Gomez is accused of driving with a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit.

By Dennis Joyce August 22 at 10:52 AM

Morning glory: Exhaust from Cape Canaveral launch glows with rays from rising sun

Clear across the state in Tampa Bay, people marveled at the breathtaking display from the wake of an Atlas V rocket.

By Dennis Joyce August 8

Straz says he could work with Castor, however this election turns out

The underdog candidate campaigns at the polls on Election Day in the race for Tampa mayor.

By Dennis Joyce April 23

Stephen Lytle tops Nicholas Glover to face John Dingfelder in Tampa council runoff

The battle for second place was close enough to require a machine recount that verified the earlier results, according to the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office.

By Dennis Joyce March 8

Shooter and victim jailed after bullets fly in Pasco chase. It started over a leaf-blower.

William Nazario-Ocasio, 42, said he gave chase because he didn't want the thief to get away, according to an affidavit.

By Dennis Joyce February 26

Girl, 12, records video of her stalker, helps officers arrest him, Largo police say

The 72-year-old is also accused of inappropriately touching the girl at her bus stop on Friday — while police had it under surveillance.

By Dennis Joyce February 26

Reckless driving charge for driver who shut down Interstate 75, troopers say

The interstate was blocked for up to five hours after the Florida Highway Patrol said a speeding driver struck a semitrailer hauling a hazardous liquid.

By Dennis Joyce February 21

Air Force orders review of military housing in wake of concerns raised about mold

In a letter to commanders Friday, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson says the review must be completed by March 1 "to ensure the health and safety of airmen and their families."

By Dennis Joyce February 19

Daystarter: State to ramp up work on West Shore interchange; Sen. Rouson lands $1 million for wife's project; near-record high temperatures all week

Catching you up on overnight happenings, and what to know today.

By Dennis Joyce February 18

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