Tony Marrero

Nationally, number of people hurt in firearms accidents is flat. In Florida, it’s soaring.

Four incidents, one fatal, have been reported in Tampa Bay during the past three weeks. Says one gun instructor: ‘All four of those situations should have never happened.’

Mayor-elect Castor wants to keep Brian Dugan as her chief of police

Castor, who served as chief from 2009 to 2015, created two assistant chief positions, for Dugan and for Eric Ward. Both men went on to serve as chief.

Buckhorn calls David Straz campaign a ‘dumpster fire,’ lacking in any 'contrasting vision’

As he cast his ballot for Jane Castor, the mayor said, ‘The people around him who advised him ought to be charged with elder abuse.’

Bob Buckhorn votes early, says he’ll reveal his choice of successor soon

Said the mayor, “This community has moved too far and I’ve worked too hard to allow that momentum to be either destroyed or deterred in any way.”

Danger on two wheels: Here are 11 of the Tampa Bay area’s most treacherous intersections for bicyclists

Many of the intersections are in or near communities where many residents don’t have a car.

Florida House 60: Republican Jackie Toledo appears headed to victory over Democrat Debra Bellanti

A win for Toledo means she'll head back to Tallahassee for a second term.

Hillsborough Sheriff: Chad Chronister poised to win over Gary Pruitt

David Gee's hand-picked successor has strong lead with most precincts reporting

Voter turnout so far in Tampa Bay soars past 2014 midterms

Counties are seeing double-digit percentage point increases.

Jackie Toledo, Debra Bellanti face off for Florida House District 60: What you need to know

Hillsborough Sheriff election between Chad Chronister and Gary Pruitt: What you need to know

Republican Chad Chronister is an agency veteran appointed by the governor as Hillsborough sheriff. Democrat Gary Pruitt has 25 years of experience serving with the Tampa Police Department.