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Steven Duane Baker, 61, was arrested on a charge of leaving the scene of a fatal crash and destroying evidence in a crash that left a 28-year-old bicyclist dead on U.S. 301, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Florida Highway Patrol
Driver arrested in hit-and-run crash that killed bicyclist in Tampa
Steven D. Baker, 61, told investigators he hit something but didn’t know it was a bicyclist, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say he should have stopped.
Nov. 13• Hillsborough
Motorcyclist, 55, dies in Plant City crash
Check tampabay.com for the latest breaking news and updates. Tampa Bay Times
He crashed his Harley Davidson motorcycle into the back of an SUV on U.S. 92, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Nov. 13• Hillsborough
Aide killed by boyfriend was 'mother figure’ at school, authorities say
Renee Elizabeth Williams, 55, was fatally shot about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the parking lot of a Brandon apartment complex where she was working, Sheriff Chad Chronister said. Hillsborough County School District
The man accused in the Brandon shooting has been the subject of at least five petitions for protection filed by women in Hillsborough County.
Nov. 8• Crime
War with Mafia unfolds in book by Tampa philanthropist Anthony Scarpo
Anthony Scarpo, 58, of Tampa, owns the diamond import company Anthony Louis Ltd. and chronicles his family's legacy of lawlessness in a new book, "La Mia Famiglia." OCTAVIO JONES | Times
The family claims to have run bookmaking and betting operations in Sulphur Springs, protected from the Trafficante family by their own posse.
Nov. 12• Hillsborough

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  1. Hillsborough Sheriff: 5-month human trafficking investigation is done
    Earlier today• Hillsborough
    In this file photo, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister is announcing arrests in a sting operation that targeted unlicensed contractors. [Times (2018)]
    Monday morning, Sheriff Chad Chronister will announce the results.
  2. Pair in Hillsborough spent over $300 with stolen credit card, deputies say
    Yesterday• Crime
    Hillsborough County deputies are seeking a man and woman suspected of using a stolen credit card. They are shown here in screenshots taken from surveillance video at a Walmart in Seffner, one of six stores where the credit card was used. Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
    Surveillance video shows two people leaving a Walmart in Seffner with a shopping cart full of merchandise.
  3. Adoption day: 250 rescued puppies find forever homes in Hillsborough
    Yesterday• Hillsborough
    Sally Carlson of Seminole talks to her newly adopted 5-year-old miniature poodle held by Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center volunteer Mary Claire Streator. Potential owners browsed some of the 300 puppies that were put up for adoption Sunday in the gymnasium at All People's Life Center in Tampa. The designer-breed dogs had been rescued from Trish's All Breeds Pet Grooming in Tampa, where they were found sick and malnourished. Prospective owners were chosen out of thousands who applied during a lottery-type system and were able pick out a dog. LUIS SANTANA | TIMES | Tampa Bay Times
    The animals were found in deplorable conditions at a grooming business in September. Their new owners had 15 minutes to make a selection.
  4. Security guard shoots, kills man outside Tampa night club
    Yesterday• Tampa
    For the latest news and information, go to tampabay.com. TMCCARTY | times staff
    Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating. No arrests have been made.
  5. Driver loses control on I-275; car hits tree, splits in half, catches fire: FHP
    Yesterday• Hillsborough
    The scene of the car crash off of north I-275 on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 that killed Cliff J. Pierre Jacques. [Florida Highway Patrol] FHP
    The crash was alcohol related, troopers say.
  6. Cafes may be a trend in Tampa parks, but not everyone has an appetite
    Yesterday• Tampa
    Lykes Gaslight Square Park in downtown Tampa, where a proposal to open a cafe has sparked debate on the role of parks in the city. SCOTT KEELER | Tampa Bay Times
    Two recent proposals to use public space downtown for private eateries have started a debate about the purpose of parks
  7. Man was on meth when he caused fatal Hillsborough crash, troopers say
    Nov. 15• Crime
    Jeremy Guerrero, 31, was arrested on charges of DUI manslaughter and driving with a license suspended or revoked involving death, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. He's accused of being impaired by methamphetamines when troopers said he caused a crash on Interstate 75 that killed a woman early Friday. Florida Highway Patrol
    The 31-year-old driver faces a charge of DUI manslaughter after causing the crash that killed a 57-year-old woman, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
  8. Water Street will be transformative, but will it be affordable?
    Nov. 15• Tampa
    The $3 billion Water Street project is slated to be complete by 2026 or 2027. How affordable will it be? SHADD, DIRK | Tampa Bay Times
    A project executive ticked off many ways the $3 billion project will alter Tampa, but a Cafe con Tampa audience wanted details on what it will cost to live there
  9. Despite company losses, Tampa WeWork openings are still on track
    Nov. 15• Business
    WeWork is opening Tampa offices at 501 E Kennedy Blvd. despite company struggles, including $1.25 billion in losses over 2019. SCOTT KEELER | Tampa Bay Times
    WeWork has 200 planned coworking space openings as leadership tries to manage $1.25 billion in losses.
  10. Judge denies bid to dismiss manslaughter charge in Plant High teen’s overdose
    Nov. 15• Tampa
    Titan Goodson points to visitors in the courtroom during his unsuccessful motion to dismiss the manslaughter charge against him Thursday. SCOTT KEELER | Scott Keeler
    Titan Goodson’s lawyer argued there was no proof he supplied the heroin that killed Katie Golden, 17. Trial is set for December.
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