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Pinellas Sheriff Bob Gualtieri made a priority of reducing caseloads for the trained civilians who work as child protective investigators because too many were quitting over the stress and long hours. DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times
Foster kids at risk as caseloads grow for child protective investigators
Twelve cases at once is the recommended cap, but Hillsborough and Pasco are state leaders in the share of their investigators carrying 20 or more.
Nov. 25• Pinellas
David Straz Jr. died with nitroglycerin pills beside him, 911 call indicates
David Straz, Tampa philanthropist and former mayoral candidate, had heart problems, a friend told a 911 operator Monday. Straz died during a fishing weekend in Homosassa. TAILYR IRVINE | Times
A friend who found him unresponsive said he had a heart condition. A celebration of life is scheduled Saturday.
Nov. 22• Tampa
David Straz died of natural causes, leaving charity worth $72 million
David Straz and his wife Catherine at Karamu, the annual black-tie gala at ZooTampa in April. AMY SCHERZER | Tampa Bay Times
The future of Straz’s foundation remained unclear Tuesday. Meanwhile, police say Straz died of natural causes at a Citrus County waterfront home.
Nov. 19• Tampa
‘You took two lives.’ Man gets life sentence for killing homeless Tampa couple
Ricky Fitzgerald Hathorn, 50, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the 2015 murders of Tommy Skeens and Lara Kuchar. Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
A jury found Ricky Fitzgerald Hathorn guilty in the 2015 slayings of Tommy Skeens and Lara Kuchar. He will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Nov. 22• Hillsborough

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  1. Rape, bullying, depression common among Florida girls, study warns
    Earlier today• Hillsborough
    Lawanda Ravoira, DPA, president & CEO, Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center, said girls are subject to an alarming rate of violence and bullying and are not getting the help they need from counseling and other social services. CHRISTOPHER O'DONNELL | Times
    Leader of Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center comes to Tampa to warn of “unchecked crisis” of violence and victimization of middle and high school girls.
  2. Man dies after motorcycle strikes bus in Tampa, police say
    Earlier today• Breaking News
    Check tampabay.com for the latest breaking news and updates. Tampa Bay Times
    The motorcycle was headed south on Dale Mabry, while the northbound bus was making a turn.
  3. Police arrest Brandon man in shooting death in East Tampa
    Yesterday• Hillsborough
    Check tampabay.com for the latest breaking news and updates. Tampa Bay Times
    The shooting happened on the 1600 block of E North Bay Street.
  4. Santa’s bike shop builds 900 bikes for Tampa Bay kids in need
    Yesterday• Transportation
    "Lefty Lucy, Righty Tighty?", Siomara Bridges-Mata, 32, asks her coworkers as they assemble one of 900 bikes Friday when Amalie Arena transformed into Santa's Bike Shop. Bridges-Mata volunteered with Frameworks of Tampa Bay, Inc. JOHN PENDYGRAFT | Times
    Local nonprofit Onbikes organizes the annual bike build to provide bicycles to kids in the community
  5. Tampa airport to add amenities for nursing moms and service dogs
    Yesterday• Business
    Service dog Eleanor Rigby unexpectedly gave birth to eight puppies at Tampa International Airport as her human family was waiting near gate F81 to board a flight to Philadelphia in May 2018. The airport is getting ready to add pet-relief areas at its airsides for service dogs. (EMILY NIPPS | Tampa International Airport) Tampa International Airport
    Work on the new amenities is expected to be completed by next July.
  6. From disappointment to glee, local leaders react to Rays news
    Yesterday• The Buzz
    Mayor Rick Kriseman on Wednesday said he will not allow the Tampa Bay Rays to explore splitting their season between the Tampa Bay area and Montreal prior to the 2027 expiration of the team's lease of Tropicana Field. CHRIS URSO | Times
    Politicians on both sides of the bay weigh in on St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman’s decision to cease talks with the team.
  7. Tampa police searching for suspect who killed man with baseball bat
    Yesterday• Hillsborough
    Tampa police say the suspect who struck 58-year-old Denorris Singleton in the head with a baseball bat during a dispute on N 29th Street in East Tampa on Nov. 23 fled the scene in this white sedan. Singleton died from his injuries six days later. Tampa Police Department
    Denorris Singleton, 58, died six days after he was struck, police said.
  8. Jane Castor joins group of mayors dedicated to tackling climate change
    Yesterday• Tampa
    Tampa Mayor Jane Castor has made climate change a priority in Tampa. On Friday, she joined a national mayoral group dedicated to tackling the issue. DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times
    Tampa’s mayor joins St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman with high-profile post on the climate crisis.
  9. Tampa Bay’s retail landscape will include more restaurants and grocery chains in 2020
    Yesterday• Business
    Noah Shaffer of Confidant Asset Management says the restaurant sector in the Tampa Bay area has done well in 2019 and to expect more openings in the coming months. Chick-fil-A Brandon South opened earlier this year.
    So far, the economy appears robust enough to support further expansion, says a local industry professional.
  10. Tampa Bay Chamber targets workforce development and housing
    Dec. 5• Business
    Jamie Harden of Creative Sign Designs and Maryann Ferenc of Mise en Place discuss priorities for the Tampa Bay Chamber for the coming year. Harden is the outgoing chairman of the chamber. Ferenc is the incoming chairwoman. RICHARD DANIELSON | Times
    Leadership of the organization, formerly the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, also says it could have handled its recent name change better.
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