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Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor resigns amid investigation over flashing badge to get out of traffic violation

She was caught using her badge to get out of a Nov. 12 traffic stop.

By Colin Wolf, Ray Roa and Justin Garcia

Dec 5, 2022

Tampa’s Police Chief Mary O’Connor has resigned after less than a year on the job. O’Connor submitted her resignation less than a week after public records requests by Creative Loafing Tampa Bay unearthed body cam video showing her flashing her badge to get out of a traffic violation on a golf cart...

Mayor Jane Castor with Mary O'Connor on May 17, the day she was confirmed as the new chief.

HART CEO narrowly avoids suspension after Tampa Mayor Jane Castor defends her

The board held a tied vote, which means that Le Grand will stay.

By Justin Garcia

HART CEO Adelee Le Grand addresses the transit agency's board as it discusses an independent investigation into the organization.

New gourmet toast and juice bar, Toastique, coming to Water Street Tampa

Tampa Bay’s first Toastique will debut in early 2023.

By Kyla Fields

New gourmet toast and juice bar, Toastique, coming to Water Street Tampa

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Tampa-based attractions companies show off new tech, trends at IAAPA Expo 2022

By Chelsea Zukowski

Tampa’s Citrus Park Mall will be home to an Elev8 Fun complex in the former Sears building.

Florida Supreme Court will decide whether police are victims when they shoot someone in line of duty

By Carissa Allen and Fresh Take Florida

Florida Supreme Court will decide whether police are victims when they shoot someone in line of duty

Vaccinations among Florida students is at a 10-year low, says Department of Health

By Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida

Vaccinations among Florida students is at a 10-year low, says Department of Health

Antonio Brown is promoting his music while running from the Tampa Police Department

By Colin Wolf

Antonio Brown performing at Rolling Loud last summer.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis faces yet another lawsuit over Martha's Vineyard migrant flights

By Dara Kam and News Service of Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis faces yet another lawsuit over Martha's Vineyard migrant flights

Florida Gov. DeSantis denies report of 'U-Turn' on Disney's special governing district

By News Service of Florida

Florida Gov. DeSantis denies report of 'U-Turn' on Disney's special governing district

Ponte Modern American is now open, Sweetgreen debuts this month, and more Tampa Bay foodie news

By Kyla Fields and Min Craig

Ponte Modern American is now open, Sweetgreen debuts this month, and more Tampa Bay foodie news

Stone Soup Company’s owner retires and makes it an employee-owned business

By Kyla Fields

Stone Soup Company’s owner retires and makes it an employee-owned business

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