Tampa Police Department

The Justice Department's Office of Inspector General says one of the nation’s most prolific narcotics prosecutors flouted ethics when he drunkenly handed his business card to police investigating a crash.

The service has so far helped 33 people this month.

With federal funding obtained by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, the department will begin purchasing the new vehicles for future use.

Robert DuBoise was 18 when he was arrested and charged with the 1983 rape and slaying of Barbara Grams. Almost 40 years later, DNA tests revealed the real killers, who were part of a spree of murders.

Starting this summer, staff from the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay will work in the 911 dispatch center to further refine calls that don't need police officer involvement.

Members of such oversight boards can still discuss police department or sheriff's office policies, but cannot investigate individual officers.

Police Chief Lee Bercaw called Tuesday's shooting near Armature Works, which involved two groups of teens, "disheartening" and urged the community to help educate youth about the dangers.

"Stay and Play" is offered to Tampa teenagers looking for a place to spend time in a safe environment.

Dwayne Tillman Jr., 21, is accused of firing his gun into the crowded streets of Ybor City over Halloween weekend.

As a 21-year-old faces gun charges in the Oct. 29 shootings, police announced law enforcement agencies are offering additional rewards for information leading to arrests.

A teenager being held on gun charges in relation to the Oct. 29 shooting that killed two and injured 16 now faces an adult count of second-degree murder.

After hearing testimony and viewing video evidence, a judge agreed with prosecutors that 22-year-old Tyrell Phillips remains a danger to the community.