Dan Sullivan

Fatal Ybor City crash raises scrutiny of when cops should chase The Florida Highway Patrol follows a more permissive pursuit policy than many local police agencies.

Fatal Ybor City crash raises scrutiny of when cops should chase www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

Ybor crash suspect to remain jailed pending trial in 4 deaths Attorneys for Silas Kenneth Sampson did not contest a prosecutor’s request to deny bail in a Thursday court hearing.

Ybor crash suspect to remain jailed pending trial in 4 deaths www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

Car reached 92 mph seconds before Ybor City crash killed 4, records say Silas Kenneth Sampson, charged with vehicular homicide, is expected to appear in court Thursday.

Car reached 92 mph seconds before Ybor City crash killed 4, records say www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

4 dead, 13 injured in Ybor City after law enforcement pursuit ends in crash Tampa police said the speeding driver crashed into Bradley’s on 7th, a popular LGBTQ+ nightclub.

Updated story: 4 dead, 13 injured in Ybor City after law enforcement pursuit ends in crash www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

4 dead, 11 injured in Ybor City after law enforcement pursuit ends in crash Tampa police said the speeding driver crashed into Bradley’s on 7th, a popular LGBTQ nightclub.

A developing story this morning: 4dead, 11 injured in Ybor City after law enforcement pursuit ends in crash www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

Tampa woman identified as cold case victim after nearly 55 years Sumter County deputies matched the body of “Little Miss Lake Panasoffkee” to Maureen Minor Rowan.

Tampa woman identified as cold case victim after nearly 55 years www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

Tampa jury finds woman guilty of manslaughter in killing of rapper Julio Foolio Prosecutors sought to convict Alicia Andrews on charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.

Tampa jury finds woman guilty of manslaughter in killing of rapper Julio Foolio www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

Hillsborough sheriff’s cheating probe detailed in records, yet questions persist Sheriff Chad Chronister’s agency released thousands of files this week in a case that ended the careers of six top officials.

Hillsborough sheriff’s cheating probe detailed in records, yet questions persist www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...

Pinellas sheriff fires 5 jail deputies in 2 separate inmate abuse cases One case involved four deputies who ridiculed a woman as she struggled to urinate while handcuffed. Another deputy sprayed an inmate with Lysol.

Pinellas sheriff fires 5 jail deputies in 2 separate inmate abuse cases www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

5 men sentenced to life in prison for Tampa murder of 4-year-old Suni Bell Family members of the girl killed in a 2021 drive-by shooting made passionate statements in court Wednesday.

5 men sentenced to life in prison for Tampa murder of 4-year-old Suni Bell www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

Hillsborough sheriff says staff showed ‘poor judgment’ in academic cheating The agency’s internal investigation found no criminal actions, Chad Chronister says.

Hillsborough sheriff says staff showed ‘poor judgement’ in academic cheating www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...

Ex-Hillsborough sheriff’s commanders added to questionable officers list The State Attorney’s Office placed four former sheriff’s commanders on its “Brady list” amid academic cheating probe.

Ex-Hillsborough sheriff’s commanders added to questionable officers list www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...

6th top official leaves Hillsborough sheriff’s office amid cheating probe Capt. Marvin Johnson was fired by Sheriff Chad Chronister on Thursday, a spokesperson said.

New today: 6th top official leaves Hillsborough sheriff’s office amid cheating probe www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...

Hillsborough sheriff’s captain fired amid academic cheating probe Capt. Zuleydis Stearns is the latest high-ranking official to leave the Sheriff’s Office due to the scandal.

Breaking news tonight: Hillsborough sheriff’s captain fired amid a ademic cheating probe www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...

Jury hears of gang war as Tampa trial opens in murder of rapper Julio Foolio Alicia Andrews is the first of five to face trial in the Jacksonville rapper’s death. Her defense says she had no knowledge of a murder plot.

Jury hears of gang war as Tampa trial opens in murder of rapper Julio Foolio www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

Hillsborough sheriff’s colonels resign in wake of cheating scandal Col. Chris Rule and Michael Hannaford both quit the agency, sheriff’s officials confirmed Friday, amid an ongoing internal probe.

Late breaking Friday story: Hillsborough sheriff’s colonels resign in wake of cheating scandal www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...

Hillsborough sheriff’s investigations spur questions of equal treatment A spokesperson said the cases of former Chief Deputy Anthony Collins and the two colonels are “not comparable.”

Hillsborough sheriff’s investigations spur questions of equal treatment www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...

Tampa seeks to take guns from ex-city candidate Elvis Piggott after arrest City lawyers filed for a risk protection order after Piggott was accused of pulling a gun at a campaign forum.

Tampa seeks to take guns from ex-city candidate Elvis Piggott after arrest www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2...

State to execute Plant City’s ‘Deacon of Death’ for murders of 2 women Samuel Lee Smithers’ planned execution Tuesday would be the 14th in Florida this year — a record for the state.

State to execute Plant City’s ‘Deacon of Death’ for murders of 2 women www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

Man who killed mother, 4-year-old should die, Tampa jury says The same jury convicted Angel Cuz Choc this week in the vicious murders that occurred in 2024 in east Hillsborough County.

A Tampa jury this afternoon recommended by a 10-2 vote that Angel Cuz Choc should die for the murders of his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter. As he listened to a reading of the decision, the defendant began to wail. www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

Jury returns guilty verdict after man denies memory of Hillsborough stabbings Angel Cuz Choc testified Tuesday that an “evil spirit” took hold before his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter were killed.

Updated: Jury returns guilty verdict as man denies memory of Hillsborough stabbings www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

Man denies memory of Hillsborough stabbings as jury weighs murder case Angel Cuz Choc testified Tuesday that an “evil spirit” took hold before his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter were killed.

Man denies memory of Hillsborough stabbings as jury weighs murder case www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

Hillsborough sheriff leaders under scrutiny amid growing cheating scandal Two colonels face internal probe and a captain resigned over ties to man involved in academic cheating claim that felled ex-chief deputy.

Hillsborough sheriff leaders under scrutiny amid growing cheating scandal www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...

Death penalty trial opens in east Hillsborough stabbings of mother, girl Angel Cuz Choc is accused in the brutal stabbings of his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter in Dover.

Death penalty trial opens in east Hillsborough stabbings of mother, girl www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

Federal judge dismisses half of the charges against Tim Burke U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle ruled that the law used to indict the Tampa media figure violates the First Amendment.

Federal judge dismisses half of the charges against Tim Burke www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

Tampa jury finds 5 men guilty in murder of 4-year-old Suni Bell The 2021 drive-by shooting shook the city and culminated in a complex criminal trial.

Tampa jury finds 5 men guilty in murder of 4-year-old Sunny Bell www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

Steven Lorenzo seeks to end death penalty appeals in Tampa murders Lawyers representing Lorenzo questioned his mental competency as he insisted he wants to be executed.

Steven Lorenzo seeks to end death penalty appeals in Tampa murders www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

Tampa jury weighs case against 5 men in killing of 4-year-old Suni Bell The 2021 drive-by shooting shook Tampa and culminated in a complex criminal trial.

Tampa jury weighs case against 5 men in killing of 4-year-old Suni Bell www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

DeSantis orders execution of Plant City man known as ‘Deacon of Death’ Samuel Lee Smithers was sentenced to death for the 1996 murders of two women at an east Hillsborough County home.

DeSantis orders execution of Plant City man known as 'Deacon of Death' www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...

Florida to execute Polk man whose lawyers say he’s mentally disabled Evidence suggests David Pittman has lifelong intellectual disabilities, which lawyers say should bar him from the death penalty.

Florida to execute Polk man whose lawyers say he’s mentally disabled www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2...