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May 31, 2020 By: Staff Report TAMPA: Mayor Jane Castor,during a press conference today, announced the curfew for the City of Tampa, starting at 7:30PM tonight until 6:00AM tomorrow. Castor said in the press conference, “The protests should end by 7:30 PM because everyone should…
Read More Curfew in Effect, Protesters Still Out in Full Strength, National Guard Activated in Tampa
May 31, 2020 By: Staff Report BRANDON- Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office are blocking all entrances to the Westfield Mall in Brandon, due to riot and looting concerns. Speaking with a deputy at 7 PM, he stated that they were expecting rioters and looters around 4PM,…
Read More Update-Westfield Mall in Brandon
May 31, 2020 By: Staff report LAKELAND- Breaking News, Reports from Twitter users of tear gas being used by police during the protest just now. There are also reports that a protester was hit by a vehicle. We will update as details unfold. Car drove…
Read More Reports Of Tear Gas At Lakeland Protest, Civilians Hit By Car
May 31, 2020 By: Staff Report TAMPA- Breaking news. Governor Desantis Activates National Guard in Tampa to assist with the prevention of rioting and looting. Reports say that 100 military personnel will be on the streets of Tampa tonight. Hillsborough County will not issue a…
Read More Just In- Governor Desantis Activates National Guard in Tampa
May 31, 2020 By: Staff Report BRANDON FL- Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office are blocking all entrances to the Westfield Mall in Brandon, due to riot and looting concerns. A mandatory notice went out to the public to immediately leave the premises and for all stores…
Read More Westfield Brandon Mall Closed, Police Blocking all Entrances-Tampa Curfew In Effect
Updated- May 31, 2020 By: Staff Report Numerous reports of stores burning on E. Fowler Ave. We have confirmation from the videos below, that Champs Sports is fully involved. Twitter user @thefreewill_ posted this video And my city is officially on fire. I don’t know…
Read More Update- Stores are Burning Near USF on East Fowler
May 30, 2020 By: Staff Report The Temple Terrace protest and march that took place Saturday afternoon were peaceful. I was there. Tonight, is a different story. According to police, looting and rioting began near the 30th Street and Fowler Ave intersection, by the Universal…
Read More Peaceful Protests Today, Violent Looting and Rioting Tonight
May 30, 2020 By: Brian Burns Hundreds of people showed up Saturday in downtown Tampa as well as Temple Terrace, to protest the murder of George Floyd that took place in Minneapolis Minnesota. We spent time this afternoon in the protest to speak with folks…
Read More Temple Terrace- USF Protest & Photo Gallery
May 30, 2020 By: Staff Report Hundred’s of people showed up Saturday in downtown Tampa as well as Temple Terrace, to protest the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis Minnesota. The protests were peaceful, unlike what has been seen in other areas around the country.…
Read More Hundred’s Protest In Downtown Tampa
May 29, 2020 By: Staff Report Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer who was arrested and charged with third-degree murder Friday, after a video surfaced showing him using a knee chokehold on George Floyd and killing him on the street. Chauvin had 17 complaints against him with…
Read More Derek Chauvin Former Minneapolis Officer Charged with Murder, Had a History of Complaints