June 1, 2020 By Tiffany Razzano TAMPA – After a weekend of protests in Tampa, Mayor Jane Castor announced the extension of a citywide curfew at a Monday morning press conference. The curfew applies to all individuals and businesses, with few exceptions, and will be…
Read More Overnight Curfew Extended in Tampa, 21 Arrested During Sunday ProtestsCategory: News
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Raw Video From Saturdays Protest at USF Fowler
June 1, 2020 Warning, these videos below contain explicit language. These are raw videos from the protests Saturday.
Read More Raw Video From Saturdays Protest at USF FowlerTampa PD, Issued a 3-Minute Warning
May 31, 2020 By: Staff Report TAMPA: Tampa Police Department issued a audio warning to protesters downtown tonight. The audio, played on loudspeakers, says, ” You are engaging in illegal activity you are ordered to immediately disperse and exit the area. If you do not…
Read More Tampa PD, Issued a 3-Minute WarningVideo Shows the Tear Gas Used on Protesters In Tampa Today *Explicit Language
May 31, 2020 By: Staff Report TAMPA- Twitter user @KDagrin posted a video of the police action against protesters downtown Tampa today. There is explicit language in this video. We was cool, no riots, no looting, but Tampa law enforcement escalated shit 10 mins into…
Read More Video Shows the Tear Gas Used on Protesters In Tampa Today *Explicit LanguageI-275 South, at I-4. All lanes Blocked- Police Activity
May 31, 2020 By: News Alert 8PM Police activity in Hillsborough County on I-275 South, at I-4. All lanes blocked. Please avoid this area if at all possible. Updated: Police activity in Hillsborough County on I-275 South, at I-4. All lanes blocked. Last updated at…
Read More I-275 South, at I-4. All lanes Blocked- Police ActivityCurfew in Effect, Protesters Still Out in Full Strength, National Guard Activated in Tampa
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 TampaUpdate-Westfield Mall in Brandon
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 BrandonReports Of Tear Gas At Lakeland Protest, Civilians Hit By Car
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 CarJust In- Governor Desantis Activates National Guard in Tampa
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 TampaWestfield Brandon Mall Closed, Police Blocking all Entrances-Tampa Curfew In Effect
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