Chris is a proud graduate of the University of Central Florida. He holds a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism. He is a fan of college football and all things hockey. Before getting into journalism Chris spent 2 years working for minor league hockey teams where he did television play-by-play and also served as assistant coach. He is also an award winning news photographer who has also worked as a journalist and newsroom manager for the last 10 years. Chris has worked in television, print and online news throughout his career and is passionate about telling stories that are useful to the audience. Before joining Patch, Chris was the Audience Editor for TBO.com in Tampa, Florida, where he was in charge of the online production staff and managed planning stories and coverage for the website.
Officials said Trayvon Martin's family has asked for peace as the jury deliberates George Zimmerman's fate on second-degree murder charges.
Rain chances in the South Tampa area are high over the weekend, but conditions start to clear out just in time for the workweek to start.
Rain chances in the Seminole Heights area are high over the weekend, but conditions start to clear out just in time for the workweek to start.
Rain chances in the Temple Terrace area are high over the weekend, but conditions start to clear out just in time for the workweek to start.
Rain chances in the New Tampa area are high over the weekend, but conditions start to clear out just in time for the workweek to start.
Rain chances in the Greater Brandon area are high over the weekend, but conditions start to clear out just in time for the workweek to start.
Rain chances in the Bloomingdale area are high over the weekend, but conditions start to clear out just in time for the workweek to start.
Do you think there’s a need to “appeal for the public to remain calm” in South Tampa?
Do you think there’s a need to “appeal for the public to remain calm” here in Seminole Heights?
Do you think there’s a need to “appeal for the public to remain calm” in Temple Terrace?
County Commissioners are bracing for what might be a controversial verdict.
While Sanford isn’t exactly next door to Hillsborough, Martin’s death has drawn passionate outcries from people all over the country.
Hillsborough County Commissioner Les Miller Jr. and members of the Hillsborough County Black Elected Officials organization plan to make a public appeal.
At about 5:30 a.m. on July 10, two people accosted the victim and threatened them with a knife.
Fans who lamented the closing of Ciccio's Lodge earlier this year may be getting what they wish for.
We spotted this eye-catching vehicle sitting on the lawn of MINI of Wesley Chapel on State Road 56.
This information is from the Temple Terrace Police Department Crime Map.
The month of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is recognized and practiced all around the world for 28 to 30 days every year.
The month of Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is recognized and practiced all around the world for 28 to 30 days every year.
An employee at the store said that they reopened last night, July 10.
