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.
Since the Republican presidential candidates will be heading our way next week, we thought you might want to follow today's happenings in South Carolina.
Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee plans to address the media at 10:30 p.m., to release details in the death of Dr. Hector Rivera and his wife, Debbie.
In honor of Small Business Saturday and Thanksgiving, Patch asks: Which local shops and services are you most thankful for?
The lanes reopened around 7:40 a.m. today
Thanks to Cheryl Stanbro for posting the event to the calendar.
Whether you're looking for something in particular or trying to unload some clutter from the house, there are a lot of options for you today.
The increase won't be as high as once thought.
The increase won't be as high as once thought.
The increase won't be as high as once thought.
Officials are studying various routes for water taxis in Tampa Bay, according to a story on TBO.com.
The event will be Saturday at the plaza at the corner of Bell Shoals Road and Bloomingdale Avenue.
Patch blogger Paul Clear offered his opinion, what do you think?
The deputy was responding to a call at the Inwood Park Apartments on Waters Ave., in Tampa.
The Florida State Fairgrounds set the state for the CNN/Tea Party Debate with a raucous crowd, passionate candidates and hot-button questions.
The Florida State Fairgrounds set the state for the CNN/Tea Party Debate with a raucous crowd, passionate candidates and hot-button questions.
The Florida State Fairgrounds set the state for the CNN/Tea Party Debate with a raucous crowd, passionate candidates and hot-button questions.
A woman traveling eastbound on Fowler Avenue was killed in the early morning crash.
Construction crews renovate the storefront in Bloomingdale Square for the new Bloomingdale Chipotle restaurant.
Two Southbound lanes of I-75 will remain closed for at least a few hours this morning.
The Temple Terrace Police Department is looking for 54-year-old Thomas A. Mann.
