Tony Marrero is a staff writer at the Tampa Bay Times. He focuses on themes related to security and law enforcement, private security, and crime and justice, with particular attention to topics such as security equipment, surveillance technologies, and white-collar crime. His work has been featured in various publications, including the Hastings Tribune Newspaper, Miami Herald, and Yahoo News.
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Tony Marrero's coverage predominantly focuses on local crime and breaking news in the Tampa Bay area, with an emphasis on evolving stories and breaking news. He is likely to be interested in pitches related to ongoing criminal investigations, law enforcement activities, legal proceedings in the Tampa Bay Area, as well as traffic accidents.
Given his focus on local crime and evolving stories, he may be receptive to pitches involving exclusive interviews or insights from relevant authorities such as law enforcement officials or legal experts. Additionally, providing updates on ongoing cases or significant developments within the region could also capture his attention.
As Tony's geographic focus is primarily local (United States - Florida - Tampa), it would be beneficial for pitches to have a direct relevance to this specific area.
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The shooter told investigators he shot an armed man who opened his car door early Sunday, police said.
The incident happened Monday afternoon on Brisk Drive in Wesley Chapel. By A person was killed Monday when a tree fell onto a house in Pasco County, deputies said.
One man was critically injured and another man was taken to a hospital as a precaution after the two incidents in the Dade City area, officials said.
By: Tony Marrero
Roosevelt Harmon, 30, faces a murder charge in connection to the shooting death of KeVondre Thomas, 29.
By: Tony Marrero
Stephen K. Halford already faces several charges after police determined he stole at least $674,000 from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church & School in South Tampa.
Troopers were diverting all southbound traffic onto State Road 54 Friday morning. By
The shooting happened about 10:15 p.m. on 132nd Avenue, deputies said. By Tony Marrero is the criminal justice and breaking news reporter.
A man fatally shot his father and then himself at a Largo home Thursday, deputies said. Deputies responded about 10:15 p.m. to a shooting call at the home
The shooting happened just after midnight Monday at the 45 Sports Bar and Lounge on Cleveland Street, police said.
Jermaine Ivery, 28, is accused of fatally shooting 27-year-old Delvin Jaquez Ford at the Hole in Da Wall club in 2025.
