Andrea Chu

Tampa Bay

Reporter at WTSP-TV (St Petersburg, FL)

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Who is David Jolly? What we know about the Trump critic running for Florida governor

2 days ago | wtsp.com | Andrea Chu

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — David Jolly, the former Republican Congressman from Pinellas County, is officially running for Florida governor — this time as a Democrat. Jolly, a vocal critic of President Trump, left the GOP in 2018 and identified as an independent before registering as a Democrat in April.
Man sentenced to prison for motorcycle crash that killed 13-year-old boy

4 days ago | wtsp.com | Andrea Chu

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A motorcyclist convicted of hitting and killing a 13-year-old boy during a 2023 street racing crash was sentenced to prison on Monday. Carlos Fernandez was 21 years old when an illegal street race turned deadly on Jan. 29, 2023, in St. Petersburg. Now 23 years old, Fernandez was sentenced to seven years in prison followed by 13 years of probation for manslaughter and vehicular homicide.
Videos: Hail batters parts of Tampa during Monday's storms

5 days ago | wtsp.com | Andrea Chu

TAMPA, Fla. — The first week of hurricane season kicked off with strong storms bringing hail and knocking down trees in parts of Tampa on Monday morning. A severe thunderstorm warning issued around 11 a.m. for Tampa, Temple Terrace and Thonotosassa included a threat of 60-mph winds and penny-sized hail. The National Weather Service later said in a preliminary report that 1.5-inch hail was recorded in the East Lake-Orient Park area, near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Authorities say missing Riverview teen may be claiming to be 24 years old, using fake name

1 week ago | wtsp.com | Andrea Chu

RIVERVIEW, Fla. — A 16-year-old girl missing out of Riverview may be claiming to be 24 years old, according to Florida authorities. A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for Arabella Boggs. Authorities say she may be using the names Jennifer Whitehead or Tessa Montgomery. Boggs was last seen on Rose Petal Place in Riverview. She is described as being 5-foot-5 and 200 pounds with a purple mohawk and brown eyes.
High school teacher caught smoking meth in Winter Haven park: police

1 week ago | wtsp.com | Andrea Chu

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Winter Haven police officers say they caught a high school teacher smoking meth at a park while doing routine patrols on Tuesday night. Officers were doing proactive patrol to ensure no one was at the park between sunset and dawn when they spotted a parked red Toyota Prius. They reportedly approached the car to find 54-year-old Shane Olson, a world history teacher at Haines City High School.
'Deeply disturbed': Hillsborough assistant state attorney arrested on child porn charges

1 week ago | wtsp.com | Andrea Chu

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — An assistant state attorney for Hillsborough County was arrested Wednesday after he admitted to viewing child pornography showing girls as young as 6 years old, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Detectives began their investigation on July 30, 2024, after receiving information about child pornography being shared online. They identified 32-year-old William Jones as the suspect.
'Survivor' 50 features fan favorites — including 4 players from Florida

1 week ago | wtsp.com | Andrea Chu

DUNEDIN, Fla. — After months of speculation and fan theories, the cast of "Survivor" 50 has finally been announced. The reality show has captivated massive audiences for 25 years, with fans tuning in season after season to watch castaways "outwit, outplay and outlast" each other for the coveted $1 million prize. For context, more than 8.4 million viewers streamed "Survivor" on Paramount Plus during the 2023-24 season.
Florida Missing Child Alert issued for 15-year-old Land O' Lakes girl

1 week ago | wtsp.com | Andrea Chu

LAND O' LAKES, Fla. — A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for a 15-year-old Pasco County girl. Authorities say Sophia Sagieva was last seen around 4 a.m. Wednesday on Citrus Blossom Drive in Land O' Lakes. Sagieva is described as being 5-foot-4 and 110 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She may also have a nose ring on her right nostril, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The teen was last seen wearing gray shorts.
Man stabbed, killed outside Ahi Sushi in downtown St. Pete

2 weeks ago | wtsp.com | Andrea Chu

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg police are investigating after a man was stabbed to death Friday evening outside a downtown sushi restaurant. Officers responded just before 6 p.m. to 364 1st Avenue North, outside of Ahi Sushi. Police said a man was stabbed during an altercation outside the restaurant and died a short time later at the hospital. First Avenue North is closed between 3rd and 4th streets for the ongoing investigation.
Dr. Beach's top 10 list leaves out Tampa Bay area for first time in years

2 weeks ago | wtsp.com | Andrea Chu

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The best beach in the country isn't in Florida or Hawaii — at least according to Dr. Beach's 2025 list. The environmental science professor, whose real name is Dr. Stephen Leatherman, published his annual list of the top 10 beaches in the U.S. And for the first time in nearly a decade, the Tampa Bay area failed to earn a single spot.

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