Tony Marrero

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Articles

Pinellas doctor accused of killing attorney to get court-appointed lawyer

1 week ago | tampabay.com | Tony Marrero

A Pinellas plastic surgeon who could face the death penalty if convicted of the murder of a Largo attorney will likely wind up with a court-appointed lawyer to defend him at trial. Tomasz Kosowski, 46, told a judge during a brief status hearing Wednesday that he still had not hired an attorney nearly a month after his defense team withdrew from the case. “No one’s willing to help,” Kosowski told Judge Joseph Bulone.
St. Pete crash that killed 2 caused by speeding tow truck driver on phone, cops say

1 week ago | tampabay.com | Chris Tisch |Tony Marrero

A tow truck driver has been arrested on vehicular homicide charges in connection with an October crash in St. Petersburg that killed two adults and seriously injured a 9-year-old boy. George Phillip Aponte, 45, of Clearwater, was arrested Tuesday in connection with the crash, which occurred on Oct. 15 on 5th Avenue South near 20th Street South. An arrest affidavit says Aponte was driving 60 mph in a 35-mph zone while talking on his cell phone as he drove west on 5th Avenue South that afternoon.
Ex-Tampa police sergeant gets 111 years in prison for child porn

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Tony Marrero

A judge Friday sentenced a former Tampa police sergeant who once led the city’s sex crimes squad to more than 100 years in prison for possessing child pornography. Circuit Judge Robin Fuson sentenced Paul Leo Mumford to nearly 112 years, a term that was at the bottom of state sentencing guidelines but still is effectively a life sentence for the 64-year-old former cop.
Ex-Tampa police sergeant gets 111 years in prison for child porn

3 weeks ago | tampabay.com | Tony Marrero

A judge Friday sentenced a former Tampa police sergeant who once led the city’s sex crimes squad to more than 100 years in prison for possessing child pornography. Circuit Judge Robin Fuson sentenced Paul Leo Mumford to nearly 112 years, a term that was at the bottom of state sentencing guidelines but still is effectively a life sentence for the 64-year-old former cop.
Hidden fire leads to 3-alarm blaze at Fla. shopping center

3 weeks ago | firerescue1.com | Tony Marrero

By Tony MarreroTampa Bay TimesST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — Firefighters battled a 3-alarm blaze at a St. Pete Beach shopping center on Tuesday. Crews were called about 2:45 p.m. to 4685 Gulf Blvd., which is the CVS store in the Dolphin Village shopping center, according to Pinellas County’s active 911 call page. The page showed more than 40 units responded to the fire Tuesday afternoon.
Crews battle fire at St. Pete Beach shopping center

3 weeks ago | tampabay.com | Tony Marrero

Firefighters were battling a blaze at a St. Pete Beach shopping center Tuesday afternoon. Crews were called about 2:45 p.m. to 4685 Gulf Blvd., which is the listed address for the CVS store in the Dolphin Village shopping center, according to Pinellas County’s active 911 call page. The page showed more than 40 units responded to the fire. Pinellas deputies were at the scene assisting St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue crews, a spokesperson for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.
Crews battle fire at St. Pete Beach shopping center

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Tony Marrero

Firefighters were battling a 3-alarm blaze at a St. Pete Beach shopping center Tuesday afternoon. Crews were called about 2:45 p.m. to 4685 Gulf Blvd., which is the listed address for the CVS store in the Dolphin Village shopping center, according to Pinellas County’s active 911 call page. The page showed more than 40 units responded to the fire. Pinellas deputies were at the scene assisting St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue crews, a spokesperson for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.
Clearwater Ferry passenger injured in crash sues Jeff Knight

3 weeks ago | tbnweekly.com | Tony Marrero

A Clearwater Ferry passenger who was injured when another boat crashed into the back of it has filed a lawsuit against the Pinellas County man who said he was at the wheel. Passenger Nicole Makelele was injured when Jeff Knight crashed a 37-foot powerboat into the Maddie’s Crossing ferry near the Clearwater Memorial Causeway on April 27, according to the lawsuit filed Monday in Pinellas County.
Pinellas doctor accused of killing attorney still searching for new lawyer

4 weeks ago | tampabay.com | Tony Marrero

Ten days before his trial on a charge that could get him the death penalty was scheduled to begin, a Pinellas plastic surgeon accused of murdering an attorney still didn’t have a lawyer. During a hearing Friday, a judge decided to give Tomasz Kosowski a little more time to get one, then set for Wednesday a hearing to decide if his trial would begin on May 19 as planned.
Clearwater Ferry passenger injured in crash sues man who was driving powerboat

1 month ago | gazettextra.com | Tony Marrero

TAMPA, Fla. - A Clearwater Ferry passenger who was injured when another boat crashed into the back of it has filed a lawsuit against the Pinellas County man who said he was at the wheel. Passenger Nicole Makelele was injured when Jeff Knight crashed a 37-foot powerboat into the Maddie's Crossing ferry near the Clearwater Memorial Causeway on April 27, according to the lawsuit filed Monday in Pinellas County. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.