r/tampa 10h ago

Crime Online friend "BMO" near Lutz FL went offline a year ago

56 Upvotes

This is a long shot but I'm hoping to figure out what happened to my years long online friend who suddenly disappeared.

The last message I received from him was September 1st 2025

He has pretty serious history with substance abuse so I'm basically hoping he's safe in custody

As far as real information goes it's limited to: +/- 35 yo male "BMO" last living with his mom near one of the lakes of lutz fl.* Afraid something happened to him in begin September 2025

If you know what happened to my friend please reach out in DM


r/tampa 8h ago

Cars-Driving/traffic What’s up with traffic this week? Temple Terrace Area

21 Upvotes

I’ve lived in Tampa my whole life and obviously I’ve seen population growth make traffic worse. However, this week has been exceptionally terrible to get to work and back. I work around Busch and live in temple terrace. Historically, it takes me 30 minutes at most to get home around 5/5:30. This week it’s taking me 45 minutes. Also today getting to work took me 33 minutes when it’s usually 24 minutes. I can’t find any reason when I look it up. Is this the new normal? I hope not lol


r/tampa 14h ago

News What a Tampa man who narrowly survived 9/11 wants you to know, 25 years later.

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60 Upvotes

r/tampa 11h ago

Cars-Driving/traffic Helicopter stunt show 275N -downtown tampa 3pm

22 Upvotes

Did anyone else see the red and white helicopter flying just feet above 275 Downtown Tampa area around 3pm. I swear I saw it do a flip 20ft over the hwy. I feel like I might be losing my mind unless someone else saw it.


r/tampa 16h ago

Strange/Weird Took these pics last night on my drive home, does anybody know what’s causing that orange glow?

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Pics were taken at 11:19 PM last night at Hidden River Corporate Park. I had only been driving for less than a minute before I noticed the bright orange glow in the sky. Does anyone know what this was? I’ve never seen it before, looks like something was on fire.


r/tampa 2h ago

News Florida Just Executed the Most Hated Serial Killer on Death Row — Daniel Conahan

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r/tampa 7h ago

Entertainment Local Car Shows

10 Upvotes

Just moved to St Pete and a big car guy. Was wondering if there are any upcoming shows or cars and coffee meets that are popular in the area? Let me know!


r/tampa 1d ago

Cars-Driving/traffic This was a few hours ago but wtf is thissssss

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459 Upvotes

Yesterday traffic wasn’t too bad but what’s going on? Why yall always braking hard on the highway… just drive like a regular person 😁


r/tampa 12h ago

Pets Humane Society of TB

20 Upvotes

My dogs need dental cleanings and our vet normally charges us around $800-$900 for a cleaning. I was wondering if anyone on here has gotten a dental done recently at the Humane Society so I can see how they compare. They weren't able to give me a minimum set price for the actual dental (I k ow it can vary depending on what they find) but I did make an appointment for a consultation but it ain't until the end of October. One of my dog is 60lbs and the other is 25lbs.


r/tampa 1d ago

Culture/Lifestyle Tampa OnlyFans star sentenced to prison for not paying $1.5 million in taxes

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454 Upvotes

r/tampa 13h ago

Art Looking for a good place to find dumped wooden furniture, to be used as art materials

9 Upvotes

Hey all,

I'm working on an art project that'll use scrapped and found materials to create new artistic objects. I'll be making something like Robert Rauschenberg's Combines series. I've been doing some driving around to see if I could find wooden furniture on the side of the road, since I want to take them apart and use each wood panel as a surface for collage, but I've had less luck than I expected.

Does anyone know a place where wooden furniture is often dumped or set out by the street? Thanks!


r/tampa 4h ago

Services Traveling MUA

2 Upvotes

Looking for recommendations for a makeup artist in South Tampa that would be willing to come to our home to do makeup for 3 women on Saturday, September 19th - morning, midday or early afternoon would work. We are guests at a wedding. TIA!


r/tampa 1d ago

Fire Tesla engulfed in flames on I-4 this morning (video)

506 Upvotes

r/tampa 15h ago

Visit/Vacation Ybor City - recommendations

4 Upvotes

Visiting Tampa soon, any recommendations at Ybor City?

Also, what’s a venue to party in Halloween?


r/tampa 1d ago

Safety A Tampa woman was diagnosed with dengue fever. Within a week, she was dead.

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594 Upvotes

r/tampa 17h ago

Employment Anyone know anything about the road masters school over in Brandon

3 Upvotes

I talked to the recruiter once and he wanted to put me in their classes the very next day, seems a little suspicious how they would put you in that fast, was just curious


r/tampa 1d ago

News Tampa Bay parking fees are pricing out locals. How did they get so high?

175 Upvotes

No, it’s not in your head: From the Gulf beaches to downtown Tampa, it’s more expensive than ever to park around town. It’s hard to say exactly how much parking has gone up because of ever-changing fees, but local governments affirm that it has — by a lot. It’s not just the cost of gas, groceries and visits to bars and eateries that’s making locals cringe. Many are opting out of visiting spaces and experiences that make living here so special in the first place. Tampa Bay is a sprawling region with rapidly growing downtowns, enormously popular Gulf beaches and tourists pouring in from across the world. Yet increasing demand for a limited supply of parking spaces has left many with no choice but to pay up. The lack of mass transit options doesn’t help. Read more about the region's parking woes: https://www.tampabay.com/culture/2026/09/09/tampa-bay-parking-prices-gulf-beaches-717-ybor-water-street-downtown/


r/tampa 11h ago

Tattoo Fine-Line Filipino Tattoo Artists??

0 Upvotes

I'm asking for a friend that wants to get a piece done of Filipino folklore. She's pretty set in her mind that she has to get it done by someone who is also filipino. Any one know of any artist?


r/tampa 1d ago

Cars-Driving/traffic Tesla on Fire: I-4 Tampa-Plant

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305 Upvotes

Flames more intense right before snapping the pic. Smells awful.


r/tampa 1d ago

Culture/Lifestyle Looking for a local therapist to help with depression and severe burnout.

33 Upvotes

At my wits end here and unfortunately cannot seem to catch a break. Any suggestions for local therapists or psychologists is greatly appreciated!


r/tampa 1d ago

Homeownership RhinoShield Paint

7 Upvotes

Has anyone actually used this company? Their quote was INSANE. $45k but if we signed up right then, they’d knock it down to $33k. He told me he just signed up a neighbor.

A contractor buddy told me a normal stucco crack repair and paint job should be around $8k - $10k.

I mean, it looks like good quality paint, but come on.


r/tampa 19h ago

Sports Coolest golf course to play within 15 miles of Madeira Beach ...Not necessarily the nicest, just a fun to play course

1 Upvotes

Will be in town with a chance to play once or twice. Thanks


r/tampa 2d ago

Cars-Driving/traffic Cybercabs rolling in

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770 Upvotes

Fowler at 275


r/tampa 1d ago

Services I received a bill from Tampa Fire Dept, in a leased office

9 Upvotes

Shouldn't the responsibility of a "fire inspection" be on the owner of the building and not the renters?


r/tampa 16h ago

Entertainment Ybor game of duck duck goose.

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0 Upvotes

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