Event Brief
Armed man arrested after setting fire to Tampa restaurant
Filed: Jul 08, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Hillsborough County deputies say an arson suspect was caught holding two knives inside a burning Tampa restaurant.
WHO: An arson suspect; Hillsborough County deputies
WHAT: Armed man arrested for allegedly setting fire to a restaurant
WHEN: Jul 08, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: Deputies said he was caught holding two knives inside a burning restaurant.
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