
'It's a loss for everyone': Mosquito control community mourns loss of Manatee County pilot
By Marcus Chen
WFLA NBC Tampa Bay
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A Hillsborough County judge sentenced a Tampa teenager to 55 years in prison for killing another boy two years ago.Hillsborough County court sentencingJahmir Moore was 15 years old when he shot and killed Jevario Buie, 14, according to investigators. Moore, now 17, must serve at least 25 years behind bars before he has the opportunity to be released. The judge cited Moore's age as a reason for not imposing a life sentence.Tampa murder investigation timelineSurveillance video from 2024 showed Moore and Buie walking together shortly before Buie's death. Minutes later, Moore was seen without Buie. Investigators believe Moore lured Buie to the area where his body was found near railroad tracks around Busch Boulevard and Rome Avenue, then ambushed and killed him.It took police nearly a year to arrest Moore. He has denied pulling the trigger.Emotional testimony from victim's familyDuring Friday's sentencing hearing, Buie's family delivered emotional testimony and asked the judge to impose a