An accused robber found himself in trouble Monday night after the intended victim fought back, smacking his head on the ground, police said. ...more

January 20, 2009

A federal judge sentenced a man to life in prison Thursday for conspiring to distribute, and possessing with intent to distribute, 50 grams or more of crack cocaine, the U.S. Attorney's Office said today. ...more

January 16, 2009

TAMPA -- Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex for about an hour this morning, dousing the blaze before anyone was injured. Damage was estimated at about $25,000, authorities said. ...more

January 16, 2009

A 36-year-old man charged with possession of child pornography had shared and downloaded videos showing children involved in bondage and bestiality, officials said. ...more

January 13, 2009

A 48-year-old Seminole woman was struck by a car and killed Wednesday evening, Pinellas County sheriff's authorities said. ...more

January 8, 2009

A transient turned himself in today, saying he had strangled another man after the pair had spent the day drinking on New Year's Eve, the Pinellas Sheriff's Office said. ...more

January 8, 2009

She doesn't normally impose on perfect strangers, but there was something about the situation that impelled Allysa Forrest to dig deeper. ...more

January 7, 2009

A person moving into a house had left items on a stove that were ignited this morning after Progress Energy Corp. turned on the property's power, causing a fire, St. Petersburg fire officials said. The house, at 2532 Fourth Ave. S., was unoccupied at the time of the 10:20 a.m. blaze, Lt. Joel Granata of St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue said. ...more

January 2, 2009

A standoff between a homicide suspect and Pinellas County deputies has ended peacefully this morning and residents are being allowed back into their homes. ...more

January 1, 2009

Tampa police were conducting an undercover prostitution sting last night when suddenly a man pulled out a gun. ...more

December 30, 2008