Many accused of murder have difficulty keeping their mouths shut. Count Steve Cruz among them, a Pasco County jury was told. ...more

February 23, 2010

What are the responsibilities of dog owners in Highlands County? According to the law, all dogs are required to be on a leash when in public. That's exactly what my wife was doing. She had our puppy on a leash within 5 feet of our home. He was viciously attacked by two dogs. The first dog grabbed him by the throat and shoulder, tearing him completely free of his collar and leash. The first dog ran with him in his mouth, killing him instantly as my dog was never able to even mutter a sound. The other dog just followed him. This attack occurred on Dec. 14, 2009. Bandit was a Yorkie and only 2 years old at the time. ...more

January 13, 2010

Excerpts from a recent editorial in a newspaper in the United States: The Boston Globe, on the Christmas terrorism attempt: ...more

January 5, 2010

Police are looking for a man they say stabbed another man outside a bar early this morning following an argument inside the bar. ...more

December 24, 2009

Suspect burst through the front door and broke victim's nose, deputies say ...more

November 19, 2009

A visiting Greek Orthodox priest who was the victim of a tire iron attack in Tampa two days ago was back at work Wednesday, officiating over a funeral at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral. ...more

November 12, 2009

After the brutal attack and a dramatic rescue in a Hillsborough County jail last week, a lot of people are questioning the wisdom of putting a lone deputy in a jail pod with dozens of inmates. ...more

November 11, 2009

Tasha Johnson and Markeith Brown exchanged vows. And the wedding party exchanged blows. ...more

November 10, 2009

A Delray Beach man who went to grab his Bible from his car was robbed at gunpoint. ...more

November 8, 2009

A man was stabbed in the chest on Monday night during an altercation in which he fired shots at his assailant, Tarpon Springs police said. The stab wounds inflicted on George Pattri, 49, were described as life-threatening, said Lt. Barbara Templeton of the Tarpon Springs Police Department. The man who reportedly assaulted him has not been identified. ...more

September 29, 2009