A 22-year-old man was extradited from North Carolina over the weekend to face charges in the sexual assault of a girl he was babysitting in St. Petersburg on Thanksgiving, according to Pinellas County court records unsealed Monday. ...more

February 26, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - A 22-year-old man was extradited from North Carolina over the weekend to face charges he sexually assaulted a girl he was babysitting in St. Petersburg on Thanksgiving, according to Pinellas court records unsealed this morning. ...more

February 25, 2008

Candis "Candy" Qachbal underestimated the pickiness of men last Valentine's Day. She made up gift baskets ahead of time, but the men who arrived at her store wanted to select each and every truffle and other goodie. ...more

February 11, 2008

PLANT CITY – Commissioners, in a unanimous vote Monday night, decided to ban distribution of candy and beads at parades. ...more

January 15, 2008

You still haven't signed the Florida Hometown Democracy petition? If you are a Florida voter, and you haven't signed it yet, please do so today and mail it in. Time is running out for us to make the 2008 ballot. ...more

January 9, 2008

A man dressed as Santa Claus was knocked unconscious by a thrown object that hit his face while he was riding on the back of a truck decorated as a sleigh. ...more

December 19, 2007

The city manager says he will call for an investigation and changes in parade rules after a child died Friday at the Plant City Christmas Parade. ...more

December 9, 2007

The MOSI Partnership School will keep its name. The Hillsborough County school board decided not to rename the elementary at the Museum of Science & Industry. The school was given the temporary name this summer before the school's fast-tracked opening. ...more

November 26, 2007

On Family On Friends On Co-Workers On Acquaintances On Flowers On Decorations ...more

November 5, 2007

It's no surprise this year's holiday shopping season is coming sooner than last year's. Chances are, your kids are getting their wish lists together, and those new items won't be left off. ...more

November 4, 2007