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Terrorist criminals

It's interesting that with so much in common we can have such diverse opinions about how things should be handled. ...more

November 21, 2009

Amendment issues

Sometimes when reading the newspaper one comes across comments so outrageous and off the mark that a retort is necessary. On July 13 a writer stated in a Letter to the Editor that "the NRA is a lobbying organization dedicated to putting more guns in the hands of criminals." The writer then rambles on about the NRA advancing its "radical program" and having "access to our libraries." ...more

July 17, 2009

3 suspects held in death of Fla. couple

Officials in the Florida Panhandle said late Sunday they were preparing to charge a suspect with open murder in the slaying of a wealthy Florida couple known for adopting children with developmental disabilities. ...more

July 12, 2009

Brazen theft strips mall store of 98 bras

It's a secret even Victoria doesn't know: Who stole nearly 100 bras from a Victoria's Secret store in Bradenton on a recent shopping day? ...more

July 8, 2009

98 bras worth $4,200 taken in Victoria's Secret theft in Manatee

Nearly 100 bras were stolen from a Victoria's Secret in Bradenton on Thursday afternoon. Someone took 98 bras – worth about $4,200 combined – from the store at DeSoto Square mall, Manatee County deputies say. The theft occurred between 5 and 9 p.m., but no one was seen committing the offense. ...more

July 7, 2009

Deputies: Thief left phone at Wimauma crime scene

When committing a home invasion, criminals usually find it's good not to leave behind evidence that law enforcement can use against you. ...more

May 22, 2009

Facial recognition technology leads to arrest in bank robbery

Using a vast database that contains more than six million images of criminals, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office today helped south Florida detectives arrest a man wanted in connection to a bank robbery. ...more

May 7, 2009

Things Not Seen In North Dakota

We don't see looting. We don't see street violence. We don't see people sitting on their rooftops waiting for the government to come and save them. ...more

April 4, 2009

Operation Rounds Up 122 Wanted On Warrants

TAMPA Operation Spring Cleaning, a two-day law-enforcement roundup of known felons and other criminals, ended today with a total of 122 arrests, police said. ...more

March 28, 2009