Richard McTear Jr. took the stand to blame his ex-girlfriend for igniting the altercation that led to his trial on battery charges. The strategy worked. A Hillsborough County jury deliberated for about 2 1/2 hours today before acquitting McTear of attacking his ex-girlfriend, Jasmine Bedwell, and her neighbor. ...more

February 3, 2010

Jasmine Bedwell said she fell quickly and hard for Richard McTear Jr., asking him to move in weeks after meeting him. ...more

February 3, 2010

Jury selection began Monday in the battery trial of Richard McTear Jr., a case stemming from one of the arguments between him and his ex-girlfriend that authorities claim eventually led to the killing of her baby. ...more

February 2, 2010

Deputies arrested two cousins and charged them in the killing of a man who tried to resist a robbery attempt while walking his dogs. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested Christopher Rodriguez, 22, and Emanuel Rodriguez, 16, at their home at 4727 Town 'N Country Blvd. about 7 p.m. Tuesday. ...more

December 16, 2009

Heralded Florida State recruit Erik James Manuel will get his first start Saturday at Wake Forest. ...more

November 10, 2009

Over the objections of prosecutors, a judge agreed Friday that some of Jasmine Bedwell's past can be brought up in the trial of her former boyfriend, charged with killing her 3-month-old son and throwing the infant out of a moving car. ...more

October 24, 2009

Over the objections of prosecutors, a judge agreed Friday that some of Jasmine Bedwell's past can be brought up in the trial of her former boyfriend, Richard McTear, who's charged with killing her 3-month-old son and throwing the infant out of a moving car. But, Hillsborough County Circuit Court Judge Gregory Holder said it's very early in this case and his ruling could change. ...more

October 23, 2009

Students from Bible Truth Ministries Academy recently attended the monthly East Tampa Community Revitalization Partnership to talk about the partnership's December tree-lighting ceremony. ...more

January 21, 2009

Iowa used its two best weapons to rip South Carolina's defense in Thursday's Outback Bowl: ...more

January 2, 2009

Wharton scored on its first four possessions of the second half to rally past Gaither, 42-35, and capture the Class 5A-District 5 championship on Friday. ...more

November 8, 2008