Deputies say a woman found drowned on Sunday in a Hernando Beach canal is Mildred Horner, 80. ...more

August 18, 2009

Apple Inc. co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs still expects to return from his medical leave at the end of June, according to an Apple director who responded to an investor at the company's annual shareholder meeting Wednesday. ...more

February 26, 2009

Hillsborough County Animal Control officers have seized 156 rabbits, an adult cat and three kittens from a Tampa residence that had fallen into a deplorable and unsanitary state, authorities say. ...more

January 28, 2009

A Hillsborough County judge played Santa and a sheriff's deputy was the elf Saturday as more than 300 children received the benefits of the Sheriff's Office District III Toy Drive. Judge Nick Nazaretian, aka Santa, gave dolls, trucks and other toys to children at the district office at 7202 Gunn Highway. The recipients were children who have medical issues, economic challenges, or whose families have been victims of crimes. Deputy Michelle Branscomb, who has organized the toy drive for the past 13 years, also helped distribute the holiday gifts. ...more

December 21, 2008

A Hillsborough judge played Santa and a sheriff's deputy was the elf today as more than 300 children received the benefits of the Sheriff's Office District III Toy Drive. ...more

December 20, 2008

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is bringing in additional law enforcement officials to assist in their search for a missing woman who is listed as mentally challenged. ...more

December 10, 2008

Thirty dogs, many Yorkshire terriers and Chihuahuas that came out of a suspected puppy mill operation busted two weeks ago, are ready for adoption and will be available at the Hillsborough County Animal Services shelter today. ...more

November 19, 2008

Travelers at Tampa International Airport now can choose which screening lane will speed their trip: ones marked with black diamonds for experts, blue squares for casual travelers or green circles for families or those with medical issues. ...more

November 4, 2008

I write this in good faith, do you believe in the Christian way and fear God at all? Then you will realize the spiritual warfare at hand in this crucial hour, in our nations and state. This election is just that, if you do not vote Bible we are in serious trouble. This election should not be about black, white, Hispanic, etc., it should be about moral and spiritual Bible believing people coming together for mercy and blessings from God to us, not how taxes, medical issues, war, or recessions are being promised to go away on both sides, but our love for our nation to stand up and vote prolife. ...more

November 4, 2008

A 49-year-old paraplegic who uses a wheelchair is missing, St. Petersburg police said. John D. Westerfield, of 1000 Burlington Ave. N., No. 203, has been missing since Sept. 8, but the family did not report it until Sept. 16, St. Petersburg police spokesman George Kajtsa said. ...more

September 23, 2008