Officers shot and killed a pit bull this morning after it charged them and bit one, St. Pete police said. ...more

July 15, 2009

A man died after turning up with a gunshot wound in a car parked on the railroad tracks Tuesday afternoon. ...more

July 15, 2009

The Los Angeles city attorney's office is investigating how the city can legally press third parties to pick up at least some of the costs for Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Staples Center. ...more

July 9, 2009

Buckle up or pay the consequences. More than 200 motorists found that out the hard way today. Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies, out on patrol to enforce Florida's new enhanced seat belt law, wrote 203 tickets by the end of Operation Belts or El$e," Deputy Larry McKinnon said. ...more

June 30, 2009

If you're going to be sipping cocktails tonight, make sure you have a designated driver. ...more

June 26, 2009

New Port Richey police officers and Pasco sheriff's deputies will be conducting a checkpoint to find drivers under the influence of alcohol. The checkpoint will be set up in the vicinity of Congress Street and Pine Hill Road from 8 to 10 p.m. Drivers will be randomly pulled over. ...more

June 25, 2009

A carjacking victim turned the tables on his armed attackers when he gave chase in another car, Tampa police said. ...more

June 18, 2009

A man was sentenced to 40 years in prison this morning on attempted murder and other charges stemming from a July 2005 shootout with police. ...more

June 12, 2009

In my more than 30 years' experience as a school administrator from another state, I have determined the common denominator with bullying. ...more

May 23, 2009

An attorney for five Alabama police officers says they were following their training when they were caught on videotape beating an unconscious suspect. ...more

May 21, 2009