A five-day effort by law enforcement to target fugitive aliens has resulted in 110 arrests, including 11 in Tampa. The operation was organized by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, and was aimed at illegal immigrants who ignored orders to leave the country. Of the 110 arrested, 81 fell under that category; the remaining 29 had other immigration violations. ...more

December 23, 2008

Clearwater police say they arrested a 37-year-old man when he returned to a car he abandoned when a mother caught him having sex with her teenage daughter. ...more

December 19, 2008

Detectives with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office do not think a Clearwater house fire is suspicious, but the investigation is continuing. The fire started in the living room and kitchen area of the home at 1215 Palm St. about 10:40 p.m. Monday, detectives said. ...more

December 16, 2008

Clearwater police said a "love triangle" led to a man being fatally stabbed this morning. Officers responding to a 911 call found Johnny Johnson, 36, of Tampa, critically injured at his girlfriend's house, 1356 Fairmount St., Clearwater. ...more

December 15, 2008

A man who crashed a sport utility vehicle into a Clearwater police cruiser before leading police on a chase eventually was found hiding behind a big-screen TV, police say. ...more

December 9, 2008

Police continue to receive reports of armed robberies that apparently targeted Hispanic men, even though arrests have been made. ...more

December 4, 2008

Remember Eric With A Smile Thank you to our family and friends for your love and support during this difficult time. To all of you who touched us in so many ways from prayers to food to just a simple "hug" or "I am there for you." Please continue to pray for us in the coming days and months, as we deal with our loss. ...more

December 4, 2008

A 27-year old Clearwater man was arrested Wednesday morning shortly after his girlfriend died from injuries she suffered in a beating Tuesday night, Clearwater police said. ...more

November 27, 2008

A 27-year old Clearwater man was booked into the Pinellas County Jail this morning shortly after his live-in girlfriend died from injuries she suffered in a beating Tuesday night, Clearwater police said. ...more

November 26, 2008

Clearwater police have released a description of a man suspected in Wednesday's slaying of cabdriver Jack Lagrand. ...more

September 20, 2008