A five-month investigation has led to the arrest of 21 suspects and the dismantling of a theft ring that was responsible for stealing thousands of cans of powdered baby formula in six Central Florida counties, authorities said Friday. ...more

March 7, 2009

Miramar's Ronnie Holassie braved strong winds and, late in the race, rain, to capture his second Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Marathon on Sunday in Tampa. ...more

March 1, 2009

Two St. Petersburg police officers did nothing wrong when they shot and killed a woman who seemed poised to drive a barbecue fork into another woman, prosecutors have ruled. ...more

February 25, 2009

TAMPA BAY DOWNS WHAT: Thoroughbred horse racing WHERE: 11225 Race Track Road, Oldsmar ...more

February 23, 2009

Tampa Bay Downs WHAT: Thoroughbred horse racing WHERE: 11225 Race Track Road, Oldsmar ...more

February 19, 2009

Police have arrested the man they say stole a purse from a 74-year-old woman on Valentine's Day. ...more

February 15, 2009

At first, it seemed like a lucky day for the 74-year-old woman who hit the lottery and went to a Publix on Wednesday morning to claim her prize. ...more

February 14, 2009

At first, it seemed like a lucky day for the 74-year-old woman who hit the lottery and on Wednesday morning went to a Publix to claim her prize. ...more

February 13, 2009

TAMPA BAY DOWNS WHEN: Through May 3. February dates: Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday 25th. Simulcasting daily. Post time is 12:25 p.m. Gates open at 11 a.m. ...more

February 9, 2009

Nayshamish Hampton tried buying $1,200 in merchandise from Walmart using a counterfeit check, Plant City police say. ...more

February 6, 2009