A 12-foot-long Burmese python was captured over the weekend in Port Tampa by police and firefighters, who gingerly guided the reptile into a city-issued garbage can as spectators watched. ...more

December 8, 2009

A 12-foot-long Burmese python was captured over the weekend in South Tampa by police and firefighters who gingerly guided the reptile into a city-issued garbage can as spectators watched. ...more

December 7, 2009

Two campaign videos Pam Bondi posted on the internet Wednesday just after she filed to run for attorney general are drawing fire from her Republican primary opponents. ...more

December 4, 2009

Brad Marcel doesn't have a car. Instead, the University of South Florida junior chooses to ride his bike wherever he needs to go. He tries to ride on side streets and through neighborhoods to avoid traffic, and he said that up until now it's worked out pretty well. ...more

December 3, 2009

Those considering opening their hearts and wallets during this holiday season are advised to do a background check before donating to charities. ...more

December 3, 2009

The family of a middle school student plans to sue the Hillsborough County school district, saying the boy suffered personal and psychological injuries from having a sexual relationship with his teacher, Stephanie Ragusa. ...more

November 17, 2009

The family of a middle school student plans to sue the Hillsborough County school board, saying the boy suffered personal and psychological injuries from having a sexual relationship with his teacher, Stephanie Ragusa. ...more

November 16, 2009

An area day care center was recently recognized for going above and beyond in its work with the community's children. ...more

November 4, 2009

A Fort Lauderdale man only needs to sign a few legal papers to start receiving $179,000 from the state and become the first wrongfully convicted person compensated under a new Florida law. ...more

November 2, 2009

A wrongfully convicted man set to receive $179,000 from the state says he won't sign the compensation documents. ...more

November 1, 2009