The U.S. Coast Guard rescued four fishermen this morning after their boat sank in the Gulf of Mexico about 32 miles from Clearwater, Coast Guard officials said. ...more

October 3, 2008

As of Wednesday, Treasure Island residents have to pay $100 for a library card. ...more

October 2, 2008

A Seminole man was arrested early today after he fatally stabbed another man Monday night after an argument that might have been over a woman, Pinellas sheriff's officials said. Abel Jiminez Totis, 23, of 11475 76th Ave., was charged with murder in the death of Bernabi Geron Gomez, 26, official said. ...more

September 16, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Ray Markham. ...more

September 3, 2008

The driver of a 1979 Yamaha motorcycle died in a single-vehicle crash Saturday while heading east on Bay Pines Boulevard from the Madeira Beach Causeway, Pinellas County deputies say. ...more

July 26, 2008

TARPON SPRINGS -- Late last Saturday afternoon, the Yianni Patterson Memorial Snook Tournament was being heralded as a success with bittersweet overtones. One tournament competitor, Nick Gerakios, was a cousin of the late Yianni Patterson. Patterson was a homegrown guy and avid fisherman, Gerakios said. Like Gerakios, many of the tournament's anglers took a moment or two from the day's excitement to remember their late friend. ...more

July 26, 2008

Madeira Beach city commissioners Tuesday night voted to make it unlawful to drink alcoholic beverages at or near pavilions at three city parks — Archibald Park, Kitty Stuart Park and the park at the western end of Johns Pass, the city clerk said today. ...more

July 23, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - Rescue workers pulled an 87-year-old Madeira Beach man from his submerged car this afternoon after he crashed into the water. ...more

July 12, 2008

They look like giant hot dog buns jutting into the surf. They're designed to safeguard Upham Beach from erosion and protect the coastline condos from floods and hurricanes. ...more

July 6, 2008

Verne Troyer successfully shut down the distribution of a sex video featuring the "Austin Powers" actor and a former girlfriend - for now. ...more

June 29, 2008