Tampa police Cpl. Mark Altimari was using the ATM at a Bank of America branch at 1710 E. Fowler Ave. on Sept. 5 and found something unexpected: a skimming device used by thieves to capture ATM card access numbers. ...more

September 15, 2008

Nicollette Sheridan and Michael Bolton have ended their engagement. ...more

August 28, 2008

Police Chief Russell Barnes resigned Tuesday, a day after an internal investigation concluded he had falsified payroll records. Barnes, 55, submitted his letter of resignation less than an hour before city council members were to consider firing him, as recommended by City Manager Steve Spina. ...more

August 20, 2008

A Sebring man remained in Highlands County Jail without bond Monday after Avon Park police said he carjacked a pickup on Aug. 3, belonging to a Miami man. ...more

August 20, 2008

Now that a man accused of fathering the 8-month-old son of a 13-year-old relative is behind bars, police said they are hoping other potential victims come forward. ...more

August 15, 2008

The man accused of sexual battery and fathering a 13-year-old family member's child was going to turn himself in to authorities Wednesday night, but police said he changed his mind at the last minute. It didn't matter. ...more

August 14, 2008

In the midst of being raped, Jennifer Thompson-Cannino told herself to pay attention to details that would allow her to identify her attacker. ...more

August 10, 2008

At one time, this bright red sailboat was someone's pride and joy. A sleek 30-footer with a comfy cabin and Fiberglas hull, this vessel would be perfect for sailing Tampa Bay on a sunny day or even an overnight trip into the Gulf. ...more

August 6, 2008

Police released new information Tuesday from their investigation of the carjacking of a 1997 Dodge pickup truck belonging to a Miami man, who picked up a hitchhiker at about 11 p.m. Sunday at the Race Trac gas station. ...more

August 6, 2008

BRADENTON BEACH – A 79-year-old man fatally shot himself in the chest while sitting on a bench behind the concession stand at Coquina Beach this morning. ...more

August 5, 2008