Four Hillsborough County men were indicted today on a federal charge related to using a telephone to set up a murder. ...more

December 19, 2008

Video visitation for inmates at the Pinellas County Jail is nothing new. What is new, though, is how this service will be provided in the next few weeks. In addition to the 52 booths set up for visits near the jail on 49th Street, the Sheriff's Office has purchased an old bus from the Jacksonville area. The vehicle is equipped with 5 laptop computers capable of video conferencing between the jail and family and friends who can now see and hear them from a remote location. ...more

December 19, 2008

The following people were booked Tuesday, Dec. 16 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

December 18, 2008

An eighth-grade student who police said brought a gun to school in his book bag was arrested Monday afternoon. ...more

December 16, 2008

A 15-year-old boy brought a .45-caliber handgun to Hillsborough High School today in an attempt to sell it, police say. ...more

December 15, 2008

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continued to struggle away from home Sunday, dropping a 13-10 decision to the Falcons in overtime at the Georgia Dome. ...more

December 14, 2008

Four people tried to sell 5,000 Ecstasy pills Friday for $25,000, Tampa police say. ...more

December 12, 2008

Sarasota deputies have arrested a man they say raped a 15-year-old girl at gunpoint this month. Marcoust Dula, 36, was arrested Wednesday night in Sarasota and is charged with sexual battery of a child, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, grand theft and kidnapping. ...more

December 11, 2008

Three bouncers tried selling about a kilogram of cocaine to investigators for $20,000, Hillsborough County deputies say. They were in possession of two loaded semi-automatic pistols when they were arrested about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at 223 9th St. N.E. in Ruskin, according to a criminal arrest affidavit. ...more

December 11, 2008

TAMPA – Phillip Ely threw for two touchdowns and the Plant High football team survived a late rally Friday night to upset Armwood, 17-14, in the Class 4A-Region 3 Final at Dad's Stadium. ...more

December 5, 2008