A Land O' Lakes man was arrested late Friday after he scammed a local department store out of more than $450 in merchandise, Pasco sheriff's deputies said. ...more

September 20, 2008

Aletha Karalus, 48, and David Richardson Jr., 27, both of Oldsmar, have been charged in a string of wallet and purse thefts at Westfield Countryside mall, according to the Clearwater Police Department. ...more

September 10, 2008

About 300 new public school teachers were greeted with gift bags, food and other goodies by the Ruskin and Riverview chambers of commerce Thursday morning. ...more

August 20, 2008

Organizers are expecting bigger and better results from this year's "Stuff the Bus" event. ...more

August 6, 2008

Organizers are expecting bigger and better results from this year's "Stuff the Bus" event. ...more

August 6, 2008

Editor's Note: This is the first in an occasional series about how Brandon area residents and businesses are coping with inflation, high gas prices and other effects of the nation's troubled economy. ...more

July 23, 2008

This month, Cesar Manuel-Reina Verdecia went shopping at a Publix, police say, where he tried to purchase two gift cards for $600. ...more

July 20, 2008

Earlier this month, Cesar Maneul-Reina Verdecia went shopping at a Publix, police say, where he tried to purchase two gift cards for $600. ...more

July 19, 2008

St. Joseph's Children's Hospital is seeking donations of new toys to be used in a special "Christmas in July" event July 25. ...more

July 16, 2008

Tail wagging treats have come to downtown New Port Richey. Doggie Cakes, a dog bakery and boutique, is the latest addition to the historic downtown district. It offers high-quality, homemade treats for dogs. ...more

July 7, 2008