Instead of a white horse, a robber that police nicknamed the Zorro Bandit might ride in a white Buick. ...more

February 10, 2009

A thief dubbed Zorro the Bandit – because of his hat and his use of a bandana – has struck for the fifth time, St. Petersburg police say. ...more

February 9, 2009

This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported Jan. 22-28 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. 33548 Dale Mabry Hwy N, Block 18300, noise complaint, Jan. 23, 10:40 p.m. Dale Mabry Hwy N, Block 19500, vehicle burglary, Jan. 27, 5:21 p.m. Geraci Rd, Block 18000, noise complaint, Jan. 23, 11:05 p.m. ...more

January 30, 2009

Authorities today said that counterfeit Super Bowl merchandise with a retail value of $500,000 was being sold from a city flea market. ...more

January 28, 2009

An investigation beginning with the sale of less than a gram of Oxycodone and Xanax two months ago has led to the arrest of a man Temple Terrace police say got more than 1,600 Oxycodone pills from doctors. ...more

January 21, 2009

The redesigned and enlarged Palm Harbor Library is positioning itself to be a community cultural destination. Another feature of last week's reopening was the unveiling of the libraries signature sculpture. Pinellas County Cultural Affairs paid for the colorful $50,000 statuary grouping, which stands outside the library at 2330 Nebraska Ave. ...more

January 17, 2009

This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported Jan. 8-13 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. 33548 Comunidad De Avila, Block 17000, noise complaint, Jan. 8, 10:17 p.m. Crooked Ln, Block 18500, dead person, Jan. 9, 10:15 a.m. ...more

January 16, 2009

An iconic funeral home with roots going back more than 50 years met its fate today. ...more

January 12, 2009

Ronald Baumgartner stabbed someone in the back Tuesday and bit a person on the head Wednesday, Tampa police say. ...more

January 8, 2009

Events FOR THE LOVE OF TREES: Buy tree seedlings complete with care instructions for $2 and $3, and get free admission to Tampa's Museum of Science & Industry by helping plant trees, during the Society of American Foresters annual Tree Seedling Sale. The event is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at MOSI, 4801 E. Fowler Ave. Foresters will be on hand to help people choose the best seedlings for their conditions. Then head out back and help plant 112 native trees in the Back Woods preserve. To get free admission, you must sign up for planting by e-mailing Carolyn Rhodes at crhodes@mosi.org, or calling (813) 987-6303. ...more

January 4, 2009