Clearwater police are looking for a tattooed gunman they say robbed a Michael's arts and crafts store on Saturday ...more

March 17, 2009

A woman who works in the security business and a teenager are accused of snatching a donations bucket from a man who was collecting money for charity. ...more

March 17, 2009

- Cornell Harris Jr. and Robert B. Cummings Jr. were childhood friends who sometimes worked out together at a local boxing club. ...more

March 14, 2009

CRIME TRACKER This crime index is published in an effort to help residents keep track of crime in their neighborhood and to promote public safety. Below is a listing of crimes handled by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office between March 1-7 arranged by ZIP code. These are crimes that have been investigated by deputies and don't reflect unfounded calls for service. ...more

March 14, 2009

A teenager who pleaded guilty to mugging a blind man was sentenced today to five years in prison and five years of probation. ...more

March 11, 2009

A 25-year-old Tampa man forced his way inside a home and pistol-whipped a woman inside, Tampa police say. ...more

March 11, 2009

A Spring Hill man incarcerated at the local jail was charged with attempted escape after deputies discovered concrete blocks chiseled away inside his cell, authorities said. ...more

March 11, 2009

CRIME REPORT This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported Feb. 19 to 25 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-0455. ...more

March 11, 2009

Four men armed with what appeared to be rifles entered a Bradenton bank and demanded money this morning, deputies say. ...more

March 9, 2009

A Winter Haven man was spared the death penalty today for his role in the 2006 slaying of a Polk County drug dealer. ...more

March 5, 2009