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

When robbing six men at gunpoint, it's not a good idea to put the pistol down on a table to remove a bracelet from a victim. ...more

November 30, 2008

As it turns out, Armwood's offense isn't the only Hawks unit capable of putting up a lot of points. The defense showed Friday night it is capable of putting up big numbers, too. ...more

November 29, 2008

Clearwater police have taken a suspect into custody who had taken refuge in a room at the Comfort Inn Suites at 16598 N. U.S. 19. ...more

November 23, 2008