When gunshots rang out Tuesday afternoon at Lakeland Square Mall, Mike Shihaibar ushered customers to the rear of his store, then rushed to the front to close the metal gate. ...more

June 18, 2008

Anyone interested in learning why death penalty cases take years to resolve should take a look at the prosecution of Faunce Levon Pearce. ...more

June 14, 2008

LAKE PLACID — A 20-year-old Lake Placid woman was fortunate she wasn't at home when a Lake Placid man arrived there, reportedly on a mission to "cut her and let her blood run." Jorge Severiano-Morales, 24, of Lake Placid, was booked Monday on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony, burglary of a dwelling, structure or conveyance while armed, criminal mischief less than $200 and cruelty toward a child – an act that could result in physical or mental injury. ...more

June 4, 2008

LAKELAND - A man accused of trying to kill a police officer Thursday turned himself in to authorities tonight, Lakeland police said. ...more

May 27, 2008

SARASOTA - Allan Eva got tired of his 36-year-old son begging for money, and he finally "snapped" — blasting a shotgun as the son tried to walk away, deputies say. ...more

May 27, 2008

A week before DeAndre Wallace's 20th birthday, Circuit Judge Ronald Ficarrotta sentenced him to spend the rest of his life in prison for shooting a Hillsborough County sheriff's detective. ...more

May 9, 2008

TAMPA - A week before DeAndre Wallace's 20th birthday, Circuit Judge Ronald Ficarrotta sentenced him to spend the rest of his life in prison for shooting a Hillsborough County sheriff's detective. ...more

May 8, 2008

A police sergeant and five officers were pulled from street duty Wednesday as city officials investigated television footage showing a group of officers kicking and punching three suspects during a traffic stop. ...more

May 8, 2008

PINELLAS PARK - A 19-year-old Pinellas Park man living with his parents was arrested and charged with attempted murder this morning after he choked his 28-year-old estranged girlfriend to the point of unconsciousness, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. ...more

May 7, 2008

Deputies have arrested an 18-year-old man in the stabbing of a 16-year-old at a Bradenton school bus stop Monday. ...more

February 25, 2008