A Bradenton man punched and choked a sheriff's dog this morning, Manatee County deputies said. ...more

April 1, 2009

Inmates are being kept in stitches through a sewing program the Pasco Sheriff's Office has started. The program teaches prisoners a vocational skill while cutting costs at the jails by patching mattresses and other items, according to a press release today from Tim Couet, a spokesman for the Sheriff's Office. ...more

March 5, 2009

It's painted blue and white, but Tampa police say their new helicopter is fuel-efficient green. ...more

December 5, 2008

TAMPA Officers will take to the skies this morning in a more fuel-efficient helicopter that costs the Tampa Police Department $100 less an hour to operate than its old helicopter, officials said. Police will unveil the Bell 206 Long Ranger 4 at the department's hangar at 10 a.m. ...more

December 5, 2008

General Electric's aviation unit is looking to expand operations in Pinellas County, a move that could bring new jobs to the area. ...more

September 6, 2008

Shares of General Electric Co. briefly fell to their lowest point in more than four years Monday when an analyst downgraded the company's stock and predicted a challenging environment for its business operations. ...more

June 17, 2008

TAMPA - A Pinellas County man who escaped from police custody Thursday has been recaptured, Pinellas Park police say. ...more

May 2, 2008

An escaped prisoner attacked a Lecanto homeowner with a hammer this morning, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office. ...more

January 13, 2008