Authorities arrested a man Tuesday they say broke into the same house once on Dec. 11 and again on Dec. 16. ...more

December 31, 2009

Editor's note: This letter was addressed to Edward B. Rust, chairman, State Farm Insurance Company, Bloomington, Ill., and is reprinted here at the author's request. ...more

December 29, 2009

LAND O'LAKES - Zephyrhills coach Michael Mira cheered and ran onto the field to hug his players. Following the Bulldogs' 1-0 win against 4A-8 district rival Land O'Lakes on Friday evening, one would think Mira had just clinched a state tournament berth. ...more

December 5, 2009

A man and woman were arrested on burglary charges after a set of car keys belonging to the female were allegedly found in one of the bags of stolen items. ...more

November 5, 2009

Oh, how I wish more people would write about the Heartland Idol contest. It is truly remarkable to see such talent coming from right here in our own back door. I would not be a judge if they paid me NFL money. For the most part, even the people who don't move on to the next level are good and fun to watch. Don Ewell makes a great emcee; he sure has some quick wit about him and has a way about him that can relax the contestants. You don't have time for dinner before the 6 p.m. start? Not to worry. There is some mighty fine food to be bought. Hey, another reason to come is to see the size of them hot dogs. The bratwurst, pulled pork and hamburgers are nothing to turn your nose up at, either, and then there is the smell of popcorn, as well as all kinds of other snacks. Plus, right across the street is a cold treat wagon with all kinds of cold treats, which is nice on a hot night. ...more

October 27, 2009

SATSUMA (AP) — A Cape Cod couple has been questioned in the case of a missing Florida girl who disappeared from her father's mobile home in February. ...more

September 7, 2009

Police arrested two juveniles early this morning and charged them with breaking into the home of St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker and stealing electronic equipment, including a laptop computer. Charged with the burglary of Baker's home this week were Jeffrey Fleming, 15, and Terrill Floyd, 16. ...more

August 7, 2009

A woman hiding her marijuana in the ground was seen by a deputy hiding behind a tree ...more

May 5, 2009

A wanted man described his flight from deputies as a "big game of hide and seek." ...more

May 4, 2009

Monday morning's call to 7983 Shadow Run Drive was nothing unusual for the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. The agency already had been called to the home three times in March, including the night before. ...more

March 31, 2009