One of two Fort Lauderdale men arrested in a two-county law enforcement pursuit has been charged with attempted first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer, jail records show. ...more

December 19, 2008

The theft of a purse at a day care center turned into a two-county police pursuit and ended with gunfire this morning, authorities said. ...more

December 18, 2008

With a 2-year-old in his vehicle, a Clearwater man led police on a chase Wednesday evening after he attempted to buy drugs during an undercover narcotics operation, authorities say. Kevin Jefferson, 36, was charged with, among other things, child abuse and the attempted purchase of cocaine, said Elizabeth Watts, spokeswoman for Clearwater's public safety departments. ...more

December 18, 2008

Let's state the obvious: These are difficult times for the newspaper business. ...more

December 14, 2008

Justin Ryan O'Quinn threw a cordless phone at a person and tried to strike him with a pipe this morning, Hillsborough County deputies say. ...more

December 2, 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

David Christopher Sills says a Florida Department of Law Enforcement report on his shooting is filled with lies. ...more

November 20, 2008

A 43-year-old man was arrested by Pasco deputies Monday, accused of chasing a 16-year-old boy around with a machete. ...more

November 19, 2008

TAMPA After being arrested Wednesday on drug charges, Christopher Allen jumped out a police cruiser's window trying to escape, Tampa police say. He was caught after a two-block chase. About 1 a.m. Wednesday, Allen entered his father's home without permission and took cash and prescription drugs, according to an arrest affidavit. ...more

November 13, 2008

MANATEE COUNTY – A Bradenton man was arrested Tuesday after chasing three juveniles in a car and displaying a firearm on school grounds, according to a Manatee Sheriff's report. ...more

November 5, 2008