A wanted man was struck by a U.S. marshal's vehicle as he fled from authorities this afternoon. ...more

September 2, 2009

The trial of a former Tampa police officer accused of killing his estranged wife's boyfriend was postponed today after the defendant attempted suicide. ...more

October 13, 2008

If Randy Shannon loses a card game, he's not happy. Beat him at dominoes, he'll be miserable. Take him down in checkers, it could ruin the rest of his day. ...more

August 25, 2008

Pool checkers is a winner for Arthur "Moochie" McCarr. The 65-year-old East Tampa resident is national master's champion after besting a 10-player field in Chicago at the recent 42nd annual American Pool Checkers Association tournament. ...more

August 16, 2008

Pool checkers is a winner for Arthur "Moochie" McCarr. The 65-year-old is national master's champion after besting a 10-player field in Chicago at the 42nd annual American Pool Checkers Association tournament in July. ...more

August 13, 2008

A man who held up a Burger King at breakfast today was arrested at lunchtime outside a Checkers, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

June 15, 2008

BRADENTON - Authorities are searching for four home invaders who thanked their victims after robbing them at gunpoint last night. ...more

May 31, 2008

Brianna Hooker had a moment when she just had to yawn. The River Ridge High junior spent Friday night at the prom and came home at 12:30 a.m. ...more

May 13, 2008

To prom or not to prom. For some local athletes, that is the question. ...more

May 9, 2008

Rays scouting director R.J. Harrison spent Thursday night at his home in Phoenix, and that in itself was somewhat newsworthy. ...more

May 4, 2008