A routine traffic stop Sunday netted a stolen handgun after officers spotted one of the car's occupants trying to conceal the weapon under a seat, authorities said. The stop happened just before 3 p.m. Sunday at 15th Street and East Osborne Avenue, Tampa police said. ...more

July 6, 2009

Five contestants were crowned June 27 to reign at the Sparklebration festivities Saturday at the Pasco County Fairgrounds. Brianna Lupo, 17, of Lutz, was crowned Miss Sparklebration. ...more

July 1, 2009

Maria Menounos of NBC's Today Show put the spotlight on Sun City Center with a recent filming of the Vintage Babes softball team as they competed against women from Hillsborough Correctional Institution. ...more

March 25, 2009

The draft for the Summerfield Crossings Basketball League is scheduled for Feb. 21 at the Summerfield Community Center, 13011 Summerfield Blvd. ...more

February 20, 2009

Last season, the Tampa Prep girls soccer team won its district semifinal and championship games by a combined score of 16-1. This season, it was 15-0 in the two games. ...more

January 29, 2009

In the group photo for the program, Celeste Breylinger is one of the six girls in the back row. On Friday night, she was center stage after being picked by the judges as Junior Miss Highlands County. ...more

January 24, 2009

Tiesha Wimbush cut a person's head and arm today with a blade, Tampa police say. ...more

December 26, 2008

CRIME TRACKER This is a partial list of service calls reported Dec. 8-11 to the Tampa Police Department. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the department at (813) 276-3200. ...more

December 17, 2008

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October 9, 2008

The Palm Harbor Lady Hurricanes ran their overall record to 6-1 Tuesday night by overmatching Boca Ciega in straight games. ...more

September 24, 2008