James Cregger's attempt to explain away a sexual battery charge with a conspiracy theory failed. ...more

October 29, 2009

For the second time in a year, county commissioners tabled plans to build a new $18.6 million judicial center, opting to wait until the economy improves. ...more

October 28, 2009

Florida's public insurance company reversed course this week and said it will cover a couple's Gulf Coast retirement home, after previously telling the homeowners their policy wouldn't be renewed because of the home's tainted drywall from China. ...more

October 24, 2009

Over the objections of prosecutors, a judge agreed Friday that some of Jasmine Bedwell's past can be brought up in the trial of her former boyfriend, charged with killing her 3-month-old son and throwing the infant out of a moving car. ...more

October 24, 2009

Over the objections of prosecutors, a judge agreed Friday that some of Jasmine Bedwell's past can be brought up in the trial of her former boyfriend, Richard McTear, who's charged with killing her 3-month-old son and throwing the infant out of a moving car. But, Hillsborough County Circuit Court Judge Gregory Holder said it's very early in this case and his ruling could change. ...more

October 23, 2009

The 43-year-old nurse's aide was in the front row as prosecutors made their final arguments against the man accused of raping her on Aug. 18, 2007. ...more

June 19, 2009

The sentencing date for Joshua Altersberger is June 15 at 10 a.m. ...more

May 22, 2009

Attorneys on both sides will return to Judge J. Michael Hunter's courtroom May 22 for the conclusion of the Spencer hearing for Joshua Lee Altersberger. ...more

May 9, 2009

County commissioners have tabled plans to build a multi-million judicial center but have earmarked $18.6 million for the project. ...more

April 2, 2009

A justice of the peace who gave parents of school-dodging kids the option of paddling their children in court or paying a fine has gotten a warning from the state panel that oversees judicial conduct. ...more

April 1, 2009