Like unstoppable zombies, some retail stores keep crawling their way back from the dead to ask, "How can I help you today?" ...more

November 20, 2009

This is the story of a real-life resurrection at CompUSA stores in Tampa, just in time for the holidays. CircuitCity is coming back to life too. ...more

November 13, 2009

This is a partial list of service calls reported Nov. 5-11 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the department at (813) 247-8200. 33556 Avenue Avignon, Block 5000, burglary/residence, Nov. 11, 7:32 p.m. Avenue Avignon, Block 5000, burglary/residence, Nov. 5, 6:21 p.m. Calusa Trace Blvd, Block 18100, drug law violation, Nov. 5, 4:24 p.m. ...more

November 13, 2009

Lauren Hines was announced as Palma Ceia Little League's first recipient of the Good Sport Award on May 9. ...more

June 3, 2009

A 23-year-old Tampa woman is charged with felony child neglect after deputies said she left her 6-year-old son home alone while she was at work. ...more

April 8, 2009

This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported March 12-18 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. 33548 Candle Pl, Block 19100, domestic violence, Mar. 12, 11:56 a.m. County Line Rd W/Dale Mabry Hwy N, loose animal, Mar. 16, 11:14 a.m. Crooked Ln, Block 19100, disturbance, Mar. 17, 3:48 a.m. ...more

March 20, 2009

This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported Feb. 26 through March 4 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. 33548 Crystal Grove Blvd, Block 600, residential burglary, Feb. 26, 10:19 a.m. US 41 N, Block 17100, stolen vehicle, March 3, 7:15 p.m. US 41 N, Block 18800, illegal dumping, March 3, 1:23 p.m. ...more

March 6, 2009

A very powerful and emotion-filled gathering was held Wednesday at Kate Jackson Community Center. Proud homeowners who live along and contiguous to the Gasparilla Parade route told the audience in detail of the depravity, lawlessness, vulgarity and criminal activity that goes on while the colorful and popular parade passes by. It has become an anything-goes event where underage drinking, destruction of property and lewd behavior have become the norm. ...more

March 6, 2009

This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported Feb. 19-25 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. 33548 Briggett Ln/Simmons Rd, disturbance, Feb. 19, 3:09 a.m. Crystal Grove Blvd, Block 600, assault/battery, Feb. 25, 10:15 p.m. Crystal Grove Blvd, Block 600, residential burglary, Feb. 22, 9:30 p.m. ...more

February 27, 2009

This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported Feb. 12-18 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. 33556 Bristol Chase Dr, Block 11600, suspicious article, Feb. 12, 8:53 p.m. Donna Lu Dr, Block 8900, business burglary, Feb. 18, 10:23 a.m. Eaglebrook Ave, Block 6200, vehicle burglary, Feb. 13, 12:57 p.m. ...more

February 20, 2009