ST. PETERSBURG — One day after police complained of no civilian witnesses in the police shooting of 17-year-old Javon Dawson, a black activist group says it knows of some, but they will talk to authorities only with a lawyer present. At a press conference today, Omali Yeshitela, leader of the International People's Democratic Uhuru Movement, said the witnesses, who he described as children, were traumatized by the event. ...more

June 12, 2008

A Hillsborough County Circuit Court judge granted former "American Idol" finalist Jessica Sierra a travel permit for up to 45 days so she can get treatment in California, but he also scolded her and ordered her to clam up around the media. ...more

January 10, 2008

Design work is under way for pipelines that will provide a safe source of drinking water to residents on rural Buster Bean Drive. ...more

December 10, 2007

William Naiden William Naiden, 52, suffers from schizoaffective disorder. He left New Hampshire two years ago in pursuit of warm weather. ...more

November 2, 2007