Instead of a black horse, a robber whom police nicknamed the Zorro Bandit might ride a white Buick. ...more

February 11, 2009

University of South Florida senior guard Jesus Verdejo will not play tonight against DePaul. ...more

January 20, 2009

An accused robber found himself in trouble Monday night after the intended victim fought back, smacking his head on the ground, police said. ...more

January 20, 2009

Authorities in Manatee County are searching for a mentally ill woman who left her group home in Ellenton earlier today. ...more

December 28, 2008

Quarterback Phillip Ely has heard countless stories about his father Bruce's playing days at Plant, but one stands out. ...more

December 19, 2008

A woman robbed a Bradenton bank this afternoon, Manatee County deputies say. About 4:30 p.m. , the woman entered a bank at 5305 26th St. W. and demanded money from a teller. She didn't display a weapon or a note, deputies say. ...more

September 4, 2008

'A Cautionary Tale' Regarding "A Life Shattered" by Geoff Fox, June 29: How many times have you guys been with a female companion, and a strange male made some remark about her? Usually it's a guy with a group of guys. ...more

July 13, 2008

Lakeland police are seeking a man suspected of trying to kill a police officer. According to a police report, a warrant has been issued for Sergio Alberto Crandall, 36, accusing him of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer with a deadly weapon. Police say Crandall backed into Officer Aaron Peterman's vehicle Thursday as the officer was leaving the Lakeland High School parking lot. Peterson and his police dog, Charief, were not injured. ...more

May 23, 2008

Lightning C Craig MacDonald was up for talking on Saturday and recalled taking a puck to the face in Tampa Bay's 2-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. ...more

December 23, 2007

A Lake Placid man remained in the Highlands County Jail in lieu of $100,000 bail Wednesday, charged in connection with an armed robbery at the Ridgewood Drive Shell gas station on the Sebring Parkway. ...more

October 31, 2007