In 1989, Rene Garcia Myles was 22 years old and had nothing to look forward to but a life in federal prison for cocaine and weapons convictions. ...more

August 23, 2008

An inmate's contribution to an FBI probe of prison corruption has earned him his freedom. ...more

August 22, 2008

More than 300 suspected gang members have been arrested in South Florida. ...more

August 7, 2008

A Hillsborough Circuit Court judge on Monday dismissed armed kidnapping, aggravated battery and aggravated assault charges against two suspected Latin Kings gang members. ...more

July 29, 2008

A Hillsborough Circuit Judge today dismissed armed kidnapping, aggravated battery and aggravated assault charges against two suspected Latin King gang members. Judge Daniel H. Sleet cited the refusal of the FBI to turn over information to a defense attorney for Michael Lugo and Omari Elijah Tolbert, who were scheduled to go on trial this morning. ...more

July 28, 2008

Graffiti doesn't last long in Timberlane Park. Almost as soon as a gang member finishes tagging a building, road sign or sidewalk, Carlton Lewis and other residents of the Town 'N Country neighborhood are grabbing cameras and cans of paint so they can both document and eradicate the symbols. ...more

June 27, 2008

Graffiti doesn't last long in Timberlane Park. Almost as soon as a gang member finishes tagging a building, road sign or sidewalk, Carlton Lewis and other residents of the Town 'N Country neighborhood are grabbing cameras and cans of paint so they can both document and eradicate the symbols. Lewis spoke at a news conference today in the park that was held to showcase recent efforts by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office to combat gang-related crimes. ...more

June 26, 2008

The attorneys for four men arrested in a roundup of suspected Latin Kings gang members said Tuesday that they intend to sue the three law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation. ...more

June 25, 2008

Florida is broadening its law enforcement efforts to slow down the increasing number of gangs roaming Florida streets and neighborhoods, Attorney General Bill McCollum said Tuesday. ...more

June 25, 2008

TAMPA - The attorneys for four men arrested in a roundup of suspected Latin Kings gang members said Tuesday they intend to sue the three law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation. ...more

June 24, 2008