With its imposing size, prehistoric appearance and unique barbed snout, the sawfish once was a common sight in Florida waters, often hauled to docks as a trophy catch or dispatched by fishermen when nets ensnared the toothy bill. ...more

December 31, 2008

A 62-year-old woman who was the victim of a strong-arm robbery Wednesday died Thursday at a local hospital, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

November 15, 2008

A Holiday man used an illegal gill net to catch 250 to 350 pounds of ladyfish Tuesday night, Pinellas County deputies say. ...more

November 12, 2008

Wildlife officers arrested two Bradenton men early Thursday morning on charges they were using an illegal gill net near the mouth of the Manatee River. ...more

February 15, 2008

TAMPA - Wildlife officers arrested two Bradenton men early this morning on charges they were using an illegal gill net near the mouth of the Manatee River. ...more

February 14, 2008

Authorities are looking for a fisher who strung an illegal gill net about 100 yards across the Anclote River channel, creating a navigation hazard for boaters. ...more

November 14, 2007