A 22-year-old unemployed man was arrested this morning, accused of punching and hitting a cat, and then leaving his apartment with the feline in his backpack. ...more

February 12, 2009

A handy- woman's difficult life came to an end Tuesday night when she was shot by two St. Petersburg police officers as she appeared to be on the verge of plunging a large barbecue fork into her sometimes lover. ...more

February 12, 2009

President Obama just finished his town hall meeting with the job ahead of helping the House and Senate now come to an agreement on a plan. ...more

February 10, 2009

Dear Abby: I'm a fiercely independent and headstrong woman. I have recently begun dating my childhood sweetheart, "Jess," again after 20 years. Jess is traditional and would prefer I surrender my independence and allow him to take the "man's" role. We are trying to compromise, but now another issue has come up. ...more

February 8, 2009

The body of a 54-year-old woman was found in a burning Bradenton home when fire crews were battling the blaze this morning, Manatee County deputies say. The woman's name wasn't available. ...more

February 6, 2009

Despite efforts by his girlfriend to cover for him, an Ohio man has been charged with driving-under-the-influence—manslaughter in connection with a May 5 wreck. ...more

February 4, 2009

James Seay's family vigorously defended the 18-year-old last week after his arrest in the shooting of a St. Petersburg undercover officer, but now one of his uncles is in trouble with the law, Gulfport police said. ...more

February 2, 2009

A registered sexual predator attempted to get a 12-year-old girl into his car and exposed himself to her today, Polk County deputies say. ...more

January 30, 2009

A 37-year-old man suffered a fatal stab wound Thursday night outside of a Bradenton day spa, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

January 29, 2009

A house fire that engulfed the home of Trent Lampkin's great-uncle not only took the elderly Anthony Stevens' life but also left Lampkin and his family homeless. ...more

January 22, 2009