BARTOW — A grand jury indicted on Thursday an Avon Park man arrested in the shooting death of a Lakeland man Sept. 26. ...more

October 12, 2007

As his son appeared in federal court on explosives charges, Samir Megahed struggled with the overwhelming strain of the prosecution and family problems. ...more

October 4, 2007

TAMPA - As his son appeared in federal court on explosives charges, Samir Megahed struggled with the overwhelming strain of the prosecution and family problems. "We're under big stress," the 60-year-old said in a telephone interview. Megahed said he is recovering from a heart attack he suffered ten days ago. "I am good now," he said. ...more

October 3, 2007

Attorneys weeded through more than 50 potential jurors Monday before settling on 12 jurors and one alternate to weigh the evidence in Phillup Alan Partin's murder trial. ...more

October 2, 2007

NEW PORT RICHEY - Attorneys in the first-degree murder trial of Phillup Partin have begun questioning the first panel of 40 prospective jurors. ...more

October 1, 2007

Gov. Charlie Crist appointed a new sheriff in Gulf County, filling the position that became vacant after the former sheriff became the target of a law enforcement investigation and resigned. ...more

September 14, 2007

Susan Churuti is out as Pinellas county attorney. County Administrator Steve Spratt has no room for error after controversial land deal that prompted Churuti's ouster. ...more

September 10, 2007