A 19-year-old Tampa sophomore attending college in North Carolina has died from what appears to be an accidental head injury, authorities say. ...more

November 19, 2008

- The man accused of kidnapping Denise Lee from her North Port home and killing her may be incompetent to stand trial, his attorney says. ...more

November 15, 2008

Player Of The Game: Jeff Garcia It's games like this that make you wonder why Bucs QB Jeff Garcia was pulled from the lineup in the first place. Yeah, we know; he was injured and out of rhythm. Well, he's sure back in form now. In his second start since regaining his starting job, Garcia looked as lively and as sharp as he ever did a year ago while driving the Bucs to the playoffs. He completed 27 of 36 throws and a touchdown this time out and seemed to have a real connection with Antonio Bryant. Garcia's 47-yard throw to Bryant on the Bucs' sixth play from scrimmage was right on the mark, and the touchdown it produced seemed to set the tone for the game. This was a game the Bucs were expected to win, and with their typically stellar defensive play and Garcia's sound play under center, they easily met expectations. ...more

October 20, 2008

A man has been charged with first-degree murder after hitting another man with a metal chair at a club early today, Tampa police said. ...more

September 27, 2008

Polk County deputies responding to a home invasion say they found more than they expected. ...more

September 1, 2008

A 22-year-old woman pleaded guilty Monday to severely beating a child two years ago and was sentenced to five years in prison and five years of probation. ...more

August 6, 2008

Woman pleads guilty and gets 10 year in prison for beating a kid in 2006 ...more

August 4, 2008

The party that preceded the fatal beating of Gregory Kennedy started small, with about a dozen Sarasota High School friends celebrating star wrestler Robert Herrera's birthday on Monday. ...more

August 1, 2008

SARASOTA COUNTY - A teenager was killed and at least two others are being investigated in connection with his death after a house party for high school students spilled out of control and erupted into a brawl. ...more

July 31, 2008

A construction worker was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital on Monday, after he suffered a head injury working at a construction site behind the Avon Park Pizza Hut restaurant. ...more

June 23, 2008