Midday traffic is down to a crawl as authorities clear the scene of a three-car crash at the intersection of State Road 50 and Brookridge Boulevard. ...more

March 18, 2009

A St. Petersburg police officer is recovering after he chased a suspect on foot then was dragged at least 150 feet by the apparent getaway car. ...more

March 11, 2009

A woman was treated for smoke inhalation this afternoon after flames erupted in the West Kathleen Street home she shares with her son, authorities say. ...more

March 10, 2009

I have just finished reading a letter (Beware Socialized Care, Letters, March 9) regarding an opinion on our healthcare system in Canada, and I take offense. I am a Canadian, as is my husband, and we have had quality care by the Canadian health system for more than 60 years. Between us we have had an appendectomy, gall bladder surgery, achilles tendon repair, eye surgery, two knee replacements, bowel surgery with five days in intensive care, ankle surgery and numerous other ailments not requiring hospital care. All occasions were handled promptly and excellently. ...more

March 10, 2009

Volusia County officials say two teen girls were sunbathing when they were run over by a pickup truck on the beach. ...more

March 8, 2009

No charges will be filed against a motorist who struck a man in a wheelchair crossing North Dale Mabry Highway on Friday night. ...more

March 7, 2009

St. Petersburg police officer Stephen Mathews had the day off Monday, but when he heard radio transmissions of shots fired during a drug bust gone wrong, he decided he had to help. ...more

March 4, 2009

A 20-year-old University of South Florida student was struck on campus while riding a bicycle today, police said. ...more

February 25, 2009

Deputies shot and killed a suspected drug dealer Friday morning after he fired at SWAT team members, wounding one deputy. ...more

February 21, 2009

Deputies shot and killed a suspected drug dealer Friday morning after he fired at SWAT team members, wounding one deputy. ...more

February 21, 2009