A Tampa police officer who rescued a woman in Old Tampa Bay and a Hillsborough County sheriff's deputy who ended a man's bloody rampage were among 15 people honored Wednesday for heroism, the governor's office said. The Governor's Medal of Heroism was awarded this year to 10 law enforcement officers and one firefighter for their actions in the line of duty. Gov. Charlie Crist attended the Tallahassee ceremony. ...more

December 4, 2008

A Tampa police officer who rescued a woman in Old Tampa Bay and a Hillsborough County sheriff's deputy who ended a man's bloody rampage are among 15 people being honored today for heroism, the governor's office said. ...more

December 3, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist will honor a Hillsborough County sheriff's deputy for ending a gunman's rampage and saving the lives of two deputies. ...more

December 2, 2008

Regarding "Deputies Honored For Actions" (Metro, Sept. 10): The Tribune highlighted recognition received by Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies Malachi McCoy, Arturo "Art" Lence and Raymond Wilson for their actions in a horrific event on June 7. ...more

September 12, 2008

The three Hillsborough County deputies who ended a gunman's rampage in northwest Tampa in June were honored Tuesday for their efforts. ...more

September 10, 2008

Three Hillsborough County deputies who ended a gunman's rampage in northwest Tampa in June will be recognized at an awards ceremony this afternoon. Deputy Malachi McCoy, 29, will receive the Medal of Honor, the highest award bestowed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Deputies Ray Wilson and Arturo "Art" Lence will receive the Silver Cross. ...more

September 9, 2008

Deputy Malachi McCoy, who ended a gunman's rampage in northwest Tampa in June, will receive the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office's Medal of Honor at an awards ceremony in September. ...more

August 25, 2008

Deputy Malachi McCoy, who ended a gunman's rampage in northwest Tampa in June, will receive the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office's Medal of Honor at an awards ceremony in September. ...more

August 20, 2008

A week ago, Deputy Malachi McCoy was reading the Bible and came upon Psalm 28:7. He was immediately drawn to one line in the verse: "The Lord is my shield." ...more

June 10, 2008

TAMPA - A week ago, Deputy Malachi McCoy was reading the Bible and came upon Psalm 28:7. He was immediately drawn to one line in the verse: "The Lord is my shield." ...more

June 9, 2008