Clearwater police have arrested a 25-year-old Clearwater man on charges he manufactured checks and then used them to get cash. ...more

March 10, 2009

AMERICAN THE BALLYHOO GRILL, 7604 Ehrlich Road, Tampa (Citrus Park); (813) 926-2149. The Ballyhoo serves its seafood with a Florida flair, but that's not the only reason folks keep returning to this Citrus Park eatery. Daily lunch specials and a comfortable atmosphere make the Ballyhoo Grill a popular escape for seafood and steak lovers. The restaurant is a raw bar, too, offering oysters and steamed clams. Sandwiches, salads and hearty pastas also are served. ($) ...more

November 21, 2008

The body of an elderly woman was found in Mandalay Channel this morning behind 521 Mandalay Ave., said Joelle Castelli, a city spokeswoman. ...more

October 6, 2008

CRITTER CALENDAR Bark In The Park SPCA Lakeland Downtown Alive Bark in the Park is from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday in Winter Haven. Enjoy live entertainment, vendors, wiener dog races, animal adoptions and more. Contact Karen Thompson at (863) 295-9422 or e-mail mainstreetwh@msn.com. ...more

September 18, 2008

A Largo teenager accused of trying to rundown a hotel security guard on Clearwater Beach was arrested at his home this morning, police said. ...more

August 23, 2008

CLEARWATER - Three people were arrested Tuesday, accused of taking items — including the towels — of beachgoers, Clearwater police said. ...more

August 6, 2008

CLEARWATER A woman swimming with two other people near the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort was separated from her group and apparently drowned, authorities said. ...more

July 23, 2008

A brother and sister are recovering from an attack Thursday night at Pier 60 in Clearwater. ...more

June 20, 2008

When the University of Wisconsin Badgers enter Raymond James Stadium for their fourth Outback Bowl in Tampa on Tuesday, Sarah and Rachel Elbing, granddaughters of Sun City Center residents Fred and Jeanette Kroog, will march in, too. ...more

December 29, 2007

The following Bay area restaurants will be open during the Christmas and New Year's holidays. ...more

December 19, 2007