A detention deputy at the Pinellas County Jail has been suspended for 15 days after he arced an electronic control weapon near the head of an inmate who was sleeping, and then misrepresented what he had done, according to a Pinellas sheriff's memo released this morning. ...more

November 5, 2008

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, 31; Julian McMahon, 40; Maureen McGovern, 59; Betty Thomas, 60 ...more

July 27, 2008

A nurse at the Zephyrhills Correctional Institution was arrested early this morning on charges of armed trafficking in cocaine, trafficking in cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia, Tampa police say. Oberdella Melvin, 46, was arrested at 12:25 a.m. A search warrant was executed at her home, 1105 Facet View Way in Valrico. ...more

July 23, 2008

Though summer is on the horizon and the temperature has been steadily climbing, students at Apollo Beach Elementary School were not quite ready to put hockey season behind them. ...more

May 3, 2008

Today's Birthday (02/14/08) Get the place you've always wanted this year. Fix it up in style. Develop a nurturing environment. If you're already on this path, do more, happily. ...more

February 17, 2008

Today's Birthday (11/29/07). This year, think of absolutely everything that could go wrong. You'll increase your effectiveness enormously. Life will provide reminders. ...more

December 2, 2007

Today's Birthday (11/23/07). This year, you could work harder than you ever have before. You won't make a fortune, either, but it's sure good for your character and your physique. ...more

November 25, 2007

For men's and women's college basketball teams, the journey begins this weekend. Some programs will stage the traditional 'Midnight Madness' showcases tonight. Others will open with lower-profile practice sessions on Saturday. ...more

October 12, 2007