Three people have been arrested this week on charges they enlisted men at a soup kitchen to cash fake checks at a store, St. Petersburg police say. The checks were made out to the soup kitchen patrons, as if they were the legitimate employees of a plumbing company, police say. ...more

March 26, 2009

The year: 1975. The assignment: pen a bicentennial-themed essay on your community. ...more

March 21, 2009

A Zephyrhills teen who had a map detailing plans to shoot up his school and access to guns was sentenced Wednesday to a lengthy probation after pleading guilty. ...more

March 5, 2009

A Zephyrhills teen with access to guns and a map detailing plans to shoot up his school was sentenced today to a lengthy probation term after pleading guilty. ...more

March 4, 2009

CRIME TRACKER This crime index is published in an effort to help residents keep track of crime in their neighborhood and to promote public safety. Below is a listing of crimes handled by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office between Jan. 18-24 arranged by ZIP code. These are crimes that have been investigated by deputies and don't reflect unfounded calls for service. ...more

January 31, 2009

USF DE George Selvie, LB Tyrone McKenzie and SS Carlton Williams were named to the media's second annual All-Big East football team. ...more

December 10, 2008

TAMPA – Cincinnati's Brian Kelly was a unanimous choice for coach of the year, while Pittsburgh running back LeSean McCoy and linebacker Scott McKillop were the offensive and defensive players of the year in the media's second annual All-Big East football team. The Bearcats, who won the league title under Kelly, dominated the team, with eight players selected. The 25-player team was selected by eight media members, each of whom covers one of the league's teams. The list was compiled by The Tampa Tribune. ...more

December 8, 2008

SCHOOL NOTES CYPRESS ELEMENTARY: Banking day will take place Monday. Tuesday is the last day of the book fair. Orff practice will be from 8:30 to 9:20 a.m. Wednesday. The chorus will practice from 8:30 to 9:20 a.m. Friday. ...more

September 8, 2008

A 16-year-old boy accused of plotting to shoot up his school had a map that detailed his plans and access to guns that would have allowed him to carry them out, the Dade City Police Department reported Thursday. ...more

August 29, 2008

A 16-year-old boy was arrested at Moore-Mickens Education Center by police Wednesday morning, accused of plotting to shoot up his school and making threats on his MySpace page. ...more

August 28, 2008