This morning, a federal judge in Tampa sentenced 28-year-old Luis Uribe Of Apollo Beach to 8 1/2 years in federal prison and five years of probation for wire fraud and identity theft for a mortgage scam. ...more

June 11, 2008

Microsoft Corp. has filed a federal lawsuit against a local branch of Computer Renaissance claiming the retailer sold pirated copies of Windows, Excel, PowerPoint and other programs on personal computers. ...more

June 10, 2008

BANKRUPTCIES Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, May 19 to 23 CHAPTER 7 ...more

May 28, 2008

The county's affordable housing department is under federal investigation, but the county won't say for what. ...more

May 20, 2008

Middle District of Florida Tampa Division CHAPTER 7 ...more

May 6, 2008

A former University of South Florida student charged with transporting explosives may not be able to find a fair jury in Tampa, his attorney says in court papers. ...more

January 24, 2008

TAMPA – A former University of South Florida student charged with transporting explosives may not be able to find a fair jury in Tampa, his attorney says in court papers. ...more

January 24, 2008

Two Kuntry Boyz gang members were each sentenced to 57 months in prison for distributing drugs to a minor and distribution of cocaine, the U.S. Attorney Middle District of Florida said. ...more

January 23, 2008

TAMPA A 37-year-old man posing as a landlord pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing more than $40,000 in grant money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ...more

January 17, 2008

Shares of WellCare Health Plans Inc. were among the market's big gainers Monday after the Tampa-based company announced it received renewal of federal contracts in five states, including Florida, along with permission to expand into hundreds of counties in those states. ...more

January 14, 2008