The state attorney's office in Hillsborough County will decide whether to file charges against a University of South Florida dean accused of stealing a student's bike, USF police officials said Monday. ...more

February 16, 2009

Charles Lein, 70, didn't like seeing the younger man speeding in the neighborhood, he told Pasco deputies. So he took the matter into his own hands. ...more

February 16, 2009

A Tampa man is accused of snatching his 1-year-old child out of a moving car during an argument with his estranged wife, putting the child in harm's way, an affidavit states. ...more

February 14, 2009

Prosecutors said Tuesday they want more evidence from police before determining whether to press charges against Chris Brown, who's accused in a domestic dispute that reportedly involves pop superstar Rihanna. ...more

February 10, 2009

Robinson High School boys basketball coach Steve Smith was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. ...more

February 9, 2009

If you have a bag of pot in your pocket, it's not a good idea to pick a fight with a cop, or to offer a bribe on an installment plan after you've been arrested. ...more

February 8, 2009

Police arrested the chief of staff of Shriners Hospitals for Children, Tampa Unit on a misdemeanor-driving under the influence charge this morning, records show. ...more

February 7, 2009

Hackers are messing with electronic road signs in some states, warning of zombies and raptors down the road. Traffic safety officials aren't amused. ...more

February 4, 2009

A South Florida man saw two unoccupied Tampa Police Department cruisers in Ybor City this morning and decided to put garbage, gravel and rocks on them, officers say. ...more

February 2, 2009

A scientist from the federal Environmental Protection Agency working here for the Super Bowl was arrested this morning, accused of stealing a taxicab, police said. ...more

January 28, 2009