It's that time of year when cemetery guards are easily spooked, on alert for signs of one of the oldest, most ghoulish and most persistent of crimes: grave robberies. ...more

November 1, 2009

It's that time of year when even cemetery guards are more easily spooked, on alert for signs of one of the oldest, most ghoulish and most persistent of crimes: grave robberies. ...more

October 30, 2009

Despite plenty of stories about the mishaps and injuries associated with Nintendo's Wii video game console, it is possible to love the game and not get hurt. ...more

February 7, 2009

Tampa Electric Co. performed an energy audit last week at Hillsborough County's jails, which in recent months have sought ways to save money on energy bills. The audit yielded positive results, although some ideas generated by the audit had been in the works, Col. Jim Previtera said. ...more

December 23, 2008

With a loud "welcome to Wal-Mart" from Mayor Sharon Schuler and a snip of her giant scissors, the yellow ribbon fell to the ground and about 100 customers found their way into the Supercenter. ...more

August 14, 2008

SEBRING — When you live in a neighborhood where a high-profile crime has been committed, it would be easy to jump to the conclusion that violent crime is increasing across the county. But perception isn't always reality. "I went to the front yard to get my paper in the morning and I saw all sorts of police cars and crime scene tape everywhere," said Sebring Country Estates resident George Bauer. "It made me wonder what was going on." ...more

February 3, 2008

They strike him at the strangest times - little culture shocks stemming from nearly a quarter century of isolation from the outside world. ...more

September 18, 2007