May 17, 2009 ...more

May 17, 2009

Two people were shot outside a bar in Largo about 1:35 a.m. today after a fight that started inside moved outdoors, deputies said. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said Charles Smith, 22, of 1132 Nolan Drive, Largo, was shot and flown to a hospital. Also, Kasheta Williams, 19, of 3642 141st Ave. N., Unit B, Largo, drove herself to a hospital and was released. ...more

April 27, 2009

A 53-year-old man was killed Saturday when he crashed his motorcycle into a tree alongside Main Street, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. ...more

January 24, 2009

A St. Petersburg actor and filmmaker is in the running for a $1 million prize and the chance to have a commercial he created air during the Super Bowl. ...more

December 14, 2008

TAMPA A St. Petersburg actor and filmmaker is in the running for a $1 million prize and the chance to have a commercial he created air during the Super Bowl. Independent photographer Brent Harvey is one of 1,700 people who submitted homemade commercials to the Doritos "Crash the Super Bowl" contest, an annual online competition sponsored by the snack food company. ...more

December 10, 2008

Thanks to M&I Bank customers, a Tampa police bloodhound will have plenty of treats. The bank's "Dog Days of Summer" campaign has ended, collecting $2,011 for the canine units of the Tampa Police Department and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, bank spokeswoman Annie Nolan said Tuesday. Bank customers contributed to the fundraiser by purchasing paw prints for $1 or stuffed dog toys for $3 or $5. ...more

October 15, 2008

A woman was seriously injured by her pit bull during a family fight Sunday evening, Largo police said. Shasta Smith was taken to Bayfront Medical Center for surgery after being bitten on the face and arm. ...more

November 26, 2007

Nine Tampa Tribune employees were honored for excellence in journalism at the 2007 Florida Press Club awards banquet in Fort Myers on Saturday night. ...more

October 22, 2007