A mysterious simian variously described as a baboon, monkey and, at one point, a raccoon may have been sighted again this morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. ...more

November 20, 2009

About 3,500 customers in Polk County now have power, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said Sunday night. ...more

October 25, 2009

A 32-year-old lunchroom aide at Spoto High School has been suspended without pay after acknowledging, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, that she had an inappropriate relationship with a student. ...more

October 24, 2009

Three pharmacies were robbed this morning in North Tampa. Authorities have arrested at least one suspect. ...more

September 26, 2009

A man's arm was nearly severed this afternoon when he was thrown from a boat traveling through John's Pass near Madeira Beach. ...more

September 19, 2009

Casey Anthony's attorneys say they want a judge to dismiss the murder case against her because the state prevented them from properly inspecting the woods where her daughter's remains were found. ...more

September 18, 2009

They picked the wrong time and place for a burglary. Two teenagers broke into the football coach's office at Gaither High School and stole a number of items - all while unaware that deputies were watching their every move, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

July 31, 2009

Dontae Leslie, 20, was found dead after a resident reported hearing gunshots. Deputies found Leslie dead in one of the bedrooms, sheriff's office spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. ...more

July 15, 2009

A tree fell on top of Roxano Moyano's Toyota Corolla as the pair drove down Forest Circle in Brandon just before 9 a.m., shattering the rear window and sending glass flying. ...more

July 8, 2009

A 22-year-old Spring Hill man was charged today in the shooting death of his 24-year-old brother. ...more

June 11, 2009