Sarasota deputies have arrested a man they say raped a 15-year-old girl at gunpoint this month. Marcoust Dula, 36, was arrested Wednesday night in Sarasota and is charged with sexual battery of a child, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, grand theft and kidnapping. ...more

December 11, 2008

Three bouncers tried selling about a kilogram of cocaine to investigators for $20,000, Hillsborough County deputies say. They were in possession of two loaded semi-automatic pistols when they were arrested about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at 223 9th St. N.E. in Ruskin, according to a criminal arrest affidavit. ...more

December 11, 2008

TAMPA – Phillip Ely threw for two touchdowns and the Plant High football team survived a late rally Friday night to upset Armwood, 17-14, in the Class 4A-Region 3 Final at Dad's Stadium. ...more

December 5, 2008