Chris Steiglen was in science class at Farnell Middle School last year when his cell phone went off. He quickly answered it, but it was too late. The phone was confiscated by the teacher and Steiglen's parents had to come after school to collect the phone. ...more

July 16, 2008

Three teenagers have been arrested, accused of breaking in to and stealing from five vehicles in the Brandon-Valrico area in the past month. ...more

July 15, 2008

TAMPA - A 30-year-old Brandon businessman who pleaded guilty to trafficking in counterfeit designer watches and purses was sentenced this morning to two years in federal prison. ...more

June 25, 2008

SEBRING — Women have been waiting for the return of "Sex and the City" since it left the air, and many are pulling out all the stops for today's movie premiere. For the chick flick of the summer, women will be heading to the theaters with their favorite heels, their fabulous purses and – the best accessory of all – their girlfriends. Jeri Wohl and 10 of her friends will be going to the movie in style – taking a limo to a fancy premiere party in Orlando, hosted by her daughter, Casey Wohl, author of "Getaway Girl" books. The bash to welcome back Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte will feature cosmopolitans named after the characters and a fashion show before the showing of the film. "It's going to be a whole night of Sex and the City fun," Jeri Wohl said. "I am a huge Sex and the City fan and so is my daughter, so she wanted to do a girls ...more

May 30, 2008

Someone recently tried to discourage Jodie Sweezey. Without naming names, she said this person told her that her small effort wouldn't make much difference. ...more

May 9, 2008

Hillsborough County School District officials are shaping new cell phone rules likely to ignite some fiery text messages among students. ...more

May 8, 2008

TAMPA - A Tampa woman conducted cosmetic surgery in her home without a license, police say. ...more

February 4, 2008

Sheryl Chelena was giving a party at her Trinity-area home to promote Purse Party, a home-based, direct-sales business selling purses and jewelry. Women arrived throughout the event, chatting about families and other aspects of their lives while examining Chelena's purses. Purse Party is one of more than 200 companies that are members of the Direct Selling Association. The DSA is a national trade association of direct-sales firms that are committed to ethical business practices. ...more

January 30, 2008

Jamie Ness quickly has established himself as one of the top young trainers in thoroughbred racing, with 132 wins in 2007, 24th most in North America. His rise was thanks in large part to winning the 2006-07 Tampa Bay Downs training title in miraculous fashion. ...more

January 2, 2008

Kelli Anderson, a former assistant principal turned stay-at-home mom, spends her down time sewing biggies, minis and midis. ...more

December 1, 2007