TAMPA A man accused today of strangling his roommate during an argument over cigarettes was arrested last month after another argument between them turned violent, police said. Tampa police charged Billy Locke Jr., 30, with felony second-degree murder in the death of Rick Lamar Ming, 43, earlier today. Locke was held without bail at the Orient Road Jail. ...more

December 9, 2008

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 18-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give Tribune readers an insight into his new way of life in his rookie journey. ...more

December 7, 2008

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 18-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson and provide a weekly diary to provide Tribune readers an insight to a new way of life along his rookie journey. ...more

November 16, 2008

A 28-year-old Tarpon Springs man was arrested Thursday, accused of beating to death his roommate in September. Nick Seriganis, of 209 N. Ring Ave., was arrested while already in jail on unrelated charges. On Wednesday, Pasco Circuit Judge Thane Covert signed a first-degree murder warrant, accusing Seriganis of killing Vincent "Vince" Santoro III on Sept. 15. ...more

October 17, 2008

The roommate of Thomas Andrew Grieco, charged in the shooting death of 17-year-old Brooke McDonald, said he believes Grieco meant no harm and thought the .44-caliber Magnum revolver was unloaded. ...more

October 15, 2008

Deputies have charged a man with felony attempted murder, saying he stabbed a roommate in a dispute over money. Alfred Lee Thompson, 45, of Tampa was held without bail at the Orient Road Jail today after his arrest about 10 p.m. Monday. ...more

October 14, 2008

Melissa Murrhee struck her ex-roommate in the face with a wooden stake early Sunday morning, Tampa police say. When the ex-roommate got the stake out of her hand, Murrhee's boyfriend punched him, according to a police report. ...more

October 6, 2008

The mother of a man found dead in Tampa Bay is asking the public for help. ...more

October 1, 2008

Two Tampa men attacked a former roommate and forced their way into another former roommate's apartment and struck him with beer bottles Sunday night, Tampa police say. ...more

September 30, 2008

Two Tampa men attacked one former roommate and forced their way into another former roommate's apartment and struck him with beer bottles Sunday night, Tampa police say. ...more

September 29, 2008