A jury has acquitted Amos Mequel Busby of charges he grabbed a woman off a South Tampa street and beat and raped her for three hours, even though DNA testimony linked him to the woman. ...more

December 18, 2008

TAMPA A jury has acquitted Amos Mequel Busby of charges he grabbed a woman off a South Tampa street and repeatedly raped her for three hours, even though testimony indicates his DNA was found on her. The jury deliberated for about 3 hours before acquitting Busby on all charges. He had been charged with kidnapping and seven counts of sexual battery the morning of Aug. 11, 2005. ...more

December 17, 2008

It looks like a smooth road ahead for anticipated transportation projects in Hernando County. ...more

December 15, 2008

Wachovia is suing state Rep. Darryl Rouson, claiming Rouson failed to repay a $100,000 loan he took out in 2004 while he was running a law firm in St. Petersburg. ...more

December 10, 2008

After a series of dismal economic regional reports that showed a worsening job and housing market, the Tampa Bay Partnership decided it was time to take action. ...more

December 2, 2008

Regional group unveils action plan. ...more

December 2, 2008

The state expects a shortage of qualified teachers in math, science, reading and exceptional education, among other high-need subjects, for the 2009-10 school year, according to a state report set to go before Florida's Board of Education next week. ...more

November 25, 2008

The state expects a shortage of qualified teachers in math, science, reading and exceptional education, among other high-need subjects, for the 2009-10 school year, according to a state report set to go before Florida's Board of Education next week. ...more

November 24, 2008

Taylor Baccili held up her hand with reverence. "This is my Mike Alstott hand," the 9-year-old said. ...more

November 19, 2008

Taylor Baccili held up her hand with reverence. "This is my Mike Alstott hand," the 9-year-old said. ...more

November 13, 2008