When Tampa Police Maj. Sophia Teague saw Cub Scout Pack 1952 at an event last year, she was embarrassed for them. The Sulphur Springs children didn't have proper scout uniforms. Thanks to Teague, officers and others in the community raised $805 for uniforms. ...more

January 5, 2009

A teenage Police Explorer being struck on the head a year ago while helping a Tampa police officer has led to a bill calling for prison time in similar attacks. ...more

December 23, 2008

TAMPA - A native of Queens, N.Y., will be one of the top planners behind Super Bowl XLIII at Raymond James Stadium in January, according to promotions made at the Tampa Police Department on Wednesday. Marc Hamlin, who has been a captain in District 3 in East Tampa, became the new major in charge of the Special Support Division, which includes tactical, K-9 and marine officers and the safety coordination of the Super Bowl, the department said. Hamlin has been with the police department since 1990. ...more

June 11, 2008

Financial crimes such as identity theft and check fraud increased last year 39 percent in Tampa and 24 percent in Hillsborough County, statistics show. ...more

February 14, 2008

TAMPA - Anxious to visit her mother undergoing surgery in South Carolina, Sophia Teague stuffed her paid bills into her mailbox and lifted the flag to signal the mail carrier. ...more

February 13, 2008

Johnny Campbell stepped into Santa's black boots and red suit Friday, gearing up for his debut before about 500 eager faces. ...more

December 22, 2007

Not long after Liana Teague started her job at Hernando County Animal Services, a few kittens arrived at the shelter. ...more

December 22, 2007

TAMPA - Johnny Campbell stepped into Santa's black boots and red suit Friday, gearing up for his debut before about 500 eager faces. ...more

December 21, 2007

As Bob Teague steered the cherry red cigarette boat across the teal waters of the Gulf of Mexico, it seemed like another routine assignment. ...more

September 13, 2007