Nonresidents who are in the habit of bringing their yard debris into city limits and clandestinely leaving it to be picked up with residents' trash, be warned, there is a price on your heads. ...more

September 24, 2008

A group of young adults were arrested by deputies Wednesday, accused of starting an auto burglary ring in central Pasco, targeting subdivisions off of State Road 54. Deputies say the group broke into some vehicles in Land O' Lakes, Wesley Chapel and Zephyrhills that were unlocked, taking wallets, tennis shoes and other items, according to Pasco County Sheriff's Office reports. Those arrested on charges including auto burglary and petit theft are: Sarah Marie Chaney, 20, of 37948 Avalon Drive, Zephyrhills; Joshuwa Owen Wyman, 21, of 4107 Edwin Drive, Zephyrhills; Johnathan Ison, 19, of 3824 Michelle Lane, Zephyrhills; and Joshua Barnes, also of 4107 Edwin Drive. Chaney told deputies they conspired to do the auto burglaries and split the profits. She acted as a lookout for the others, according to a report. Deputies are investigating other area auto burglaries to see if this same group is involved, said sheriff's office spokesman Doug Tobin ...more

September 11, 2008

Aletha Karalus, 48, and David Richardson Jr., 27, both of Oldsmar, have been charged in a string of wallet and purse thefts at Westfield Countryside mall, according to the Clearwater Police Department. ...more

September 10, 2008

The grip U.S. airlines have on travelers' wallets is about to get tighter as carriers move ahead with plans to trim their domestic schedules because of the high cost of fuel. ...more

August 30, 2008

You're stressed. How do I know? Because my mailbox is overflowing with e-mail from people who are overwhelmed. ...more

August 24, 2008

CLEARWATER - Three people were arrested Tuesday, accused of taking items — including the towels — of beachgoers, Clearwater police said. ...more

August 6, 2008

Spending Disease ...more

July 16, 2008

LARGO -- With the help of police dogs, Pinellas County sheriff's deputies arrested four teenagers in a string of car burglaries Monday night and early today in Largo. ...more

July 15, 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

ST. PETERSBURG - The city council on Thursday will reconsider rezoning the site of Progress Energy Park as downtown parkland, which could impede – if not prevent – the Tampa Bay Rays from building a new stadium on the waterfront property. ...more

July 9, 2008