A man who tried to enter a woman's car under the guise of an undercover officer was arrested Monday. ...more

February 11, 2009

Homebuilder's trial ends with 20-year sentence One of the largest homebuilder fraud cases in Florida's history ended in a guilty verdict for Steven Bartlett. Bartlett was accused of misappropriating close to $1.6 million intended for home construction for his own personal use. ...more

January 2, 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

Thinking a burglary suspect had pointed a gun his way, Pinellas County Deputy Barnett Bernoff fired one shot at him Sunday night, authorities say. ...more

November 17, 2008

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office SWAT team responded this afternoon to what was said to be an armed burglary suspect who had barricaded himself into an east Hillsborough County house. ...more

September 12, 2008

SEBRING — In order to avoid a physical confrontation with a burglary suspect with blood on his hands, a sheriff's deputy Tasered him after he repeatedly told the suspect to get on the ground, but instead continued to walk toward him. ...more

May 29, 2008

Regarding "Manhunt Continues For 3rd Burglary Suspect In Crash" (Metro, May 17): ...more

May 21, 2008

TAMPA - After confiscating items from a burglary suspect, Manatee County deputies are on the lookout for his victims. ...more

May 5, 2008

TAMPA - A police explorer experienced more than he bargained for during a ride a long with a Tampa police officer on Monday. ...more

December 24, 2007

BROOKSVILLE - A manhunt near three public schools continues this afternoon in Hernando County after a bungled home burglary resulted in the intruder being shot in the stomach and buttock, authorities said. ...more

October 17, 2007