After buying a kilogram of cocaine from an undercover detective on Dec. 19, two Bradenton men offered to pay $148,000 for a total of seven installments, Tampa police said. ...more

December 29, 2007

Athletes aren't the only ones struggling with addiction and abuse of prescription drugs. The illegal sale of prescription drugs now constitutes the fastest-growing segment of the illicit drug market in Florida, authorities say. Increased use has resulted in more emergency room visits and deaths. Here are the numbers: ...more

December 28, 2007

TAMPA - After inspecting a kilogram of cocaine on Dec. 19 and calling it "good quality," the two Bradenton men bought the package from an undercover detective and offered to pay $148,000 for a total of seven in installments, according to the Tampa Police Department. ...more

December 28, 2007

HIGHLAND CITY - Polk County deputies arrested a 31-year-old man for sexual battery after he broke into two homes, claiming to be aroused from cocaine and methamphetamine use, authorities said. James Taylor, of 5531 3rd St., was on probation for burglary of an occupied dwelling, deputies said. ...more

December 9, 2007

A Temple Terrace man tried to avoid arrest Thursday by jumping off a third-story balcony, Hillsborough County deputies say. ...more

December 7, 2007

A Temple Terrace man tried to avoid arrest today by jumping off a third-story balcony, Hillsborough County deputies say. In the end, Norris Nathaniel Mincey Jr. still was arrested. He landed on a truck and wound up in Tampa General Hospital, where he was listed late this morning in critical condition. ...more

December 6, 2007

Phil Edward Johnson wanted to celebrate his birthday with $20 worth of cocaine, police say. But when his brother didn't come up with the drugs, a report says, Johnson stabbed him twice in the stomach. ...more

November 29, 2007