The Pasco County Sheriff's Office has made arrests in two separate cases in which elderly men reportedly were defrauded by people who befriended them. ...more

December 25, 2008

TAMPA -- A Tampa woman is charged with felony scheme to defraud after police said she used stolen credit cards. Sharelynn Bell, 19, was held at the Orient Road Jail today on $2,250 bail. She also is charged with misdemeanor petit theft, records show. ...more

December 17, 2008

You could call her Mother Christmas. Born on Christmas Day, named Holly Christine in its honor, Holly Oswald keeps the holiday on her mind all year long. ...more

December 8, 2008

Despite the grisly economy, the holiday spirit seems to be alive if not even well. ...more

November 27, 2008

To head off holiday thieves, Tampa police will patrol shopping malls between now and Christmas on horseback, on motorcycles and in unmarked cars. Officers will begin these special patrols this morning at WestShore Plaza. The extra police presence aims to prevent car burglaries and other property crimes. ...more

November 26, 2008

Make no mistake, Dan Andrews is innocent until proven guilty. There are serious allegations against him, and he deserves an opportunity to prove his innocence. All anyone wants is the truth. ...more

November 26, 2008

The economy shrank more than expected in the third quarter and home prices fell to levels not seen since early 2004 as the government announced new plans to provide $800 billion to boost consumer spending and home buying. ...more

November 25, 2008

A 50-year-old housekeeper suspected of stealing from elderly clients was arrested today after a sting in which marked bills were placed at a customer's home, Gulfport police said. ...more

November 20, 2008

Already up to their eyeballs in debt, shoppers are expected to use cash and debit cards slightly more often than last year to buy holiday gifts, but credit card usage should fall. ...more

November 17, 2008

Two suspects wanted in a fatal purse snatching have been identified by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. ...more

November 15, 2008