For shoppers without credit or those who don't want to load up their credit cards with big-ticket items during the holidays, their old friend layaway remains a financing option. ...more

November 9, 2007

A local man facing burglary charges told police that stealing from cars wasn't wrong, Tampa police say. ...more

October 23, 2007

TAMPA - A local man facing burglary charges told police that stealing from cars wasn't wrong, Tampa police say. Kevin Renaldo Mapes, 20, told an officer "that if someone is stupid enough to leave their car unlocked, it's OK to take their stuff," an arrest affidavit states. "The [defendant] stated that he lets people know he's bipolar because it helps him in court." ...more

October 22, 2007

Welcome to cash management, 2007-style. Forget the quaint notion that you should have your checking account, credit card and savings account all at the same bank. ...more

October 14, 2007

A fundraising sale today will benefit the Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center's Volunteer Scholarship Fund, which since its inception has given $50,000 to 60,000 in scholarships to students who are planning careers in health care. ...more

October 10, 2007

BRADENTON – An Ellenton couple have been arrested on charges of stealing identities to obtain credit cards, Manatee County deputies said. Michel Carvajal Villa, 35, and his wife, Annia Calzadilla, 28, whose last known address was listed as 4147 Daybridge Place, Ellenton, are being held in Manatee County Jail on charges of scheming to defraud and identity theft. ...more

October 2, 2007

TAMPA - A 26-year-old Tampa man was sentenced to 42 months in jail for stealing mail, credit cards and identities, the U.S. Attorney's Office Middle District of Florida reported on Monday. ...more

October 1, 2007

TAMPA - A 26-year-old Tampa man was sentenced to 42 months in prison for stealing mail, credit cards and identities, the U.S. attorney's office reported Monday. Frank James Miller stole more than 360 items of mail from residents in the Lutz and Carrollwood area from July to October 2005, court documents state. Miller was charged with two counts of possession of stolen mail, unauthorized use of an access device and aggravated identity theft. ...more

October 1, 2007

LARGO - Two people have been arrested this week on charges they went into Belcher Elementary School in August and stole the principal's wallet. They were identified as Kenyatta A. Siplin, 27, and Tara Marie King, 37. ...more

September 27, 2007

TAMPA - After stabbing Big Pig on Sunday, William Lilley went on a crime spree, according to a criminal affidavit. ...more

September 21, 2007