Sarasota police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday night in the 1800 block of 20th Street. ...more

October 16, 2008 |

A local man was charged with attempted murder after police say he opened fire with a gun in the area of Lula B. White Street, early Thursday morning, striking a residence. ...more

October 10, 2008 |

A 27-year-old man was arrested Saturday morning, accused of firing shots at or near three people, including one who was critically injured, Polk County sheriff's deputies said. ...more

August 17, 2008 |

Relax. You can see California like a tourist and still look (sort of) cool. ...more

July 11, 2008 |

School is over and summer is in session. Knowing this might be my last summer at home with my girls is inspiring me to make sure it's a good one. ...more

June 17, 2008 |

Deputies arrested three adults and a 14-year-old boy on Tuesday in a Gibsonton mobile home park after they assaulted a pregnant woman, according to arrest reports. Sharon A. Jackson, 41, Iris N. Williams, 36, and Johnny D. Williams, 33, were charged with aggravated battery of a pregnant female and criminal mischief, records show. The Tribune is not publishing the name of the teenager because he was not charged as an adult. ...more

May 28, 2008 |

My 19-year-old part-Siamese cat meows excessively for no reason. She stands at the door meowing. If I put her outside, in a minute she's at the door again meowing to come back in the house. The vet examined her and found nothing wrong. Spraying her with water doesn't seem to help. She's also been vomiting more often. What do you make of this? - P.P., Batavia, NY ...more

May 25, 2008 |

TAMPA - Police today released the identity of a homeless man slain this week: Donald Ronald Kay, 44. ...more

February 14, 2008 |

TAMPA - The medical examiner today ruled the death of a homeless man found bleeding and unconscious in a doorway late Monday a homicide. ...more

February 12, 2008 |

A West Hernando Middle School student is accused of grabbing his teacher by the throat and threatening to punch him. ...more

February 6, 2008 |