Every American president is at risk of an assassination attempt. But because of the historic nature of President-elect Barack Obama's victory as the first black in that office, the risk of assassination is greater. ...more

November 30, 2008

Federal prosecutions in the Middle District of Florida are forecast to be 15 percent higher than last year, according to a research organization that tracks government statistics. ...more

November 29, 2008

If you're up to no good at WestShore Plaza, beware: Mall security guards may chase you down in their new stand-up scooters. ...more

November 24, 2008

Law enforcement officials bracing for the largest crowds in inaugural history are preparing far-reaching security — thousands of video cameras, sharpshooters, air patrols — to safeguard President-elect Barack Obama's swearing-in. ...more

November 21, 2008

An investigation that began in part when police learned marijuana was stored in a Pinellas Park warehouse has led to a plea of guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than 1,000 kilograms of marijuana. ...more

November 21, 2008

Jennifer Johnson, the 31-year-old mother found slain in a vacant house in Lakeland this week, called 911 for help from the trunk of a car, according to her family and police. ...more

November 20, 2008

TAMPA If you're up to no good at WestShore Plaza, beware: Mall security guards may chase you down in their new stand-up scooters. WestShore Plaza recently purchased two T3 Motion scooters at $10,000 apiece and has trained a few guards in their use. ...more

November 19, 2008

Pinellas County deputies have concluded the first phase of an operation involving counterfeit check-cashing rings they say created millions of dollars in losses to Florida banks. ...more

November 14, 2008

State and federal law enforcement agencies will train Wednesday morning for the Super Bowl. ...more

November 7, 2008

For the past six weeks, Seminole resident John Piazza said he has had to buy plenty of John McCain signs to replace the ones that have gone missing from his front yard. ...more

November 3, 2008