Brittany May collected more than 1,000 items for troops stationed overseas. For the Hudson Middle School eighth-grader, it was a family affair. Her uncle, Joey Jarrel, is shipping out with the National Guard to Afghanistan after Christmas. ...more

December 21, 2008 |

When postal carriers make their rounds Saturday, they will be hoping to pick up more than a few outgoing letters. Teddy bears, watches, games and even a football, baby doll or truck left at the box would make their day. ...more

December 5, 2008 |

When postal carriers make their rounds Dec. 6, they will be hoping to pick up more than a few outgoing letters. Teddy bears, watches, games and even a football, baby doll or truck left at the box would make their day. ...more

December 3, 2008 |

Outdoor mailboxes have returned to duty at area post offices after disappearing for about two months. ...more

December 3, 2008 |

The name says it all: mailbox baseball -- smashing mailboxes with a baseball bat or, occasionally, a golf club. ...more

November 28, 2008 |

Outdoor mailboxes once again are sprouting up at area post offices after suddenly disappearing for about two months. ...more

November 26, 2008 |

As she surveyed the remains of the mailbox strewn across the lawn, one thing came to Doris Burr's mind: "Not again." ...more

November 25, 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 |

Get ready to smile for the camera. Hillsborough County is about a week away from selecting a company to install automated cameras at 10 intersections to photograph drivers who run red lights. ...more

November 3, 2008 |

Highlands County Sheriff Susan Benton said she considers flyers mailed recently by the Florida Police Benevolent Association in support of her opponent, Republican Ron Grimming, misleading. ...more

November 2, 2008 |