The economic downturn in 2008 left many people feeling blue, so it's time to come together rather than trying to go it alone, YMCA of the Suncoast leaders say. ...more

January 7, 2009 |

St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker is getting ready to rock. ...more

January 6, 2009 |

A helicopter, bloodhound and several deputies spent hours searching for a missing 8-year-old girl Monday. Eventually, the girl was found. On the roof of her home. ...more

January 6, 2009 |

Hillsborough County deputies are working an attempted robbery at American Momentum bank, 15150 N. Florida Ave. ...more

January 5, 2009 |

Ella Faye Meadows was sitting in the living room of her Manatee County home, watching television, when a fire started Sunday. One or more people had poured accelerant along the outside of Meadows' lanai and lit it, according to a Manatee County Sheriff's Office news release. ...more

January 5, 2009 |

Deputies have arrested two Venice residents who investigators say robbed a Bank of America in Sarasota today. ...more

January 2, 2009 |

The Florida Highway Patrol today identified a woman killed Wednesday after her car was rear-ended on North Dale Mabry Highway. ...more

January 2, 2009 |

Six children were passengers in a vehicle driven by a man under the influence of alcohol Tuesday night, and they weren't wearing seat belts, Hillsborough County deputies say. Deputies arrested Carlos Rodriguez, 23, of Tampa. He was charged with six counts of child neglect and one count each of driving under the influence and not having a valid driver's license. ...more

December 31, 2008 |

A missing man with Alzheimer's was located by the Florida Highway Patrol at a Lee Roy Selmon Expressway exit near 78th Street, according to Tampa police say. ...more

December 30, 2008 |

There's a new way to report organized animal fighting, and it could lead to a reward of up to $5,000. Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum announced the creation of a new tip line today. Tipsters can call 1-877-TIP-HSUS (1-877-847-4787) to report cruelty to animals. ...more

December 29, 2008 |