ST. PETERSBURG - A 26-year-old man was dragged 25 to 35 feet by a car Wednesday evening after he struggled with a man inside the vehicle who tried to pull him into it, police said. ...more

February 7, 2008

Knights of Columbus, St. Anthony Council 6800 of Brooksville has earned the distinction of Star Council, one of the organization's top awards, for the 2006-2007 fraternal year. The organization's headquarters, located in New Haven, Conn. recently made the announcement. ...more

November 28, 2007

I was on a bus trip in mid- November as a guest of the Red Hatter's club. It was a very pleasant day with upbeat, friendly and cheerful people. It is a great way to begin any journey. We traveled to the Vero Beach Mall for an afternoon of shopping. We all stopped at a restroom, where I washed my hands. I said to my friends: "Did you hear that? I just heard a clink." I immediately felt this sick sensation in my stomach. I quickly checked my hands. I thought that I had lost my wedding ring. But it was not until we had returned to the bus that I realized I'd lost my mom's "Eastern Star" pinkie ring, a precious gift to me. I sat there stunned. What to do? What a loss! I was encouraged by many to call the mall management office and explain my dilemma. I did just that. When the bus ride was over, many said "I'll say a prayer that you'll recover your Mom's ring," Others joined in: "I'll pray to St. Anthony for you," "Prayers can only help," I said to myself. ...more

November 24, 2007

There was a time when Spencer Smith's life could be summed up by three things: training, racing and winning. And considering this chiseled Englishman seemed to capture about every triathlon title in sight - including back-to-back senior world championships - it was easy to understand why he was so focused on this demanding sport. ...more

November 9, 2007

A St. Petersburg man who went to a hospital today seeking treatment for a gunshot wound has been charged in connection to the fatal shooting of a man Friday night. ...more

November 4, 2007

A trail of blood, a gun and hospital records led police to a man they say was shot by a homeowner during an attempted break-in, St. Petersburg police said. Tarvaris Johnson, 23, of 2119 69th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, is being guarded by police at St. Anthony's Hospital. He is charged with home invasion. ...more

September 26, 2007