Authorities have identified the man who died free-diving in the Gulf as 19-year-old Tyler B. Pillion of Madeira Beach. ...more

September 24, 2009

An aircraft has gone down in the Gulf of Mexico off Johns Pass and rescue crews have recovered one body and are looking for others, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. ...more

September 5, 2009

The U.S. Coast Guard reported its search boats and helicopters had spotted a large debris field about 20 miles west of Port Richey on Wednesday evening. ...more

July 8, 2009

A Gibsonton man escaped injury after his boat caught fire and sank in Tampa Bay this afternoon. The 38-foot recreational boat eventually sank and is considered a complete loss, authorities said. ...more

July 6, 2009

Divers on Saturday found the submerged body of a Tampa man who was reported missing Friday on a dive 18 miles west of Anna Maria Island, the U.S. Coast Guard reported. ...more

July 5, 2009

A swimmer who was reported missing Saturday off the coast of Treasure Island was found safe this morning. ...more

June 8, 2009

A 32-year-old man who went for a predawn swim in the Gulf of Mexico was rescued Saturday after almost five hours of treading water, the U.S. Coast Guard said. ...more

June 7, 2009

A 32-year-old man who went for a predawn swim in the Gulf of Mexico was rescued this morning after almost five hours treading water, the Coast Guard said. ...more

June 6, 2009

Federal officials are pursuing a 21st century marine transportation system, including "maritime highway" projects intended to lessen truck traffic with the use of more water cargo routes, participants said Wednesday at the 11th annual Harbor Safety Committee Conference. ...more

May 28, 2009

Divers in good condition ...more

May 11, 2009