A new survey finds that about a third of popular toys on sale this holiday season have significant levels of toxic chemicals. ...more

December 3, 2008

When robbing six men at gunpoint, it's not a good idea to put the pistol down on a table to remove a bracelet from a victim. ...more

November 30, 2008

The Christmas ornaments for sale at the Miller Park Zoo's gift shop are partly manufactured by reindeer. Honest! ...more

November 29, 2008

- Two teenagers have been charged with the theft of $27,000 in jewelry they reportedly said they later traded for drugs. ...more

November 15, 2008

In recent years the average family of four has spent more than $5,300 on food, nearly $3,000 on gifts, $2,100 on clothing and $3,000 on recreation. That's all well and good when you're spending money that you have, but what about if you're watching your pennies because of a layoff or a plummeting 401(k) balance? ...more

November 9, 2008

HUDSON - A Holiday man faces charges of armed robbery after he was arrested Thursday for allegedly taking part in a holdup. ...more

November 8, 2008

Hillsborough County sheriff's detectives are looking for two women they say scam bank account information, money and jewelry from the elderly. ...more

October 22, 2008

A 46-year-old Tampa woman stole more than $30,000 in jewelry from five homes while she was employed by a cleaning service, Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies said. ...more

October 16, 2008

After returning home from the hospital this morning, Renaldo Duncan was approached by his ex-girlfriend and two other people he knows, including one who placed a gun against the back of his neck, Tampa police say. The trio took Duncan's chain, diamond watch and diamond ring about 1 a.m. today, a criminal arrest affidavit states. Police arrested Julia Evans, 23, of Tampa; Johnny L. Jenkins, 43, of Tampa; and Karlos Brown, 23, of Tampa. ...more

October 15, 2008

A 41-year-old man was found dead at an intersection Thursday night, but there were no obvious signs of foul play, St. Petersburg police said. ...more

October 3, 2008