A man who drove around railroad crossing gates was killed when a train hit his sport utility vehicle late Wednesday night in Polk County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. ...more

January 29, 2009

A 49-year-old man was arrested Tuesday afternoon, accused of driving drunk and nearly causing several crashes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. ...more

January 28, 2009

A local man remained in jail Monday under no bond following his weekend arrest for reportedly shooting an uninvited wedding reception guest. ...more

January 26, 2009

The Florida Highway Patrol says three children were killed when an SUV hit their father's minivan in south Miami-Dade. ...more

January 25, 2009

The city council on Thursday granted permission for a high-end movie theater in Hyde Park to offer cocktails with food and movies. ...more

January 23, 2009

A 48-year-old man died on Interstate 75 in Manatee County about 8:55 a.m. today after trying to retrieve a ladder that had fallen from his vehicle, the Florida Highway Patrol said. ...more

January 21, 2009

Pete Dreydoppel went on trial this morning on a DUI-manslaughter charge in the Feb. 7 death of Eddie Gould, 3. ...more

January 21, 2009

A high-end movie theater coming to Hyde Park wants to offer cocktails and appetizers with movies, a proposal that will require it to get a liquor permit. ...more

January 21, 2009

A high-end movie theater coming to Hyde Park wants to offer cocktails and appetizers with movies, a proposal that will require them to get a liquor permit. ...more

January 20, 2009

A Riverview man has been charged with driving under the influence while his two children were in his vehicle, deputies said. Hillsborough deputies arrested John Hood, 41, of Riverview, at 6:27 p.m. Monday. He was charged with two counts of child neglect and one count each of driving under the influence and driving with a revoked license. ...more

January 13, 2009