Troopers seek help in Pasco hit-and-run

BAYONET POINT -- The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for the driver of a vehicle that drove off northbound U.S. 19 early Sunday and struck a man walking along the road. The driver then took off, the FHP said, leaving the pedestrian in critical condition.

Four teens arrested on assault, robbery charges

Four teenagers have been arrested and charged in the attack and robbery of four young people on a FishHawk trail this month. The teens -- ages 18, 17 and 16 and all alleged members of the Latin Kings street gang -- are charged with four counts of robbery, battery and grand theft.

Authorities suspect foul play in woman's death

TAMPA -- A woman's body was found this morning in a Tampa mobile home, and authorities suspect foul play.

Gulfport double homicide captured on 911 tape

LARGO -- The fatal shootings of an estranged wife and her friend were captured on a tape of a call made to 911, according to a search warrant in the murder case against ex-Jabil Circuit executive Patrick "Rick" Evans made public at the Pinellas County Criminal Justice Center today.

DEP delays Pasco landfill decision

DADE CITY -- State regulators have postponed deciding whether to give a private company permission to build a controversial landfill east of Dade City after receiving a critical report from an expert hired by a lawyer representing rancher Bill Blanchard.

Search warrant unsealed in Gulfport double homicide

LARGO -- Pinellas-Pasco Circuit Judge Nancy Moate Ley today ordered a search warrant unsealed in the case of former Jabil Circuit executive Patrick "Rick" Evans, who is accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife and her friend last month.

Deputies: Running from law, fugitive lands in hospital

A fugitive running from a bail bondsman was hospitalized after jumping from a balcony and injuring himself in Lealman, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. He was later arrested.

Skimpy swimwear could be out at Fort De Soto

Responding to outraged Fort De Soto visitors who have come across men and women enjoying the beach in states of near-nudity, Pinellas County may toughen its swimwear rules.

Road rage incident ends in arrest

TAMPA -- One driver's obscene gesture Monday afternoon escalated into an incident of interstate road rage, according to an early investigation by Florida Highway Patrol. Now, one man is headed to jail.

Crash in cocaine sting leads to 24-year sentence

PINELLAS PARK -- A man who caused a fatal accident while fleeing a cocaine buy has pleaded guilty to several charges and received a 24-year prison sentence.