Prosecutors get USF hazing case
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:05:04 -0700
Tampa police were called to this strip-mall storefront office on W Busch Boulevard to investigate a complaint of hazing involving the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity of the University of South Florida.
Secret frat meeting may have included beating
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:42:11 -0700
Tampa Police are investigating allegations of hazing by the Omega Psi Phi fraternity at USF.
USF hazing case turned over to state attorney
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:08:21 -0700
Tampa police have turned a University of South Florida hazing case over to the State Attorney's Office for a decision on whether to pursue criminal charges.
Tampa police search for serial bank robber
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:05:47 -0700
By Jessica Vander Velde, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, August 31, 2010 TAMPA Police are looking for a man they believe has robbed five banks in Hillsborough and Pasco counties. Tampa police say that at about 12:30 p.m. Monday, a man walked into the Bank of America at 15301 Amberly Drive in New Tampa and handed the teller a note that implied he had a gun and demanded money. The teller handed him ...
USF suspends chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity while Tampa police investigate hazing allegations
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:28:16 -0700
By Richard Danielson, Times Staff Writer Monday, August 30, 2010 TAMPA The University of South Florida chapter of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity has been suspended while detectives investigate allegations of off-campus hazing, university officials said Monday. Tampa police said the alleged hazing took place at 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 22 and 23 at an address on W Busch Boulevard. Police received a ...
USF suspends fraternity while Tampa police investigate hazing allegations
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:23:48 -0700
By Richard Danielson, Times Staff Writer Monday, August 30, 2010 TAMPA A fraternity chapter at the University of South Florida has been suspended while detectives investigate allegations of an off-campus hazing, university officials said Monday. Tampa police are investigating the incident, which took place last week, USF system president Judy Genshaft said in an e-mail to students, faculty and ...
Week 22 Fantasy Hitting Planner
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:07:39 -0700
Some major players could make it back from injuries in time for Fantasy Week 22. Our Scott White runs through the latest injury news and shares his top sleepers for the upcoming scoring period in his latest Hitting Planner.
Week 21 Fantasy Hitting Planner
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:06:41 -0700
Plenty of moving parts and unexpected performances as we hit the home stretch of the Fantasy Baseball season. Our Scott White shares his latest observations and runs through the status of all 30 lineups in his Hitting Planner.
Week 19 Fantasy Hitting Planner
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:06:11 -0700
More than a few veterans are showing they still have a little something left in the tank for the stretch run, like Raul Ibanez. Our Scott White touches on that and much more in his Week 19 Hitting Planner.
Couple charged with stealing from foster child
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:09:32 -0700
TAMPA, Fla. -- A couple faces federal charges of swindling more than $400,000 from a foster child after he received life insurance money.
Closing arguments begin in daycare rape
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:42:11 -0700
Closing arguments have begun in the trial of Kendrick Morris, the man accused of raping a 62-year-old daycare worker.
MLB Capsules: Bench-clearing brawl as Marlins beat Nationals
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:26:48 -0700
MIAMI (AP) Nyjer Morgan once again found himself in the middle of trouble. The speedy Washington leadoff man charged the mound after a pitch sailed behind him Wednesday night, triggering a bench-clearing brawl during the Florida Marlins' 16-10 win over the Nationals.
Florida Marlins outslug Nationals 16-10 as bench-clearing brawl erupts in sixth
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:20:33 -0700
Florida Marlins outslug Nationals 16-10 as bench-clearing brawl erupts in sixth
Ex-hedge fund manager in SEC insider trading accord
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:26:12 -0700
Ex-hedge fund manager in SEC insider trading accord
Arrest Of Unlicensed Security Officer Announced
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:06:07 -0700
Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced the arrest of an unlicensed security officer in the Tampa Bay area on charges of possession of a concealed weapon by a felon and soliciting security services without a license.
Who's ready for Tears for Fears in Clearwater?
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:01:53 -0700
Tears for Fears rolls in Tampa Bay on Wednesday night at Ruth Eckerd Hall. The Stuck in the '80s boys will be there, of course. Sadly, we don't get Spandau Ballet as the opening act (as fans did in Australia ). I know this much is true, I'm only interested in hearing Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith anyway. It's been FOREVER since they've been in Florida. Even better, there's a ton of buzz about ...
Tampa Police Crime Tracker For Aug. 27-31
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:25:54 -0700
This is a partial list of service calls reported Aug. 27-31 to the Tampa Police Department. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the department at (813) 276-3200.
Authorities find missing 7-year-old Bradenton boy safe in Tampa with mom
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:22:04 -0700
By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 1, 2010 TAMPA A 7-year-old boy was found here Wednesday after disappearing with his mother last weekend in Bradenton. Bradenton police said Wednesday morning they believed Angel Perez was in danger after comments his mother, Maria Apicella, 45, made to her husband. Bradenton police Lt. John Affolter said he couldn't elaborate on what ...
Morris rape case: 1 in 320,000,000,000,000,000 chance it's someone else's DNA, too, expert says
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:53:25 -0700
By Alexandra Zayas, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 1, 2010 TAMPA Jurors heard from a state expert Wednesday who said 19-year-old rape suspect Kendrick Morris' DNA was found on swabs taken from a Hillsborough day care worker sexually attacked in 2007. "That DNA," prosecutor Rita Peters told jurors Tuesday, "was all that it took to link that boy, that man to the attack. Erika Smith, who ...
Jays sting Rays with 10-run burst in sixth
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:32:49 -0700
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida The power-hitting Toronto Blue Jays unleashed a devastating 10-run assault in the sixth inning to demolish the Tampa Bay Rays 13-5 on Tuesday.