Steven Stamkos scores twice late to help Tampa Bay Lightning defeat...
By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer Monday, April 2, 2012 TAMPA — Lightning defenseman Brett Clark has a list of why Steven Stamkos is the player he is.There is his willingness to get to the net...
View ArticleSt. Petersburg police investigating fatal shooting
By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 3, 2012 ST. PETERSBURG — An unidentified man was shot dead early Tuesday on the 4600 block of 22nd Avenue S, according to police reports.Police...
View ArticleSt. Petersburg police arrest rehab center coordinator in fatal shooting
By Danny Valentine, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 3, 2012 ST. PETERSBURG — A fight between two men ended in death Tuesday morning at a home in the 4600 block of 22nd Avenue S.Troy A. Charles, 48,...
View ArticleGraziano brother one of two injured in Largo crash with dump truck
By Marissa Lang, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 3, 2012 LARGO — A dump truck crashed into a car early Tuesday, sending two men to the hospital, including Michael Edward Graziano, whose brother John...
View ArticleState Sen. Mike Fasano hopes to return to Florida House
By Lee Logan, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 3, 2012 NEW PORT RICHEY — He's barred by term limits from running for reelection to the Florida Senate. Ambitions to go to Washington weren't in the...
View ArticleTerm-limited out of Senate, Fasano to run for open House district
By Lee Logan, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 3, 2012 NEW PORT RICHEY — He's barred by term limits from running for reelection to the Florida Senate. Ambitions to go to Washington weren't in the...
View Article20-year-old Tampa man injured when plane hits DeLand Publix
Times staff and wires Tuesday, April 3, 2012 DeLAND — A 20-year-old Stetson University student from Tampa was one of three customers injured when a plane plunged into a grocery store Monday...
View ArticleSt. Pete woman gets five years' prison, probation in DUI-manslaughter
By Curtis Krueger, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 3, 2012 LARGO — Just before getting sent to prison, Ann Marie Nunn stood in court and apologized to family members of the man she killed in a...
View ArticleTampa Bay Rays closer Kyle Farnsworth expected to start season on disabled list
By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 3, 2012 FORT MYERS — As many injuries as the Rays had during their miserable spring training, they still felt comfortable, and somewhat confident,...
View Article'Titanic' glitch leads curious surfers to St. Petersburg College YouTube video
By Sharon Kennedy Wynne, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 3, 2012 The St. Petersburg College YouTube account has been flooded with hits as viewers click to see astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson talk...
View ArticleInternational Plaza gets three new chain stores
By Mark Albright, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 3, 2012 TAMPA — Three chains new to the Tampa Bay market will open stores at International Plaza in coming months.One of them, Urban Outfitters'...
View ArticleWoman sentenced to 13 years for Hudson crash that killed triplet
By Erin Sullivan, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 3, 2012 NEW PORT RICHEY — Betty-Jo Tagerson, the woman who drove her Jeep into a group of children playing tag on a lawn and killed 5-year-old...
View ArticleHundreds of fans turned away from 'America's Got Talent' taping
By Eric Deggans, Times TV/Media Critic Tuesday, April 3, 2012 ST. PETERSBURG — Hundreds of people were turned away from the first of two tapings for NBC's hit unscripted variety show America's Got...
View ArticleDemocratic senator forms 'stand your ground' task force
By Toluse Olorunnipa, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Tuesday, April 3, 2012 TALLAHASSEE — State Sen. Chris Smith, frustrated by what he calls "stalling" by Gov. Rick Scott following the shooting...
View ArticleWellCare Health Plans whistle-blower to receive about $21 million
By Jeff Harrington, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 3, 2012 TAMPA — Whistle-blower Sean Hellein will receive nearly $21 million for triggering a successful federal inquiry into Medicare and Medicaid...
View ArticleHernando commissioners learn of growing deficit in 2012-13 budget
By Barbara Behrendt, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 3, 2012 BROOKSVILLE — Hernando County's potential budget shortfall has nearly doubled since the last time county commissioners discussed the...
View ArticleTufano family to sue Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Bush, Brandon Guyer for $5 million...
By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 3, 2012 PORT CHARLOTTE — The family of the victim in a hit-and-run case that resulted in DUI charges against Rays minor-league pitcher Matt Bush began...
View ArticleCity of St. Petersburg wins $10.4 million verdict against big bank
By Michael Van Sickler, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 3, 2012 TAMPA — In a major victory for St. Petersburg that further feeds into a backlash against Wall Street, a federal jury ruled Tuesday...
View ArticleTampa is in good shape, Bob Buckhorn says, but with challenges ahead
By Richard Danielson, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, April 3, 2012 TAMPA — Bob Buckhorn has always had a zest for big themes, big symbols and big songs.This is a politician who, announcing a run for City...
View ArticleHitting gas instead of brake, woman drives car all the way into Dunedin...
Times staff Tuesday, April 3, 2012 DUNEDIN — An elderly woman accidentally plowed her vehicle into the China Star restaurant at 916 Patricia Ave. on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Pinellas County...
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