Florida Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence in Tampa Killing

The Florida Supreme Court recently overturned the double death sentences imposed on a Tampa man in the murders of his wife and stepdaughter. The court unanimously vacated the two murder convictions of Khalid Ali Pasha and returned the case to... [Read More]

Plant City Couple Pleads Guilty to Meth Charges

A Plant City couple pleaded guilty last week in Tampa’s federal court to charges that they conspired to manufacture methamphetamine in the presence of their young children. Beth Nickerson Cantin and Matthew Brian Cantin face up to 20 years in... [Read More]

Tampa Man Guilty of Federal Drug and Gun Charges

Earlier this month, a Tampa federal jury found St. Petersburg man, Aaron Cainion, guilty of possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute it, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possessing a firearm and ammunition after... [Read More]

Three Charged in Brooksville Murder

Three people have been arrested and charged in relation to a weekend stabbing and carjacking in Hernando County, Florida. A day after the attack, deputies arrested Sherrie Dicus, Steven Wesolek and Sabrina Dicus. They are currently in custody. Enrique Daniel... [Read More]

Sopranos Actor Arrested for DUI in Tampa

Actor Joseph Gannascoli, most recently known for playing gay mobster Vito Spatafore on the HBO series “The Sopranos,” was arrested this weekend in Tampa and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Gannascoli made a special appearance Thursday evening... [Read More]

Utah Death Row Inmate Executed by Firing Squad

The State of Utah executed Ronnie Lee Gardner, a convicted killer, last night shortly after midnight local time.  Gardner’s execution received substantial national attention because it was carried out by a firing squad. It was the first time in at... [Read More]

St. Petersburg Police Plan DUI Checkpoint for Friday Night

St. Petersburg police are planning to run a DUI checkpoint on Friday, June 18, 2010. The checkpoint will cover all southbound traffic at 1700 34th St. N at the Publix supermarket. According to a media release, the checkpoint will be... [Read More]

Georgia Woman Extradited for Pasco Murder Charges

Amanda Logue of Leesburg, Georgia was extradited from that state to Florida this week. She now faces a first-degree murder charge in Pasco County for allegedly killing a Hudson tattoo shop owner. Logue is being held at the Land O’... [Read More]