Three people were hurt today in a two-car collision in Polk County, deputies said. ...more

November 14, 2009

A 9-year-old boy accidentally drowned in Lake Cannon in Polk County, deputies said today. Sony Georges was reported missing late Sunday. Deputies found his body this morning in the lake. ...more

April 27, 2009

A masked man trying to rob a group of people playing dominoes Sunday afternoon shot one person before running from the scene, according to Tampa police. ...more

December 28, 2008

More than 70 performers from the Plant City Children's Theatre presented their annual performance of a holiday classic, "The Nutcracker," to a packed house Dec. 13. ...more

December 23, 2008

The local state attorney's investigation into the police shooting of 17-year-old Javon Dawson was complete and thorough, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has concluded after conducting an independent review. ...more

October 6, 2008

Two paramedics from different agencies are facing felony cocaine possession charges after authorities found them with crack cocaine during traffic stops, records show. ...more

August 2, 2008

Two paramedics from different agencies are facing felony cocaine possession charges after authorities found them with crack cocaine during traffic stops, records show. ...more

August 1, 2008

A former carnival worker pleaded guilty Monday and received three life sentences on charges of murder, armed robbery and burglary with battery. ...more

June 17, 2008

TAMPA - A former carnival worker pleaded guilty today, picking up three life sentences on charges of murder, armed robbery and burglary with battery. If convicted at trial, Jarvis Sylvester Tabron, 36, could have been sentenced to death. ...more

June 16, 2008

A 7-month-old girl is in critical condition after being ejected from an unsecured car seat during a crash Wednesday night in Winter Haven. ...more

February 7, 2008