TAMPA - A former Pasco County detention deputy is scheduled to plead guilty this morning to a federal charge that he possessed steroids with the intent to distribute. ...more

June 11, 2008

For many black Americans, it's a conversation they find hard to avoid, revisiting old fears in the light of bright new hopes. ...more

February 23, 2008

SEBRING — An Orlando man allegedly told authorities he knew he was driving with a suspended license after he attempted to elude Highlands County Sheriff's deputies Sunday afternoon by traveling against traffic at a high rate of speed on U.S. 27. ...more

February 11, 2008

A high-speed pursuit on Thursday night left a wake of busted fences, three wrecked cruisers and a whole host of questions. ...more

December 18, 2007

Concerned about the prospect of failure in Afghanistan, the Bush administration and NATO have begun three top-to-bottom reviews of the entire mission, from security and counterterrorism to political consolidation and economic development, U.S. and alliance officials said. ...more

December 16, 2007

At first, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden was hesitant to toss the Noles' most productive receiver into the backfield. When offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher first proposed using Preston Parker at tailback against Maryland, Bowden had a list of concerns: ...more

November 19, 2007

A large increase in Border Patrol agents, additional fencing and expanded prosecution of illegal border-crossers contributed to a 20 percent drop in apprehension of undocumented migrants this year at the U.S.-Mexico frontier, immigration officials said Tuesday. ...more

November 7, 2007

It is every kicker's glorious dream or most dreadful nightmare. The team's down two, it's late in the game and fourth down looms. ...more

October 13, 2007

SEBRING — Everything is about teamwork at Highlands Regional Medical Center's new Center for Orthopedic Surgery. Since Tuesday, the 12-bed unit center has separated orthopedic patients from the regular hospital community. Those recovering from hip and knee replacement surgery have a place all of their own. ...more

October 4, 2007

Things finally were looking good for the city's dredging project. After nearly a decade of costly studies and contentious, late-night meetings, city officials proclaimed two weeks ago they were clearing the first hurdle in the regulatory process. ...more

September 13, 2007