A Lutz man who robbed a Land O' Lakes bank Friday has been arrested, Pasco County deputies say. Deputies arrested Mark Anthony Thomson, 35, of 18830 Carr Drive. ...more

November 14, 2008

When it comes to elections, lyrics by songwriter Mark Knopfler might best describe the day-after feelings of those who believed passionately in their candidates or issues. ...more

November 8, 2008

Gunshots erupted outside a barroom early this morning and two men were hospitalized with wounds that were not considered life threatening. ...more

October 24, 2008

Now that's a Texas two-step. A flawlessly executed one at that. ...more

October 19, 2008

President Reagan once said (Jan. 26 1982) "We don't have to turn to our history books for heroes. They are all around us." This is true in our Highlands County. We have the honor and privilege to have the finest law enforcement officers in the county. Many of these courageous officers have faced death and suffered hardships while protecting our lives and properties. ...more

October 16, 2008

The roommate of Thomas Andrew Grieco, charged in the shooting death of 17-year-old Brooke McDonald, said he believes Grieco meant no harm and thought the .44-caliber Magnum revolver was unloaded. ...more

October 15, 2008

The funeral service for a 17-year-old girl who was shot at a party Saturday has been moved to Plant City Church of God, 2103 Mud Lake Road. ...more

October 8, 2008

The funeral service Thursday for a 17-year-old girl who was shot at a party Saturday has been moved to Plant City Church of God, 2103 Mud Lake Road. ...more

October 7, 2008

I am a retired police chief from a major city. I reside in Highlands County and have been listening and reading about the conflicts within the Highlands County Sheriff's Office. I am very concerned about the current sheriff's mismanagement of the budget and the conflict between the sheriff and other elected officials. ...more

October 7, 2008

Nearly two years ago, his college football career appeared to be over. Florida International University's Marshall McDuffie Jr. - after his role in an ugly 2006 football brawl with Miami that made national headlines, forced 31 player suspensions and indirectly led to the firing of both head coaches - was kicked off the team. ...more

September 19, 2008