A man was shocked by 277 volts of electricity in St. Petersburg today as he connected live wires while standing on a ladder. ...more

October 17, 2008

I am a teacher. When I decided to pursue a career in this wonderful profession there were unpleasant circumstances that I knew I would have to deal with on an almost daily basis: managing an unruly student, working hours beyond what my contract requires, patiently awaiting salary negotiations while still performing my job to the best of my ability. ...more

October 15, 2008

I have lived in Highlands County for more than 37 years and have watched with enthusiasm and excitement as many friends, co-workers and now our children, have the opportunity to seek quality education in our community. South Florida Community College has advanced in many more ways than we ever dreamed and the presence of both the past president Dr. Cornelius and the current president Dr. Stephens has brought a great quality of learning and opportunity. It was with great disappointment that I read a letter to the editor from Mr. Jerry Dejonge spewing disparaging remarks about our sheriff. He is the criminal justice representative for the college, and what is most disturbing is that my son is currently enrolled in the law enforcement academy. ...more

October 9, 2008

Spending too much time on "fake work"? You know, churning out reports no one will read, attending meetings with aimless agendas or send e-mails to co-workers who don't need them. ...more

October 5, 2008

Even after nearly 23 years on the job and thousands of cases, Jane Occhiolini remembers her first call to help a victim deal with the aftermath of a horrific event. ...more

September 26, 2008

A Largo elementary school teacher was arrested today, accused of having a sexual relationship with a teenager, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

September 24, 2008

He's only 11, but Jordan Ramus might be destined for greatness - or at least the December cover of Sports Illustrated Kids. ...more

September 20, 2008

Lindsay Lohan had words for her father on her blog. ...more

August 29, 2008

When Melissa Dojka heard a noise in her bathroom while she was taking a shower, she figured it was her boyfriend. ...more

August 26, 2008

When Melissa Dojka heard a noise in her bathroom while she was taking a shower, she figured it was her boyfriend. ...more

August 25, 2008