The following people were booked Tuesday, March 31 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

April 4, 2009

The following people were booked March 30 into the Highlands County Jail: Penny Arlene Abel, 38, of 45 Observation Ave., Lake Placid, on a charge of theft of more than $300, but less than $5,000. ...more

April 2, 2009

A 20-month-old girl, who authorities believe was injured while in the care of an Avon Park police officer, remains hospitalized in very critical condition Wednesday, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office. ...more

April 1, 2009

Authorities say a Bradenton woman stabbed an acquaintance from church and then chased another woman with the knife during an argument Monday evening. ...more

March 31, 2009

A 20-month-old girl who sheriff's investigators reported sustained severe injuries Sunday at the hands of Avon Park police officer James Hilton Parker III, 32, of Sebring, was still in "very critical condition," according to Sheriff's Sgt. Darin Hood on Tuesday. ...more

March 31, 2009

Avon Park police officer James Hilton Parker III remained in Highlands County Jail in lieu of $250,000 bond Monday, after being charged Sunday with aggravated child abuse of the 20-month-old baby girl of his live-in girlfriend. ...more

March 30, 2009

A suspected drunk driver crashed into a parked patrol car early Friday morning. ...more

March 28, 2009

A man at a talent show at the University of South Florida pulled out a loaded .357 Magnum and pointed it at a crowd of students Thursday night, said USF police Lt. Meg Ross. ...more

March 28, 2009

A suspected drunk driver crashed into a parked patrol car early Friday morning. ...more

March 27, 2009