MANATEE COUNTY – An 82-year-old woman staying in a Bradenton hotel room fought with a purse-snatcher and chased him through the parking lot, according to a Manatee Sheriff's report. ...more

February 12, 2009

The body of a 54-year-old woman was found in a burning Bradenton home when fire crews were battling the blaze this morning, Manatee County deputies say. The woman's name wasn't available. ...more

February 6, 2009

Despite activist Mark Lunsford's announcement that he likely will sue the Citrus County Sheriff Office, Sheriff Jeff Dawsy said Friday that he will give a speech at a motorcycle-ride fundraiser run by Lunsford that will benefit Lunsford's charities. ...more

February 23, 2008

Despite activist Mark Lunsford's announcement that he likely will sue the Citrus County Sheriff Office, Sheriff Jeff Dawsy today said he will give a speech at a motorcycle-ride fundraiser run by Lunsford that will benefit Lunsford's charities. ...more

February 22, 2008

A man broke into a Lakeland McDonald's restaurant and stole a donation box intended for Ronald McDonald charities, the Polk County Sheriff Office said. ...more

January 15, 2008

Linda Heinz was horrified when she saw Hero, a Great Dane, living in the older model four-door car's back seat. The seat was filled with urine and feces, and the 14-month-old dog was 35 pounds underweight and infested with fleas. ...more

December 20, 2007

LAKELAND - Nineteen Great Danes were removed from deplorable living conditions on Tuesday and a couple was charged with animal cruelty, the Polk County Sheriff Office said. ...more

December 19, 2007