Police have released the name of a man they say robbed a group of men, shot one and pistol-whipped another, then carjacked a woman before shooting at police and ultimately turning the gun on himself Friday afternoon. ...more

March 21, 2009

Firefighters with three agencies are trying to contain a brush fire that has burned 40 acres near State Road 640 in Polk County, southwest of Bartow. ...more

February 5, 2009

A 10-year-old girl died Tuesday afternoon after an 11-year-old boy visiting her Fort Meade home for Christmas shot her with a gun found in the bedroom, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. ...more

December 24, 2008

AVON PARK — Spotting your opponent five runs is never a wise decision, but Travis Crosson Tree Service likes to live dangerously. The Avon Park team rallied from a deep hole to beat Wells Roofing, Inc. 13-5 during the opening day of the Avon Park Dixie Boys (ages 13-14) Invitational Tournament on Saturday at Durrah Martin Sports Recreational Complex. ...more

June 1, 2008

Today's schedule BASEBALL Robinson at Middleton, 1 p.m.; Gaither at Plant, 1 p.m.; Hillsborough at Jesuit, 1 p.m.; Tampa Prep at Ft. Meade, 11 a.m.; Bishop McLaughlin at Lake Mary Prep, 3 p.m. ...more

February 23, 2008