We as citizens of Highlands County are fortunate to have a candidate with Ron Grimming's formidable law enforcement experience, trustworthiness and high moral ethics wanting to serve the needs of this county. He has a proven track record that will enable him to drastically improve community safety, put more deputies on patrol, greatly reduce law enforcement cost to taxpayers and safeguard evidence to ensure effective prosecutions. Ron's calm reserve and even-handed approach to problems are essential in treating all citizens fairly and with upmost respect. There will be no late evening confrontations with county commissioners, store mangers or anyone else. ...more

October 18, 2008

With gangs statewide gaining a toehold in a wide range of criminal enterprises, state and Bay officials put their heads together today to address the problem. ...more

September 9, 2008

HOLIDAY – Pasco sheriff candidates spoke about gangs, response times, budgets and other issues during a July 21 forum before more than 50 members of the Holiday Gardens Estates Civic Association. ...more

July 23, 2008

Graffiti doesn't last long in Timberlane Park. Almost as soon as a gang member finishes tagging a building, road sign or sidewalk, Carlton Lewis and other residents of the Town 'N Country neighborhood are grabbing cameras and cans of paint so they can both document and eradicate the symbols. ...more

June 27, 2008

Graffiti doesn't last long in Timberlane Park. Almost as soon as a gang member finishes tagging a building, road sign or sidewalk, Carlton Lewis and other residents of the Town 'N Country neighborhood are grabbing cameras and cans of paint so they can both document and eradicate the symbols. Lewis spoke at a news conference today in the park that was held to showcase recent efforts by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office to combat gang-related crimes. ...more

June 26, 2008

There is no denying that Florida has a gang problem. In the Tampa Bay area, there are approximately 120 gangs with more than 3,200 members operating within the region. ...more

May 7, 2008

A report released Tuesday on Florida's growing gang problem suggested lawmakers toughen sentencing guidelines and devote more money to protecting witnesses and anti-gang training for police and prosecutors. ...more

January 16, 2008

A report released today on Florida's growing gang problem suggested lawmakers toughen sentencing guidelines and devote more money to protecting witnesses and anti-gang training for police and prosecutors. ...more

January 15, 2008