It took roughly an hour of deliberation before a jury returned with a not guilty verdict in the case of an Avon Park man accused of shooting another last December. ...more

December 18, 2009

As in many cities, serving on City Council is a part-time job. It pays $4,320 per year. But as council members all over are fond of saying, it isn't about the money; it's about serving the community. ...more

December 5, 2009

Convicted rapist Jerrod Pass faces three more life terms after being found guilty Friday in another sexual assault. ...more

November 7, 2009

The 43-year-old nurse's aide was in the front row as prosecutors made their final arguments against the man accused of raping her on Aug. 18, 2007. ...more

June 19, 2009

A Highlands County jury returned a not guilty verdict June 9 for a Lake Placid man charged with felony fleeing/eluding a law enforcement officer. ...more

June 19, 2009

A bill (SB 2276) that passed the Legislature today and is headed to the governor would require anyone arrested on a felony charge to submit DNA, usually a sample of saliva. ...more

May 1, 2009

A Polk County man has been convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison in the death of a 25-year-old gay man. ...more

February 27, 2009

A mentally ill woman who told police she was trying to "kill the demons" when she stabbed her 2-year-old son to death in 2007 may avoid criminal prosecution. ...more

February 7, 2009

A mentally ill woman who told police she was trying to "kill the demons" when she stabbed her 2-year-old son to death in 2007 may avoid criminal prosecution. Two psychologists who evaluated Jessica Warren have determined that she didn't understand the nature or consequence of her actions at the time of the killing, said Assistant State Attorney Mike Halkitis. ...more

February 6, 2009

Homebuilder's trial ends with 20-year sentence One of the largest homebuilder fraud cases in Florida's history ended in a guilty verdict for Steven Bartlett. Bartlett was accused of misappropriating close to $1.6 million intended for home construction for his own personal use. ...more

January 2, 2009