It was like a scene straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster. Several deputies - wearing bulletproof vests and helmets and carrying automatic weapons - ducked behind vehicles parked near the Highlands County Sheriff's Office and the county courthouse late Thursday morning. ...more

October 11, 2008

Political advisers tell candidates that to win they must create widespread "name recognition." Mr. Grimming has apparently listened. He and/or his backers have spread his campaign signs all over Highlands County. But, as a voter, I do not know who Mr. Grimming is or what he stands for. ...more

September 25, 2008

Armwood senior Dykerius Cross was arrested Tuesday on a felony count of burglary of an unoccupied dwelling and a misdemeanor count of criminal mischief, according to a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrest report. ...more

September 17, 2008

Contrary to statements given by an inmate, attorney Barry Cohen has never been investigated by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in connection with the Nov. 24, 1997 disappearance of 5-month-old Sabrina Paige Aisenberg, says sheriff David Gee. ...more

July 27, 2008

It's that time of year when a holiday tradition doesn't mix with the laws of the road. ...more

December 31, 2007

It's that time of year when a holiday tradition doesn't mix with the laws of the road. ...more

December 29, 2007

The killing of Hillsborough County sheriff's Sgt. Ronald Harrison helped make Florida the nation's second deadliest state for law enforcement officers. ...more

December 27, 2007

The News Center 200 S. Parker St., Tampa Everest University (formerly Florida Metropolitan Univ.) Campuses at: 2471 McMullen-Booth Rd., Ste 200, Clearwater 3319 W. Hillsborough Av, Tampa 3924 Coconut Palm Dr., Brandon 995 E. Memorial Blvd, Ste 110, Lakeland ...more

November 27, 2007

TAMPA – Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Cato June was arrested early this morning and charged with driving under the influence. ...more

November 19, 2007

Regarding Jon Bush's comments in a letter to the editor: ...more

October 25, 2007