SARASOTA - For the past century it has been illegal to spit on the streets, sidewalks, floors or stairways of any public space in the city limits, but no more. ...more

December 16, 2008

Attorneys for John A. "Junior" Gotti argued today that prosecutors — who were unable to secure convictions in three New York City racketeering trials — have unfairly moved the organized crime case to Tampa and asked that it be returned to New York. Prosecutors said the Florida indictment charges Gotti with felonies committed here, including laundering money from illegal drug sales, and that Tampa is a fitting location for his trial, scheduled tentatively for April. ...more

November 20, 2008

Twin brothers remained in Highlands County Jail on Tuesday after sheriff's deputies reported finding handguns on them Sunday night while they sat at a picnic table on an empty lot on Vision Street in the Highway Park subdivision. ...more

September 16, 2008

AVON PARK — The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting murder near the old Beachfront at West Garrett and Alabama roads. It's the first homicide of the year. ...more

January 7, 2008