With just short of a decade of service at Palm Harbor Fire Rescue under his belt, Lt. Scott Sanford has been named Firefighter of the Year by Chief Jim Angle. ...more

December 26, 2009

Authorities say two sets of stop sticks were needed to end a high-speed chase on U.S. 27 Thursday night that began after Highlands County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a man battering his elderly parents. ...more

December 5, 2009

Courthouse security was partially privatized Tuesday with the arrival of six Wackenhut employees. ...more

September 2, 2009

One of the city's most outspoken firefighters is on administrative leave after being accused of violating the city's drug and alcohol policy. ...more

March 18, 2009

One of the city's most outspoken firefighters is on administrative leave after being accused of violating the city's drug and alcohol policy. ...more

March 17, 2009

With almost half his life spent carrying a gun and badge, Capt. Scott Bierwiler had some stories to tell. ...more

February 21, 2009

A Highlands County Sheriff's Office deputy sustained minor injuries after his cruiser overturned Sunday around 11 p.m., on U.S. 27 near Red Lobster. ...more

February 9, 2009

It's a highlight of any Bruce Springsteen concert, and it was even in the short Sunday night set at halftime: watching Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt share the mic. Springsteen's wife, Patti Scialfa, may be part of the band, but onstage, Van Zandt always will be the Boss' lieutenant. As corny as the banter at the end of "Glory Days" was, seeing the two share the mic was a chance to see an iconic rock 'n' roll image in real time. Page 7 ...more

February 2, 2009

American Legion Post 186 will present the Four Chaplains Memorial Service at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 1, at Mariner United Methodist Church, 7079 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. ...more

January 16, 2009

A Polk County sheriff's detention lieutenant was charged with driving under the influence this morning after deputies saw his car swerving and hitting curbs on Cypress Gardens Boulevard in Winter Haven, authorities said. ...more

November 18, 2008