Days after the arrest of a suspect in the presumed kidnapping and slaying of their son, the parents of a missing Lakeland man said his absence has devastated their lives. ...more

December 25, 2009

The suspect in the kidnapping and slaying of a Lakeland man who went missing in April 2008 will remain behind bars without bail. ...more

December 20, 2009

The suspect in the kidnapping and slaying of a Lakeland man who has been missing since April 2008 will remain behind bars without bail. ...more

December 19, 2009

Twenty months after Robert Wiles was kidnapped, the FBI said Friday that the Lakeland man is dead and his killer is in custody. ...more

December 19, 2009

Twenty months after Robert Wiles was kidnapped, the FBI said today that the Lakeland man is dead and his killer is in custody. ...more

December 18, 2009

Near the Ringling Causeway Bridge it didn't take long to spot a homeowner soaking his lawn about 11 a.m. today. It was a violation of two watering rules. The restrictions allow watering on Tuesdays or Thursdays only, based on even or odd addresses. Restrictions also bar watering any day between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. "I think our residents have been very responsive," said Javier Vargas of the city of Sarasota Public Works Department. ...more

March 27, 2009

Nearly a year after their son, Robert, was kidnapped from the family business at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Pamela and Thomas Wiles think he is still alive and are willing to work with the kidnappers to get him back. ...more

February 28, 2009

Nearly a year after their son, Robert, was kidnapped from the family business at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Pamela and Thomas Wiles believe he is still alive and are willing to work with the kidnappers to get him back. ...more

February 26, 2009

I am the vice president of our homeowners association. We live in villas, not condominiums. Can two married people living together under the same roof both serve on the association's board at the same time? Is there any difference if they are condominiums or villas? ...more

January 11, 2009

Former Mayor Joe Johnston III wants to get back on the city council. ...more

August 30, 2008