Sgt. Sally Vega's ability to speak Spanish makes her an asset to the Avon Park Police Department, whether in gaining the confidence of suspects who can't speak English or catching those who only pretend that they don't. ...more

December 13, 2009

One of southeast Hillsborough's most well-known nonprofit organizations has a birthday coming up. ...more

October 21, 2009

The biggest cocaine seizure in Hillsborough County history could translate into playground equipment for community parks, materials for teachers or clothes for migrant workers' children. ...more

April 25, 2009

Imagine being Avon Park Police Chief Matt Doughney. He's been on the job 10 months and he's watched his department come apart piece by piece, and none of it is his fault. ...more

April 1, 2009

Instead of being populated with squad cars, the parking lot of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office District 4 facility was recently transformed to a festive destination with food stands, musical performances and more than 2,000 visitors. ...more

March 25, 2009

Brush fires in Ruskin and Haines City kept Tampa Bay area firefighters busy on Sunday. A blaze in Ruskin that grew to 150 acres was contained by 10 p.m., Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Capt. Bruce Delk said. ...more

March 16, 2009

Despite the economy, migrant workers are finding jobs locally - at least in citrus. ...more

March 10, 2009

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office wants the area's migrant population to feel comfortable reporting crimes to the authorities. ...more

March 4, 2009

Receiving a phone call saying a bus has crashed through your business is not how someone wants to start their work day. ...more

February 26, 2009

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office wants the area's migrant population to feel comfortable reporting crimes to the authorities. ...more

February 25, 2009