Joshua Basso, 29, was looking for sex Wednesday morning and out of minutes on his cell phone, according to Tampa police. ...more

November 13, 2009

Joshua Basso, 29, was looking for sex Wednesday morning and out of minutes on his cell phone, according to Tampa police. So he called the only number that worked: 911. ...more

November 12, 2009

The number of Florida counties with probable cases of swine flu is growing. ...more

May 3, 2009

If you earn $42,000 or less, you can get free federal tax preparation help today at several area locations. Volunteers in coordination with the Internal Revenue Service will also offer other free IRS services for anyone who needs it. ...more

March 20, 2009

A 26-year-old woman was killed after she lost control of her car and crashed on Interstate 275 this morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said. ...more

October 25, 2008

David Broadhurst and Lisa Lauver were in a room at La Quinta Inns & Suites on North 30th Street on Tuesday night when they heard a knock on the door about 9:30, police said. ...more

September 10, 2008

Gerald Bailey, commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, said today he is satisfied Gov. Charlie Crist is safe despite a threatening letter containing white powder that arrived for him at the Capitol on Wednesday. ...more

August 22, 2008

I want you to be aware of a scam that almost happened to me. We don't think it happens in our small town, but it does! I was selling a goat on strato.net and got a "supposed" buyer. I was told the amount that would be sent would be in excess of my price. I was to keep my amount and wire the remainder to the "shipper," then the goat would be picked up. I was told to send the money to the United Kingdom, and was given the person's name and address to send it to. I received a cashiers check that looked legitimate from Frost National Bank in San Antonio, Texas, but when someone from Michigan wants a goat from Highlands County, and sends me a check for $4,000, it seems like something is wrong with that picture. ...more

February 21, 2008

SEBRING – Do you own a car? That's one of the questions which could land you in big trouble with the federal government if you're an employer and you pose that question to an applicant during a job interview. Here are some other non-offensive sounding questions which also could lead to a federal lawsuit accusing you of violating United States anti-discrimination laws: ...more

February 10, 2008

A Kissimmee River Estates woman was safe Thursday after reporting her ex-boyfriend kidnapped her, dragged her from her remote Highlands County home Wednesday night and then drove her into Okeechobee County. Highlands County Sheriff's investigators have issued a "be on the lookout" for David Michael Yates, 40, of last known address, 2265 Cross Roads, Lucedale, Miss. Sheriff's Lt. Tim Lethbridge reported that at 8:23 p.m. they received a 911 call from the victim that her ex-boyfriend was trying to break into her home. Then the telephone went dead. Yates and the victim reportedly lived together for four years prior to a breakup about six months ago. He did not take the breakup very well, Lethbridge said. "When the deputy arrived there were signs that the home had been broken into," Lethbridge said. ...more

December 28, 2007