State Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice, and Rep. Kenneth Roberson, R-Port Charlotte, announced plans Monday to introduce a bill to improve the training of 911 operators. ...more

November 17, 2009

Two 19-year-old Port Charlotte men have been charged with tampering with evidence after trying unsuccessfully to gobble down a bag of marijuana before police could find it. ...more

February 25, 2009

The following people were booked Friday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 15 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

February 17, 2009

The bagpipes that traditionally mark the passing of police officers and firemen sounded for Denise Lee today, as the community that was shocked by her murder a year ago gathered to memorialize her legacy of reform to Florida's emergency response system. ...more

January 17, 2009

The city that a year ago watched the unfolding tragedy of the abduction and murder of 21-year-old North Port mother Denise Lee will pause today at City Hall to remember her. ...more

January 17, 2009

The city that a year ago watched the unfolding tragedy of the abduction and slaying of 21-year-old North Port mother Denise Lee will pause Saturday at City Hall to remember her. ...more

January 16, 2009

Nathan Lee, husband of slain North Port mother Denise Lee, is scheduled to appear on the Dr. Phil show today to discuss a mishandled 911 call that might have saved Lee's life, and already the show is generating controversy. ...more

December 12, 2008

ENGLEWOOD - One of Nathan Lee's biggest fears is that his sons will grow up with no real memories of their mother, so every evening he has 2-year-old Noah kiss her good night. ...more

February 7, 2008