Highlands County Elections Supervisor Joe Campbell is a Democrat. His top assistant, Norma Stokes, is a Republican. ...more

February 26, 2009

Sebring alumnus Chaz Abeln struck out 10 over 7.1 innings on Monday and fellow Blue Streak Ryan Williams hit his third home run of the season as the South Florida Community College baseball team cruised to an 11-4 victory over CBCC Catonsville (Maryland) at Panther Field. ...more

February 25, 2009

A South Florida man with at least 190 arrests is facing charges in a carjacking attempt. ...more

February 24, 2009

Preston Parker's legal problems are continuing less than a month after his was kicked off Florida State University's football team. Parker was charged with DUI by Tallahassee police in January. That arrest violated his probation in a Palm Beach County case, and a warrant was issued for his arrest, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. Parker turned himself in Sunday night, and he was being held in the Palm Beach County jail, according to the sheriff's office Web site. ...more

February 23, 2009

Turns out a single vote can make a difference. That's the lesson learned from a weekend recount in Palm Beach's hotly contested mayoral race. Incumbent Jack McDonald had 1,590 votes to 1,589 for Gerry Goldsmith. Barring a lawsuit challenging the results, McDonald keeps the office. ...more

February 23, 2009