SEBRING Officer Theodore E. Bear may not eat, breathe, move much or give out citations but he sure knows how to get drivers to slow down. ...more

November 25, 2008

"It's been a long day, but a day that has come to an end. It ended in the arrest of one of our police officers today." That was the opening statement from Avon Park Police Chief Matt Doughney at a press conference Wednesday night, where he announced that Officer Adam Wayne Willis, 30, was taken into custody following a lengthy investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for misconduct. ...more

November 20, 2008

At one point a few years ago, officers with the Avon Park Police Department were investigating a string of home burglaries. ...more

October 24, 2008

Former St. Louis Cardinals coach George Kissell died Tuesday night at a local hospital after a crash Monday at 110th Avenue and U.S. 19. ...more

October 9, 2008

Former St. Louis Cardinals coach George Kissell is in critical condition after a crash Monday at 110th Avenue and U.S. 19, police say. ...more

October 7, 2008

Police weren't sure whether an armed robber was still in a pawnshop when they were told of a holdup by an employee calling from inside, but now they have determined that in all likelihood the thief slipped out a side door. ...more

October 3, 2008

An Avon Park woman remained in Highlands County Jail without bond Thursday after she was arrested for the second time since Aug. 12, and was charged with burglary, grand theft and dealing in stolen property. ...more

September 27, 2008

A 13-year-old Avon Park Middle School student was in the care of the Department of Juvenile Justice after she reportedly kicked and hit a school official. ...more

September 26, 2008

Police officials continued Wednesday to prepare for the big day starting at 6 a.m. Sept. 29 when its police communications will be dispatched through the Highlands County Sheriff's Office Central Dispatch. ...more

September 18, 2008

A car hit two pedestrians this morning on 88th Avenue North in Pinellas Park, according to TBOTraffic.com. The crash happened between 82nd Avenue North and 94th Avenue North. Some of the injuries are serious. ...more

September 16, 2008