Two Avon Park boys were in the care of the Department of Juvenile Justice on Thursday after they were arrested and charged with burglary of a home in the 100 block of Southland Court where Avon Park police say they stole some video games. ...more

July 31, 2008

A state attorney's office investigation has determined a fatal shooting by three Pinellas Park police officers was justifiable homicide. ...more

July 29, 2008

The city council will decide today whether it will turn up the volume on people blasting their stereos all over the neighborhood by making bigger fines for them. ...more

July 28, 2008

Florence, S.C. resident Nachenga Robinson was taking her three children and a friend of her father's to a Pinellas Park Wal-Mart when she was killed when her car was struck by a person police said was fleeing from an undercover drug sting. ...more

July 19, 2008

SEBRING - The six candidates for county commissioner kept it civil during their hour Tuesday at the candidate forum, but Ron Grimming and Mike Rowan were sharply critical of incumbent Sheriff Susan Benton. ...more

July 16, 2008

The Florida Highway Patrol is at the scene of a fatal motorcycle crash involving a 20-year-old rider, authorities said. ...more

July 14, 2008

AVON PARK — Putting a temporary license tag in the rear window or anywhere other than the bracket provided for a license tag could result in a non-moving violation in the state of Florida, since a new law took effect July 1. The law is supposed to help law enforcement officers make a quick and easy identification during routine traffic stops. ...more

July 5, 2008

SEBRING — With more riders hitting the long, lonesome highway, those who want a ticket to ride and don't already have a motorcycle endorsement now have to successfully complete a "Basic Rider Course" before being allowed to ride on public roads. ...more

July 3, 2008

As they say, a little courtesy goes a long way, especially in community policing. These days, Avon Park police officers are doing routine business and residential property checks, and leaving behind "courtesy cards" that provide residents important phone numbers and tips for making their properties safer. It's part of the new police chief's initiative to "have a more active role in the community as well as more awareness of criminal activity." ...more

June 29, 2008

PINELLAS PARK Police officers responded to a call of gunfire early this morning, but witnesses said it was just teens setting off fireworks. An hour later a man showed up at an area hospital with gunshot wound he said he got at the initial location. ...more

June 29, 2008