Zachary Johnson's day care documented nine instances when the 17-month-old might have shown signs of abuse or neglect while in the care of his aunt and uncle. ...more

March 24, 2009

PLANT CITY POLICE This crime index is published in an effort to help residents keep track of crime in their neighborhood and to promote public safety. Below is a listing of crimes handled by the Plant City Police Department between March 2-8 arranged by ZIP code. These are crimes that have been investigated by officers and don't reflect unfounded calls for service. ...more

March 18, 2009

The Florida Department of Children and Families never received a call from a neighbor reporting child abuse by a man now charged with killing a toddler in his care, an agency spokeswoman said this morning. ...more

March 16, 2009

An Okeechobee woman remained in jail Friday on a $5,200 cash bond following her arrest on warrants alleging she entered her ex-boyfriend's home without permission and made off with a pair of shoes and other items. ...more

March 15, 2009

CRIME TRACKER This crime index is published in an effort to help residents keep track of crime in their neighborhood and to promote public safety. Below is a listing of crimes handled by the Plant City Police Department between Feb. 23 and March 1 arranged by ZIP code. These are crimes that have been investigated by officers and don't reflect unfounded calls for service. ...more

March 11, 2009

A Davie man remained in jail Monday on a $2,500 bond after law enforcement spotted him driving recklessly in a car that had been reported stolen from a Sebring sports bar. ...more

March 10, 2009

A five-month investigation has led to the arrest of 21 suspects and the dismantling of a theft ring that targeted six central Florida counties, including Highlands County, and was responsible for the theft of thousands of cans of powdered baby formula. ...more

March 6, 2009

Hillsborough County deputies are chasing two burglary suspects in the Lutz area. The suspects tried breaking into a home on Derby Glen Drive, but they were spotted and took off in a vehicle, deputies say. Deputies pursued them, but the suspects bailed out of their car after deputies deployed stop sticks. The suspects are being sought near 150th Street. ...more

March 4, 2009

The following people were booked Tuesday, Feb. 17 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

February 20, 2009

The following people were booked Monday, Feb. 16 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

February 18, 2009