Not that long ago, it was common practice for a neighborhood to take care of the police officer walking their streets. The local grocery helped out with staples, the diner a hot meal, the cafe a cup of Joe. ...more

November 9, 2008

Highlands County Sheriff Susan Benton compared past issues with evidence handling to "a tidal wave that drowned us." ...more

October 22, 2008

A Largo police officer shot and killed a man Friday who was armed with a pellet gun fashioned to look like a .45-caliber handgun, police said. ...more

October 4, 2008

State Attorney, Sheriff Agree On Second Inventory By GARY PINNELL Highlands Today ...more

September 14, 2008

A press release from State Attorney Jerry Hill says Sheriff Susan Benton has agreed to account for all guns, drugs, cash and DNA evidence. ...more

September 12, 2008

Attorneys for the sons and wife of a Tampa police officer killed in a May 1 motorcycle wreck have put Pasco County on notice of their intent to sue for damages. ...more

May 19, 2008