A Winter Haven man was spared the death penalty today for his role in the 2006 slaying of a Polk County drug dealer. ...more

March 5, 2009

Prosecutors today formally filed their intent to seek the death penalty for Vincent Brown, charged in the kidnapping and killing of Jennifer Johnson, the mother of his 2-year-old daughter. ...more

March 5, 2009

A Frostproof fire is now 100 percent contained but has done plenty of damage. ...more

March 3, 2009

A Polk County man has been convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison in the death of a 25-year-old gay man. ...more

February 27, 2009

Firefighters in three counties are battling at least six brush fires that sparked today in the Tampa Bay area. ...more

February 26, 2009

These are lean times for government in Florida. Government revenue continues to plunge as the recession and real estate bust drag on with no end in sight. So there is a premium these days on getting value for our public dollars. With that in mind, it was interesting to see a list of the salaries of ranking public officials on the Suncoast The Tampa Tribune has compiled. ...more

February 25, 2009

A nightclub dancer reported missing this weekend was found unharmed at her Lakeland home Sunday night. ...more

February 23, 2009

The Bay area's temperatures dipped to 39 degrees Fahrenheit this morning and by about 9 a.m. had climbed into the low 40s. Many residents experienced frost on windshields and felt as if the air were much colder. ...more

February 21, 2009

Eagles remain in title contention with 14-4 run on Friday. Five Spring Hill mat men earn Saturday morning semifinal berths. ...more

February 20, 2009

BARTOW (AP) - U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam would rather be in Florida. Joined by friends and family Thursday in his Bartow hometown, the 34-year-old former state legislator and five-term Republican congressman formally announced his plans to run for Florida agriculture commissioner. ...more

February 20, 2009