Tampa Police officers searching for a revolver stolen three-and-a-half years ago say they found marijuana buried in a backyard and a man sleeping in bed with his 4-month-old in a room with loose leaves sprinkled about among baby toys and clothes. ...more

March 14, 2009

Federal Communications Commission officials and deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's gang unit busted a pirate radio station that was reportedly broadcasting information on where to buy drugs. ...more

March 7, 2009

Thirty-seven people were arrested and 109 roosters seized Saturday after Polk County sheriff's deputies received an anonymous tip and broke up a Mulberry cockfighting ring. ...more

January 18, 2009

While conducting a narcotics investigation last night, Polk County Sheriff's Office investigators discovered a cockfighting ring, according to a media release. ...more

January 17, 2009

A local man remained in the Highlands County Jail Friday on an $8,500 bond after being arrested Wednesday evening for allegedly fleeing the scene following a traffic stop. ...more

October 31, 2008

A Bartow man and a teen remained in custody Tuesday following their arrests on prowling-related charges after Avon Park Police say they were caught with burglary tools, hiding behind Bishop's Furniture on early Sunday. ...more

September 10, 2008

POLK CITY – A raid on a marijuana-growing operation Tuesday by a Polk County drug task force led to the arrest of one man. ...more

May 7, 2008

A man and a woman were arrested Wednesday night, accused of running a meth lab in a motor home, the Polk County Sheriff's Office reported. ...more

October 4, 2007