DADE CITY - In an effort to reach a consensus, Pasco County commissioners voted 5-0 this morning to name Jeffrey Steinsnyder the new county attorney. ...more

November 6, 2007

SEBRING –– Dr. Luis Peña took pride in his successful three-decade medical practice where he was known for taking care of people. And because the people of Highlands County showed faith in him, he's passing it on. Born in Colombia, South America, Peña attended medical school in Spain. He trained at Ravenna and Cleveland, Ohio, and then specialized in internal medicine at Tulane in New Orleans. After graduation in 1976, he explored different areas to decide where to start his practice. While at Tulane, he'd suffered from sinus and allergy problems, and his doctor suggested he find a better climate. On vacation in Florida, he stopped and visited a fellow doctor in Sebring. Peña discovered his sinuses had cleared and that he felt better. "This place is what I'm looking for," he said. ...more

October 29, 2007

PINELLAS PARK - A former Illinois public defender was arrested this week on charges that he stole from clients while in private practice in Union County, Ill., the Illinois attorney general's office announced this week. ...more

October 24, 2007

Commissioners today delayed a decision for two weeks on choosing the successor to retiring County Attorney Robert Sumner. ...more

October 23, 2007

It's not uncommon for emotionally troubled kids, no matter how much they are hurting, to shudder at the thought of going through a self-help treatment program. ...more

October 3, 2007

It's not uncommon for emotionally troubled kids, no matter how much they are hurting, to shudder at the thought of going through a self-help treatment program. ...more

October 1, 2007