A Sebring woman who was reported missing on Friday was located later in the evening at Highlands Regional Medical Center, according to Sheriff's Det. Jamie Davidson on Monday. ...more

February 23, 2009

Polk County sheriff's detectives are investigating a stabbing death that occurred tonight near the intersection of Harrelson and Chart Pine roads in North Lakeland. ...more

February 21, 2009

Two Haines City children were seriously injured in a crash Wednesday night in Polk County. ...more

February 19, 2009

Longtime city commissioner and former mayor Mike Sparkman was scheduled this week for nonsurgical treatment for prostate cancer. ...more

February 18, 2009

One person was shot at a Publix warehouse in Lakeland today, and the shooter appears to have committed suicide, Lakeland police spokesman Jack Gillen said. ...more

February 17, 2009

Dramatic results of smoke-free law in Colorado has implications for both Hernando and Citrus counties. ...more

February 16, 2009

A veterinarian gave Shannon Fiehler a bit of advice after she adopted a 4-month-old shelter dog that was part border collie and part Labrador retriever. ...more

February 14, 2009

Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a two-car collision Thursday night that claimed the life of a 28-year-old Davenport woman. Sharon Danespour was pronounced dead after she was taken to Lakeland Regional Medical Center following the 7:49 p.m. wreck, troopers said. ...more

February 13, 2009

A Highlands County Sheriff's Office deputy sustained minor injuries after his cruiser overturned Sunday around 11 p.m., on U.S. 27 near Red Lobster. ...more

February 9, 2009

A Central High School senior suspected of hitting a woman with his car Thursday night near Hexam Road shot and killed himself when authorities in Levy County pulled him over, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. ...more

February 7, 2009