Wanted in Highlands County

Maria Yesenia Gomez, 23, of last known address: 3508 Bristol St., Sebring, on a charge of failure to appear on a charge of knowingly driving while driver's license suspended or revoked first offense. ...more

December 22, 2009

Stores go all-out to outwit retail thieves

At Publix supermarkets, security is more than just video surveillance. An alarm sounds if someone tries to take more than one can of baby formula at a time. There are decoy shoppers to keep an eye on the aisles. ...more

December 20, 2009

Stores wage stealthy war against organized theft rings

At Publix Supermarkets, security is more than just video surveillance. ...more

December 17, 2009

Hernando County Crime Tracker

The sheriff divides Hernando County into three districts which are further broken down into zones, based on population density. District 9 in District 3 shows calls handled by the sheriff in Brooksville, but not city police calls. The report shows where deputies were dispatched and does not necessarily mean arrests were made. Sex crimes, child abuse and neglect/exploitation of the elderly offenses are not listed in this report. ...more

December 3, 2009