A Lakeland man was charged with second degree murder in the stabbing of another man after an argument led to knife play Saturday evening, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

February 22, 2009

When the American bulldog Prince Charming attacked Rocky Tolison's stepson about four years ago, the boy needed 128 sutures, Tolison said. ...more

February 18, 2009

When the American bulldog Prince Charming attacked Rocky Tolison's stepson four years ago, the injuries were so severe that the boy needed 128 sutures, Tolison said. ...more

February 17, 2009

Ingram's Pro Karate Center's annual Black Belt Extravaganza entertained a crowd of about 300 people last Saturday evening at River Ridge Middle-High School while allowing students to showcase their talents and be promoted to higher belts. ...more

February 14, 2009

Florida State receiver Preston Parker is out of jail after posting a $500 bond. ...more

February 1, 2009

The Rays are on the verge of addressing their final apparent area of need this offseason, left-handed relief help, by signing veteran Brian Shouse. ...more

January 31, 2009

The winners of the 2009 Central Florida Barbecue were announced Saturday evening before an enthusiastic crowd at Firemen's Field, with Bubba Latimer of Bub-Ba-Q accepting the Grand Champion trophy. ...more

January 12, 2009

The winners of the 2009 Central Florida BBQ were announced Saturday evening before an enthusiastic crowd at Firemens Field with Bubba Latimer of Bub-Ba-Q accepting the Grand Champion trophy. ...more

January 11, 2009

The winners of the 2009 Central Florida BBQ were announced Saturday evening before an enthusiastic crowd at Firemens Field with Bubba Latimer of Bub-Ba-Q accepting the Grand Champion Trophy. ...more

January 10, 2009

A 31-year-old man died when his pick-up truck lost control while trying to pass other cars in Polk County east of Lakeland on Saturday evening. ...more

January 4, 2009