The following people were booked Thursday, Aug. 27 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

September 1, 2009

The mother of Joshua Lee Altersberger described to jurors a family history of abuse and drugs, as the defense presented testimony in day two of the defendant's penalty trial. Altersberger pleaded guilty March 13 to shooting and killing Florida Highway Patrol trooper Nicholas Sottile during a Jan. 12, 2007 traffic stop in Highlands County. A jury was selected last week to hear testimony to help them make a sentencing recommendation. ...more

March 31, 2009

For several years, authorities say, the Valentine Bloods gang has been growing and wreaking havoc on the streets of West Pasco County. ...more

February 12, 2009

A multiagency investigation into the Valentine Bloods gang has yielded arrests, and the agencies will hold a joint news conference this afternoon in Pasco County. The event will allow the agencies to announce who has been arrested. The agencies also will ask for the public's help locating gang members who are fugitives. ...more

February 11, 2009

Seven men accused of using semi-submersible vessels, go-fast boats and other watercraft to smuggle drugs have been extradited from Colombia to the United States to face conspiracy charges, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. ...more

January 21, 2009

The following people were booked Friday, Jan. 2 through Sunday Jan. 4 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

January 7, 2009

The following people were booked Wednesday, Dec. 10 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

December 12, 2008

The following people were booked Friday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 7 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

December 9, 2008

A man and a woman were charged with felony cocaine trafficking and related charges after selling cocaine to undercover officers, authorities said. ...more

September 30, 2008

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to a person who killed a Sarasota man in his car. ...more

August 26, 2008