An eighth-grader was arrested Saturday, accused of resisting an officer with violence. ...more

January 22, 2008

An eighth-grader was arrested Saturday, accused of resisting an officer with violence. ...more

January 21, 2008

Sheriff Brad Steube did something that nobody has ever done around here: ...more

December 26, 2007

BRADENTON - Sheriff Brad Steube did something that nobody has ever done around here before: He spent more than $30,000 in seized drug money and built a regulation basketball court at the parking lot of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. ...more

December 25, 2007

Waterford Crystal Drive is one of those suburban streets that seem so new as to have no history at all. But the suicide of a teenage girl, and allegations she had been tormented by a neighbor over the Internet, have brought a reaction that is old, almost tribal, in its nature. ...more

December 7, 2007

The equation is simple: More patrols equals less crime. But budget realities limit the number of sheriff's deputies on the street. So the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is looking to boost its presence by recruiting enough volunteers to form a Citizen Patrol. ...more

October 27, 2007

In the 1950s and '60s, the sight of leather clad bikers rumbling into town was enough to make people call the police. ...more

October 6, 2007

As the sun rose over our beautiful Lake Placid last Sunday, everyone was there. The American Legion passing out flags in their crisp white shirts. The Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce with CEO Eileen May decked out in shimmering patriotic red. Our first responders, sheriffs, police officers, firemen and women and EMTs in their starched uniforms and shiny patent leather shoes. The fire trucks, squad cars and ambulances were all clean and shiny. The musicians were well rehearsed. The speakers all had carefully, thoughtfully prepared notes and messages. The bagpiper was ready for Amazing Grace. The bugler prepared for Taps. Even Stanford from The Heron's Garden was sporting a red, white and blue tie while setting out complimentary coffee and donuts. Yes, everyone was there. Everyone but you, our community. ...more

September 14, 2007