An accused robber found himself in trouble Monday night after the intended victim fought back, smacking his head on the ground, police said. ...more

January 20, 2009

The trial of Tyrone Lamont Grimes, accused of killing a bystander in a Brandon bar scuffle, was delayed today until March. ...more

January 14, 2009

The Polk County Sheriff's Office today charged someone in the New Year's Eve shooting death of a 93-year-old Lakeland man: his son. ...more

January 3, 2009

which, actually, is going on 12,000 days ago for Seminoles coach Bobby Bowden - he has understood his primary job description. ...more

November 26, 2008

A man and woman are accused of pulling a gun on an undercover officer during a drug buy, forcing a struggle for the weapon. ...more

November 22, 2008

A long struggle over what kind of milk counts as organic is coming to a head. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently issued draft rules that would require that the cows be on pasture at least half the year and get plenty of fresh grass. The proposals are meant to close a loophole that allows some huge feedlots to sell their milk as organic, even though their cows rarely if ever get to graze on fresh grass. Advocates for family farms and consumers say that's not what shoppers think they're buying when they pay a premium for organic milk. The public comment period on the draft rules runs through Dec. 23. ...more

November 18, 2008

Suzanne Evans has a reason to gripe. Several actually, when you consider she's been in and out of work (mostly out) since her husband died three years ago. Most of the collectibles she spent years acquiring have been sold off to make ends meet and if it wasn't for her friends, Evans wouldn't have a bed at night. ...more

November 16, 2008

A 62-year-old middle school teacher confronted an intruder in her home early this morning and shot the man dead, deputies said. ...more

October 24, 2008

A Jan. 20 trial date was set Thursday for Tyrone Lamont Grimes, who is accused of killing a bystander in a Brandon bar shooting. ...more

October 16, 2008

James Edward McDaniel placed to a gun to a woman's head Wednesday night, and after a struggle, the gun discharged, Hillsborough County deputies say. ...more

September 25, 2008