TAMPA BAY DOWNS TODAY'S ENTRIES 1st - Purse $14,000, Maiden Claiming $25,000-$20,000, 2yo, 6 furlongs. ...more

December 26, 2009

Sgt. Sally Vega's ability to speak Spanish makes her an asset to the Avon Park Police Department, whether in gaining the confidence of suspects who can't speak English or catching those who only pretend that they don't. ...more

December 13, 2009

A Lake Placid man was arrested on warrants alleging that he failed to file tax returns between 2005 and 2008. ...more

September 16, 2009

Two Lake Placid men died earlier this week after being involved in a two-vehicle accident in Putnam County. ...more

June 14, 2009

A Crystal Springs man pleaded no contest to attempted murder Thursday and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. ...more

June 12, 2009

The brother-in-law of actress Katie Holmes was found dead in a home in Sarasota at age 48, officials say. ...more

April 16, 2009

SEBRING A Sebring resident charged in connection with the November hit-and-run death of an Avon Park man will next appear in court Wednesday. ...more

February 17, 2009

There is only one more week left before postseason wrestling begins, but it will be a big one for Hillsborough County programs. ...more

January 27, 2009

4A-8 GIRLS SOCCER Zephyrhills junior forward Amber Morgenstern scores on a rebound as the No. 2 seed Lady Bulldogs oust the No. 3 seed Springstead, 1-0. ...more

January 22, 2009

4A-8 GIRLS SOCCER Springstead sophomore goalkeeper Monica Vega comes up large with a key saves in regulation and two in penalty kicks as the Eagles slip past upset-minded Pasco, 2-1. SHS FACES Z'HILLS IN THURSDAY SEMIFINAL AT 5:30 P.M. ...more

January 22, 2009