Three times during his nearly 27 years in prison, Charles Chatman went before a parole board and refused to admit he was a rapist. His steadfastness was vindicated Thursday, when a judge released him because of new DNA evidence showing he wasn't. ...more

January 4, 2008

On Nov. 17 at the Inverness Golf and Country Club, Lt. Larry "Buddy" Grant, Deputy Sheriff, was awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Law Enforcement Medal by the Withlacoochee Chapter SAR in recognition of his diligence and decisive action which saved the life of a 15-day-old baby. ...more

December 19, 2007

The youngest of my three children will graduate from college in two days. It is the fulfillment of a dream for him, and a step toward what I know will be a bright future. I'm happy, and proud, and … sad. Yes, sad, because this is a huge sea change in my life. ...more

December 16, 2007

Polk County deputies say they've solved the case of a young woman who was killed and then had her body set on fire in Poinciana this month. ...more

November 28, 2007

PLANT CITY - The Florida Strawberry Festival's first queen has died at age 93. Charlotte Rosenberg, who was crowned in 1930, died Oct. 17 in Tallahassee, where she lived for many years. ...more

November 6, 2007

Tara called my XM radio show distressed about her debt. But unlike many people who complain about the bills they allowed to mount, much of her debt was not her fault. ...more

October 14, 2007

TAMPA - A former Wharton High School student who had a nearly two-year sexual relationship with her teacher and coach told a judge today she doesn't want the teacher to go to jail. ...more

October 8, 2007

Dear Abby: I am a 17-year-old high school senior. My parents and I don't get along. I swear to goodness that they hate me, plus they don't trust a single thing that I do. I am about to ship out for training in the Army, and I will be gone six months. ...more

September 9, 2007