A Plant City Fire Rescue captain who violated protocol but may have saved a choking boy's life has been named the city's 2009 Firefighter of the Year. Fire Chief George Shiley said Capt. Stacy Stearns' honor was based on the nomination of his peers and a review committee's selection. ...more

November 30, 2009

With kayak fishing growing in popularity, a tournament series is being launched at the end of this month for all those who enjoy casting a line in between paddles. ...more

November 28, 2009

With kayak fishing growing in popularity, a tournament series is being launched at the end of this month for all those who enjoy casting a line in between paddles. ...more

November 27, 2009

With kayak fishing growing in popularity, a tournament series is being launched at the end of this month for all those who enjoy casting a line in between paddles. ...more

November 21, 2009

A mother and daughter were arrested by city police Thursday afternoon, accused of bilking their 93-year-old relative, who has dementia and other ailments, for nearly $21,000. ...more

November 7, 2009

A single-engine airplane went down Tuesday afternoon at Slough Ditch, between County Road 621 and State Road 70 in the southern part of Highlands County, according to the Highlands County Sheriff's Office. ...more

November 3, 2009

A fire broke out this morning on the second floor of a building that houses residents 55 and older, prompting authorities to evacuate about 20 people, fire officials said. No residents in the building were injured, Capt. K. Larry Thompson of Lealman Fire District said. The 20 residents were congregating this morning at a clubhouse at Town Apartments, 5855 18th St., N., awaiting the American Red Cross to help them find shelter, Thompson said. ...more

October 23, 2009

Firefighters from across Florida learned how to fight fires aboard large vessels by practicing Tuesday on the SS American Victory. ...more

October 21, 2009

While New Port Richey police officers investigate leads, they aren't releasing much new information about Sunday night's bomb scare at a Sweetbay Supermarket. "We're following up with some that we're hopeful could lead to the identification of the suspect," Capt. Jeffrey Harrington said this afternoon. ...more

September 28, 2009

A U.S. Marine died Thursday in Hardee County after his parachute failed to deploy during a training exercise. ...more

September 13, 2009