It's a safe bet that Highlands County commissioners expected to make enough off scuba divers at Lake Denton to at least pay for the attendant who takes those $25 per day fees. That's not happening by a mile, and it shows the flaw in the county's strategy. ...more

August 8, 2008

Details are emerging from the alleged anthrax killer investigation that leaves most regular folks wondering how in the world someone with the deceased suspect's mental health problems continue to work in such a sensitive field? ...more

August 6, 2008

A 46-year-old teacher in Pasco County with three children in her van was charged Friday with child neglect and endangerment and driving under the influence. ...more

August 3, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - A 46-year-old teacher in Pasco County with three children in her van was charged Friday with child neglect and endangerment and driving under the influence. ...more

August 2, 2008

Police Chief Russell Barnes and an administrative sergeant were placed on paid leave Tuesday night. ...more

July 30, 2008

In recent days, considerable attention has been given to the licensing of mortgage brokers in the state of Florida. This was prompted by an article appearing in the Miami Herald which implied that the Office of Financial Regulation has been lax in its issuance of mortgage brokers' licenses. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our office takes licensing very seriously. In fact, nearly 30 percent of all mortgage broker applications are not approved. Our office has procedures in place that allow for checks and balances which require each application to undergo a thorough review, insuring that all state requirements are adhered to in the issuance of the license. ...more

July 29, 2008

CRIME TRACKER This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported July 13-19 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. ...more

July 23, 2008

Helping Those At Risk Regarding "Region Needs To Wake Up To Teen Sex Trafficking" (Our Opinion, July 13): ...more

July 20, 2008

The attorney representing the family of a teenager fatally shot by a St. Petersburg police officer is asking the governor's office to assign a new prosecutor to investigate the incident. ...more

July 8, 2008

As they say, a little courtesy goes a long way, especially in community policing. These days, Avon Park police officers are doing routine business and residential property checks, and leaving behind "courtesy cards" that provide residents important phone numbers and tips for making their properties safer. It's part of the new police chief's initiative to "have a more active role in the community as well as more awareness of criminal activity." ...more

June 29, 2008