A deputy and her dog receive the credit for the happy ending in the case of a missing 12-year-old boy who moved from Belize to Lakeland two weeks ago. ...more

February 15, 2008

First, let me congratulate you on researching the article which ran a few months back, regarding the proposed dog "beach day" at Pine Island. If I recall correctly, I was not the only person who found your attitude regarding allowing dogs and their human companions to enjoy Pine Island, for a few hours, one day a month, a couple months out of the year; negative and selfish. ...more

February 14, 2008

"Love is like the look of a rose, the smell of rain or the feeling of forever." ...more

February 14, 2008

Douglas wasted no time fitting in with Allison and Keith Gadd, but he had to get over his shyness when he first met the Plant City couple. ...more

February 11, 2008

Tanglewood management implemented a rule that forbids dog owners from walking their dogs on Tanglewood streets. Dogs must be transported by car or golf carts to designated areas. ...more

February 7, 2008

It is amazing to think that one individual could cause so much trouble for individuals trying to provide a much needed service to the community. How could a facility exist for over 15 years without complaints and then have the noise become intolerable after one individual moves into the area? The complainant was told, at the time he visited the rental property, that a kennel was located nearby. Common sense would have told anyone that there would be barking. If the barking is as bad as the complainant now claims, wouldn't he have heard it while visiting the property? Did the dogs begin to bark just because he moved in? Of course not. ...more

February 6, 2008

An animal cruelty investigation is under way after deputies discovered a house packed with 22 dogs, three cats and a seven-foot Burmese python on Thursday. ...more

February 1, 2008

Soon, it might be possible for people who have what the city of Safety Harbor considers two front yards to erect a 6-foot-tall fences along one of those yards. Under a change in city fence regulations the City Commission tentatively approved on a 5-0 vote last week, to allow owners of homes on corner lots to seek a permit to install a fence up to 6 feet in height. ...more

January 19, 2008

A 15-year-old boy was arrested and charged Wednesday with arson, grand theft and burglary, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

January 17, 2008

Treated To Holiday Noise What will it take to stop amateurs from setting off fireworks for recreational purposes? Does someone have to be injured or killed? ...more

January 4, 2008