TAMPA - The court date on which a judge will hear evidence regarding a charge that Debra Lafave violated house arrest has changed. ...more

December 10, 2007

HIGHLAND CITY - Polk County deputies arrested a 31-year-old man for sexual battery after he broke into two homes, claiming to be aroused from cocaine and methamphetamine use, authorities said. James Taylor, of 5531 3rd St., was on probation for burglary of an occupied dwelling, deputies said. ...more

December 9, 2007

SEBRING — An Avon Park man remained in Highlands County Jail in lieu of $120,000 bail Thursday, charged with molesting a Sebring girl over the course of a year starting from age 10. ...more

December 6, 2007

Debra Lafave knew discussing sex with a 17-year-old co-worker would get her in trouble, according to probation case notes released Wednesday. ...more

December 6, 2007

A Navy chaplain who is HIV-positive is expected to plead guilty today to charges that he used his positions at the U.S. Naval Academy and Marine Corps Base Quantico to lure midshipmen and Marines into sex acts, according to military officials and sources familiar with the case. ...more

December 6, 2007

TAMPA - Debra Lafave knew discussing sex with a 17-year-old co-worker would get her in trouble, according to probation case notes released today. ...more

December 5, 2007

Pasco County sheriff's deputies arrested a Wesley Chapel man Saturday on a charge of sexual battery of a child, saying he began having sex with her when she was 10. ...more

December 3, 2007

Two years ago, two Hillsborough County teachers made headlines for crimes against children. ...more

December 1, 2007

TAMPA - Two years ago, two Hillsborough County teachers made headlines for crimes against children. Their controversial sentences – house arrest rather than prison – drew the ire and protests of many in the community. Although prosecutors at the time said house arrest is not easy and violations are common, both Jennifer Porter and Debra Lafave have completed two years of house arrest with no violations – an unusual feat, local lawyers say. ...more

November 30, 2007

Yes, Shatavia, it's true. No good deed goes unpunished. ...more

October 29, 2007