An Avon Park man was arrested over the weekend in connection with five robberies that occurred in both Highlands and Polk counties. ...more

February 9, 2009

The following people were booked Monday, Feb. 2 through Tuesday, Feb. 3 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

February 5, 2009

Federal officials say they have arrested 117 immigrants in Florida accused of being fugitives or committing immigration law violations. ...more

February 4, 2009

A 20-year-old man who shares his name with the 40th President of the United States, an international airport and a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier was arrested early Tuesday morning during an undercover drug operation, according to a criminal arrest affidavit. ...more

January 20, 2009

The following people were booked Thursday, Jan. 15 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

January 17, 2009

A local man remained in jail Friday on a $20,000 bond after his Thursday arrest on kidnapping, battery and burglary charges. ...more

January 17, 2009

Two prostitutes arrested today claimed to have come to town for the Super Bowl to make extra money, and one even claimed to work at the Moonlight Bunny Ranch in Nevada, Tampa police say. ...more

January 16, 2009

The following people were booked Monday, Jan. 12 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

January 15, 2009

A new police officer in training had a trial by fire when a man bolted from a traffic stop and repeatedly kicked him in the face. ...more

January 7, 2009

The following people were booked Friday, Jan. 2 through Sunday Jan. 4 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

January 7, 2009