Tony Crouse tries not to learn too much about the people he helps on the job. He doesn't ask about families or hobbies or aspirations. A professional distance helps the Polk County deputy fire chief leave the job behind each night. ...more

January 11, 2008

SARASOTA COUNTY - Deputy Gabriel Eckert stopped in a shopping center parking lot and noticed a 21-year-old man apparently passed out in the passenger seat of a Jeep, with mucus coming from his nose. ...more

January 10, 2008

A Hillsborough County deputy was arrested Wednesday on drug and theft charges. ...more

January 9, 2008

A Hillsborough County deputy was arrested today and jailed on a warrant that involves drug and theft charges. ...more

January 9, 2008

A Hillsborough County deputy who was suspended last year for excessive force is facing another complaint. ...more

January 9, 2008

A missing 85-year-old woman has been found safe after spending the night in the cold. ...more

January 2, 2008

With copper prices skyrocketing, determined and often innovative thieves have swiped the metallic element from just about anything they can get their hands on - even if the task is laborious. ...more

January 1, 2008

POLK COUNTY - A motorcycle driven by a Polk County deputy ran off the road this morning east of Bartow. The deputy wasn't seriously injured. ...more

December 30, 2007