The Lake Wales Police Department has opened an administrative investigation into a melee that followed a weekend traffic stop. ...more

November 10, 2009

The Lake Wales Police Department has opened an administrative investigation into a melee that followed a weekend traffic stop. ...more

November 9, 2009

Secure flying On a recent trip to the Northwest, our toothpaste, hair products and shaving cream were confiscated. I can understand the rules; however, in the same bag we also had scissors, tweezers and nail clippers that were not confiscated. ...more

November 7, 2009

If a gunman were loose on the University of South Florida campus, students would be warned by eight sirens that have been installed across campus. ...more

May 12, 2009

At 2:35 a.m. one morning I was awakened to the clanking sound of my father's walker. ...more

March 12, 2009

Firefighters have ongoing courses on how to stay safe when battling a blaze or assisting with other emergency situations. ...more

March 5, 2009

An assault rifle was used in a Friday night shooting in northwest Miami, killing two people and injuring seven, police said Saturday. ...more

January 24, 2009

State lawmakers are looking at legislation to create stricter standards for the use of young people as confidential informants. ...more

December 30, 2008

FOOTBALL Sanctions continue for NCT; Friday's game at Central High is ruled a forfeit win for the Bears. BEARS: NO MAKEUP GAME IS EXPECTED ...more

November 12, 2008

A Lakeland man has been accused of stalking a woman at a Polk County nature trail, professing his love to her and then asking her to perform sex acts with him, authorities said. ...more

November 11, 2008