An 83-year-old Winter Haven man thought to be missing and endangered has been found safe, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said today. ...more

February 20, 2009

A Brooksville man faces 35 rape charges after multiple sexual encounters that left a teenage girl pregnant. ...more

February 18, 2009

The American creed is to be honest in all your dealings. And if you can fake that, you've got it made. ...more

February 13, 2009

U R 2GTBT For those unfamiliar with the language of texting, that little ditty (you are too good to be true) may be among the most passed back and forth this Valentine's Day, as electronic love notes inch toward taking the place of poetry on restaurant napkins and amorous letters from distant lovers. ...more

February 12, 2009

On Monday, five two-person teams of volunteers fanned out across the county, helping the Highlands County Coalition for the Homeless conduct its annual, weeklong survey of homeless people in the county. ...more

January 27, 2009

Dear Abby: Because of the downturn in the economy, I had to close my business. Let me tell you this - if anyone wants to know who their real friends are, here's how: own your own business. ...more

January 25, 2009

If you're not in deep debt, I'm sure you have one friend or family member - if not more - who is. ...more

January 18, 2009

For the past couple of years the American Cancer Society's annual Temple Terrace Relay for Life fundraiser has brought in the most donations of any other single relay in the county. ...more

January 14, 2009

Have they started asking yet? Every parent knows that at some point, usually at 4 to 7 years old, their little one will pine for a little one of his or her own. Chances are, many letters to Santa included a plea for a fuzzy buddy. ...more

December 26, 2008

People should safeguard homes before heading out of town for holiday trips, the Pasco Sheriff's Office crime prevention unit reminds residents. ...more

December 24, 2008