The recipients of the first Nicholas G. Sottile Memorial Scholarship have been announced. ...more

January 14, 2009

Seventeen years ago, Tiffani Conway raised eyebrows when she was voted homecoming queen by fellow students at Brandon High School. ...more

October 22, 2008

A one-time Brandon High School homecoming queens sees the honor become a family tradition. ...more

October 21, 2008

I have lived in Highlands County for more than 37 years and have watched with enthusiasm and excitement as many friends, co-workers and now our children, have the opportunity to seek quality education in our community. South Florida Community College has advanced in many more ways than we ever dreamed and the presence of both the past president Dr. Cornelius and the current president Dr. Stephens has brought a great quality of learning and opportunity. It was with great disappointment that I read a letter to the editor from Mr. Jerry Dejonge spewing disparaging remarks about our sheriff. He is the criminal justice representative for the college, and what is most disturbing is that my son is currently enrolled in the law enforcement academy. ...more

October 9, 2008

A former Tampa Bay Buccaneer and a decorated veteran of the war in Iraq are among the new Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies who were sworn in Friday. ...more

July 12, 2008

TAMPA - A former Tampa Bay Buccaneer and a decorated veteran of the war in Iraq are among the new Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies to be sworn in at 2 p.m. today. ...more

July 11, 2008

TAMPA - Women in federal law enforcement have come a long way since 1971, when it was illegal for a female federal officer to carry a gun. ...more

June 24, 2008

The seven recruits hired since April are: A. M. ELSEDOUDI ...more

October 3, 2007