An Avon Park woman remained in Highlands County Jail in lieu of $2,000 bond on Thursday, after she was arrested at the Belk Department Store, in the Lakeshore Mall. ...more

August 14, 2008

She wore many hats in her 23 years at Hillsborough County Animal Services, but Barbara Bailey's headgear during her retirement luncheon seemed the most appropriate. ...more

December 8, 2007

A new court filing provides the most complete description yet of what the government views as an incriminating videotape made by a University of South Florida student who is accused of trying to help terrorists. ...more

November 22, 2007

LAKE PLACID — Every 16-year-old driver's education student is taught the basics, including stop for all active railroad crossings. But on the night of Tuesday, Nov. 13, several frustrated drivers ignored the red flashing lights and loud clanging, and skirted past the downed safety arms while crossing the tracks on Interlake Boulevard, just east of DeVane Park. Fortunately on that evening, and at least 10 times during the past four months, the CSX-controlled signals malfunctioned, and no train rolled through the Interlake Boulevard intersection. Several public officials and council members were caught at the false alarm following the evening's special town council meeting, including Arlene Tuck, town clerk. ...more

November 20, 2007