Police say an Avon Park man led them on a short chase early Sunday morning that continued even after he ran off the road and flipped his car several times. ...more

November 3, 2009

The attorney for accused murderer Donald Alfonso Henry informed Judge Peter Estrada Wednesday that the defense needed to file one more motion before the case was ready for the next step. ...more

October 22, 2009

Erwin Acosta, 48, of Sebring, was charged Saturday with battery on a person 65 years of age or older after allegedly spraying his roommate in the face and eyes with Raid bug spray. ...more

August 19, 2009

An Avon Park man stopped for riding his bike at night without proper lighting was subsequently arrested after police reportedly found cocaine in his shoe. ...more

July 21, 2009

An Avon Park woman was released from jail Wednesday on a $1,000 bond following her arrest on allegations that she stole money from a local Wal-Mart while employed there. ...more

May 28, 2009

It has been one week since an attorney said the young child allegedly injured by Avon Park police officer James Parker would be taken off life support, and as of Monday, there was no change in the victim's condition. ...more

May 12, 2009

Avon Park Police Officer Alberto Perez was arrested for the second time in less than a week, this time on a warrant charging perjury. ...more

May 6, 2009

Avon Park Police Officer Alberto Perez was out of jail Friday on a $6,000 bond following his second arrest Thursday for allegations of police misconduct. ...more

May 1, 2009

An arraignment date has been set for an Avon Park police officer who authorities think injured a 20-month-old girl while the infant was in his care. ...more

April 7, 2009

Cheap gas was no joke on April Fool's Day at one gas station in Avon Park - and motorists were lined up for several blocks to fill up. ...more

April 1, 2009