A Sebring man was killed Sunday following a two-vehicle accident in Lake County. Thomas E. McNally Jr., 29, of Sebring, was southbound in a 2003 GMC Truck on U.S. 27 in the inside lane when his vehicle was struck by a 1999 Mercury, driven by Arturo Hernandez Pina, 27, of Winter Haven, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. ...more

December 22, 2008

VENUS — A Venus man and woman remained in Highlands County Jail in lieu of $151,500 bond each Thursday, after they were arrested in connection with a marijuana grow house operation at their home. Reniel Ramos Pina, 29, and Marta Antonia Barrios, 50, both of 44 Cannon Court, Venus, were booked Wednesday on charges of production of marijuana, possession of marijuana more than 20 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia. ...more

May 8, 2008

As the cleanup of more than 8,800 gallons of gasoline from a spill Friday near the Port of Tampa continues, Tampa Fire Rescue knows who's footing the bill. ...more

November 25, 2007

A tanker truck overturned Friday outside the Port of Tampa, spilling most of its cargo of 8,800 gallons of gasoline into a nearby retention pond. ...more

November 24, 2007

TAMPA - A tanker carrying about 8,800 gallons of gasoline has overturned outside the Port of Tampa, and gas is leaking into the Bay, according to Tampa Fire Rescue. ...more

November 23, 2007