A proposal that would make it a felony to have sex with animals passed out of its first state House committee today. ...more

March 27, 2009

Judging from his words, Brian Lane is ill-informed about the long-term damage inflicted upon children who are victims of sexual molestation. ...more

November 7, 2008

In 1962, Judy Ortiz, a child of Puerto Rican immigrants, was born into homelessness in lower Manhattan of New York City. Her mother was homeless as a consequence of her father's drug addiction. ...more

October 6, 2008

A former Tampa police officer has notified the Hernando County Sheriff's Office that he will sue the agency for a host of grievances, including false arrest. ...more

August 2, 2008

Florida lawmakers and state Attorney General Bill McCollum this morning will discuss legislation designed to help child pornography victims. ...more

February 18, 2008

TAMPA - Florida lawmakers and state Attorney General Bill McCollum will discuss legislation Tuesday morning designed to help child pornography victims. ...more

February 18, 2008

AVON PARK — As Avon Park Police Chief Frank Mercurio steps down today, the officers under him say it will be "business as usual" as Cmdr. Michael Rowan becomes the acting chief. Seeing Mercurio leave, they said they were shocked, upset and still hurting over it. "As the week goes along, it doesn't get any better," APPD Detective Sgt. Jason Lister said Thursday. "You're not going to find a sworn member of this staff that's not going to give you the same feelings." Lister and six other APPD officers contacted by Highlands Today were almost monolithic in their sentiments, but they said that they would remain with the department despite the situation. ...more

September 28, 2007