Detectives arrested a Pinellas County detention deputy this morning while he was on duty and charged him with doctor shopping and prescription fraud. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said Michael Bowman was arrested following an investigation that started in August after the department received information he was getting treatment from more than one doctor with the intent to get prescriptions for hydrocodone and oxycodone. ...more

November 3, 2009

Not everyone living near Floriland Mall was against the housing there of Tampa's homeless. I, for example, who live within walking distance of that mall, would have welcomed them to my neighborhood with open arms. What a wonderful opportunity it would have been for those of us who are more fortunate to volunteer with and help those who temporarily are not able to help themselves. ...more

October 28, 2009

Sometimes you just have to move on, even if it's painful. That's what the folks behind what used to be called the Eagle National Security Training Center should understand. It's looks as if they are doing just that. ...more

October 22, 2009

Cars made as long ago as 1929 and as recently as 2008 were on hand for the ninth anniversary of the Dade City Cruise-In. ...more

October 7, 2009

Visit: http://www.sarasotafl.org ...more

September 29, 2009

My husband who uses a wheelchair and I went shopping at Walmart in Avon Park on Wednesday, Sept. 21. After shopping, I helped my husband get into our van and put his wheelchair in the back. Unfortunately, I drove home, forgetting to put my groceries in the van. ...more

September 28, 2009

A husband and wife were arrested Wednesday evening after they brought their 1-year-old child with them to sell some oxycodone to undercover detectives in Largo, authorities say. Kesha and William Adkins of Clearwater were taken into custody at 3460 East Bay Drive after selling $500 worth of the painkiller, Largo police say. The couple are also accused of taking part in previous illegal transactions, police say. ...more

August 27, 2009

A retired South Carolina state employee who spent two bucks on the lottery last week is the winner of a $260 million Powerball jackpot. ...more

August 25, 2009

What's the lure outside of Highlands County? When you hit the road north, south, east or west and cross the county line, what's prompting you to leave Highlands County - family visit, shopping/entertainment, beaches/recreation, baseball/sports, medical appointments. ...more

July 17, 2009

It's a secret even Victoria doesn't know: Who stole nearly 100 bras from a Victoria's Secret store in Bradenton on a recent shopping day? ...more

July 8, 2009