Former Hillsborough County Deputy Chad Michael wanted to help society by bringing criminals to justice. ...more

October 29, 2009

A man accused of helping hijack a charter fishing boat named "Joe Cool" and killing the four people aboard says he was tricked into the crime and that he lied to authorities because he was scared and confused. ...more

September 23, 2008

SAYS 'HOME RULE' WOULD CREATE MORE EFFICIENCY ...more

August 11, 2008

New teacher pool boasts those who have been around the block. ...more

August 5, 2008

Local parents can rest assured that their children are getting teachers with plenty of real-life experience. ...more

August 5, 2008

Now's your chance to cruise the county in a truck or car bearing the words "Pasco County Sheriff" with sleek green and gold stripes emblazoned on the side. And you don't even have to ride in the back seat with fancy bracelets. ...more

February 15, 2008

AVON PARK — There's a mock bomb somewhere in the lobby of the Public Service Academy headquarters, as teams of police cadets assigned to find it and document the search carefully carry out their duty. To protect and serve is more than a motto on some wall. It is an oath that far too often puts law enforcement officers' lives on the line. Yet, as law enforcement officers retire, are injured, quit or otherwise leave service, along come new recruits. South Florida Community College's Criminal Justice Academy, located at its Avon Park campus, prepares them for a career in law enforcement. ...more

January 27, 2008

Lt. Col. John T. Czernis was appointed director of the Florida Highway Patrol today. ...more

December 3, 2007

Three days after the resignation of the head of the Tampa office of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, a new agent has been selected to lead the office. ...more

November 2, 2007

TAMPA -Three days after the resignation of the head of the Tampa office of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, a new agent has been selected to lead the office. ...more

November 1, 2007