The Avon Park Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, who passed away early Tuesday morning at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. ...more

October 28, 2009

When Brenda Breeden first read the announcement about the all-day Citizens Police Academy she shrugged it off. ...more

October 21, 2009

A Riverview man is wanted on second-degree murder charges in the slayings of his mother and teenage sister, found dead this morning inside the apartment the three shared, the sheriff's office said. ...more

August 17, 2009

The owner of Macklin Towing & Recovery in Avon Park said he is losing money because of incompetent city and county employees. ...more

March 26, 2009

It had to be done. For the sake of cutting costs and keeping with the future of fire and rescue response, eliminating the communications center in Spring Hill and reaching an interlocal agreement with the county was the best course of action, according to the majority of those on the fire board. ...more

February 27, 2009

Not long before she was killed, Jennifer Johnson made a 911 call from the trunk of her own car as it traveled along Interstate 4 through Plant City. ...more

December 17, 2008

Many Good Reasons To Vote 'No' On Independence I have lived in Spring Hill for 27 years, and I have kept abreast of the pros and cons of our Spring Hill Fire Rescue District. Through the years, we have had good and not-so-good fire commissioners and officers. But one thing stands out in my mind: We have a highly efficient and dedicated group of firefighters, EMTs and paramedics. This will never change. ...more

October 17, 2008

Editor's note: This letter was e-mailed to Hernando County commissioners on Tuesday and is reprinted here at the author's request. ...more

September 17, 2008

RESIDENT QUESTIONS NEED FOR DISTRICT'S OWN 911 CALL CENTER ...more

July 23, 2008

In the wake of a fourth consecutive millage decrease, there was a palpable feeling of dread coming from the fire district. ...more

May 30, 2008