AVON PARK — The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting murder near the old Beachfront at West Garrett and Alabama roads. It's the first homicide of the year. ...more

January 7, 2008

SEBRING — When it's a matter of life and death, seconds make the difference. In case of a life-threatening emergency, if a patient can reach a level one trauma center within 60 minutes (the golden hour), the odds of survival are much better, said Steve Coltharp, interim paramedic director of Highlands County Emergency Medical Services. Highlands County patients have a good chance of reaching Tampa General Hospital and some other trauma centers within that golden hour when transported by helicopter, according to Coltharp. ...more

January 5, 2008

The issue is not a new one in Pasco County: A dirt road outside government jurisdiction falls into disrepair. Residents ask for a "one-time emergency fix." County commissioners consider paying to grade or pave the road. ...more

January 3, 2008

Chaos reigned on Halloween night after a car drove through a dead end and crashed into a Bradenton retention pond. ...more

December 31, 2007

AUBURNDALE - A transformer explosion and fire destroyed two mobile homes Saturday, Polk County authorities said. ...more

December 22, 2007

SEBRING — Sebring High School students James Heidle and Kary Wininger roll up small pieces of cookie dough Monday for placing on cookie sheets. ...more

December 18, 2007

SEBRING - A 67-year-old man who was reported missing in the area of White Cedar Road was located about 7 p.m. Wednesday in a thicket by a Polk County Sheriff's Office helicopter using infrared technology. ...more

December 6, 2007

A program being introduced here will give Oldsmar firefighters and emergency medical service workers access to homes of the sick, elderly or high-risk residents needing assistance without having to break down a door or smash a window. ...more

November 17, 2007

VENUS — A 15-month-old baby was pronounced dead Monday at Tampa General Hospital after he was pulled from a creek in Venus, said Highlands County Sheriff's Lt. Keith Starling. ...more

November 14, 2007

Where there's smoke, there's fire – and longtime firefighter Timothy Fussell. A mainstay for 32 years, Fussell retired Sept. 29 as a battalion chief for the Pasco County Emergency Services Department. County commissioners recently honored him with a resolution. ...more

October 27, 2007