Using phony documents and the identities of a dead man and a 5-year-old boy, a government investigator obtained U.S. passports in a test of post-9/11 security. ...more

March 13, 2009

The difference in the spelling of her name is only one letter, but it has sent Geraldean Smith - or now Jeraldean to officialdom - on a roller coaster ride she would rather avoid. ...more

February 13, 2009

A Miami woman was returned from Orange County and jailed in Highlands County Tuesday on a slew of charges stemming from an alleged illegal shopping spree. ...more

January 29, 2009

A local man was out of jail Tuesday on a $1,500 bond following his Sunday arrest on drug charges. ...more

January 7, 2009

Authorities are searching for a suspect linked to a series of identity thefts in the Tampa Bay area. ...more

December 30, 2008

A 16-year-old male was taken into custody over the long Thanksgiving weekend in connection to a string of recent burglaries in the area of Sand Castle Homes near Elson and Bella avenues. ...more

December 2, 2008

Just a few days ago, during early voting, Elections Supervisor Joe Campbell got a complaint. A voter claimed the poll worker tried to look at the completed ballot. ...more

November 3, 2008

As early voting began Monday, Pasco County residents experienced long lines at many of the seven early voting locations around the county. At some locations, such as the New River Library in Wesley Chapel near Zephyrhills, the line was out the door. ...more

October 22, 2008

When: Today through Nov. 1 What to bring with you: A current and valid picture ID with a signature. Approved forms of picture ID are: a Florida driver's license; Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles; U.S. passport; employee badge or identification; buyers club identification; debit or credit card; or military, student, retirement center, neighborhood association or public assistance identification. ...more

October 20, 2008

Motorists who violate any of several new state laws will face heavy fines and or suspensions starting on Oct. 1, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. ...more

September 30, 2008