An early-morning beer run became a trip to the county jail for Robert Perry this month. ...more

September 24, 2008

He's only 11, but Jordan Ramus might be destined for greatness - or at least the December cover of Sports Illustrated Kids. ...more

September 20, 2008

The price of gas varied widely in Highlands County Sunday afternoon. Where you pulled over to fill the tank showed just how much effect Tropical Storm Ike and the oil companies had on your pocketbook. ...more

September 15, 2008

The price of gas varied widely in Highlands County Sunday afternoon. Where you pulled over to fill the tank showed just how much effect Tropical Storm Ike and the oil companies had on your pocketbook. The sign towering above the Citgo station at U.S. 98 and U.S. 27 listed unleaded gasoline for sale at almost $4.80 cents a gallon, while just a couple of miles away, the Citgo and Stop 'n Shop Food Stores, at U.S. 27 and Golfview Road, cost less than $3.70 a gallon. ...more

September 14, 2008

PLANT CITY Two abandoned gasoline stations have attracted the scrutiny of the Plant City Code Enforcement Board. ...more

September 13, 2008

There is a Grim Reaper painted on the hood of the new Pasco County Sheriff's Office vehicle. ...more

September 13, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY There is a Grim Reaper painted on the hood of the new Pasco County Sheriff's Office vehicle. Beneath the scythe-wielding image is the following message: "YOU DRINK "YOU DRIVE "YOU DIE!" Sgt. Art Rowand won the "DUI impairment vehicle" last month through the state Department of Transportation's Law Enforcement Challenge. He was the ninth of 10 contestants given a key to try to open the car. ...more

September 12, 2008

BARTOW - Leon Davis won the right to act as his own attorney when he stands trial in the slayings of five people during two attacks in December. ...more

September 4, 2008

The Albertson's store in Sebring has closed as Publix Super Markets Inc. prepares to acquire the building on U.S. 27, just north of Sebring Parkway. ...more

September 4, 2008

A man fatally shot a sheriff's deputy responding to a call Tuesday in northwestern Washington state, then led authorities on a car chase and killed five other people before turning himself in, officials said. Two others were wounded. ...more

September 3, 2008