Police dogs are high-performance animals with lightning speed, powerful bites and killer instincts. ...more

May 24, 2008

K-9 breeds lack natural affinity for water. ...more

May 23, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY -- Pasco County sheriff's detectives are investigating an armed robbery that happened at a drugstore just before 1:30 today. ...more

February 25, 2008

Items of interest from Monday's commission meeting include: •Commissioners unanimously approved the final platting of Alexander Oaks, a six-lot commercial development near Alexander Street and Mendonsa Road. A plat is a map that shows how a property will be divided. The 8-acre site features a mix of commercial and office space. ...more

February 14, 2008

NORTH PORT - A witness called 911 and said she saw a woman banging on the window of a Camaro and screaming for help as a car made its way down U.S. 41 on Thursday night, but the information apparently never got to officers searching for Denise Amber Lee. ...more

January 23, 2008

Most residents' interaction with the city's police department is limited to being caught on the wrong side of the law or reporting a crime. ...more

November 24, 2007

A 22-year-old mother was arrested early Friday, accused of burglarizing cars while she was pushing her 5-month-old baby in a stroller. ...more

November 17, 2007

HUDSON - A 22-year-old mother was arrested early this morning, accused of burglarizing cars while she was out pushing her 5-month old baby in a stroller. ...more

November 16, 2007

Police dogs such as Copper the bloodhound and Rob the German shepherd might look intimidating, but they didn't spook students at Marlowe Elementary in the least. ...more

November 15, 2007

LAKELAND - At almost 8 years old, Rex is about through. He has had a remarkable run, though, been through a lot. He had his share of busts and sniffed out enough lost kids. But, with a nagging back injury, he just didn't have the umph to get over that 6-foot obstacle. Rex, with no regrets, is in his last competition with others less than half his age. Rex is a police dog, and he came to Lakeland this week for the U.S. Police Canine Association's National Police Dog Trials. Dogs and handlers from law enforcement agencies across the nation are vying for the title of, well, top dog. ...more

October 22, 2007