A 3-week-old baby was burned in a house fire Wednesday afternoon and was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital, Polk County Fire and Rescue said. ...more

December 9, 2009

Five charged with drug trafficking ...more

December 9, 2009

Suspect accused of diverting more than $300 worth of electricity to hide operation ...more

December 9, 2009

Fire investigators have questioned a man about a series of arsons this past year in the Ybor City area, but no arrests have been made and his name was not released. The man had rented three of the 14 houses that were set on fire in the neighborhood north of Interstate 4 and west of 22nd Street. ...more

December 9, 2009

Authorities say an Avon Park man indecently exposed himself to a car full of girls while both were driving down U.S. 27 near College Drive. ...more

December 9, 2009

Husband held with no bond ...more

December 8, 2009

Authorities say two sets of stop sticks were needed to end a high-speed chase on U.S. 27 Thursday night that began after Highlands County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a man battering his elderly parents. ...more

December 5, 2009

Suspect attacked stepfather both times, deputies say ...more

December 3, 2009

The man suspected of gunning down four police officers in a suburban coffee shop was shot and killed by a lone officer investigating a stolen car early today. Four people were arrested for allegedly helping the suspect elude authorities during a massive two-day manhunt. ...more

December 1, 2009

An armed intruder who authorities say broke into a home late Thanksgiving Day night and held residents at gunpoint, remained in jail this morning, held without bail. ...more

November 27, 2009