The man accused of sexual battery and fathering a 13-year-old family member's child was going to turn himself in to authorities Wednesday night, but police said he changed his mind at the last minute. It didn't matter. ...more

August 14, 2008

TAMPA - A man accused of sexual battery and fathering a 13-year-old family member's child turned himself Wednesday night at Orient Road Jail, authorities said. ...more

August 13, 2008

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter regarding Prisoners of War-Missing in Action Recognition Day. We should honor the men and women who served and sacrificed to keep our America free, and to salute the families of the missing who continue to keep the candle of hope alive today. There are too many of our people who are missing and unaccounted for from the wars which our nation has been involved in, going back as far as World War II. They are our military and civilians who are our mothers, fathers, sons and daughters. A lot of these wars ended a long time ago but we still should pause and remember their sacrifices. I cannot imagine how I would feel if I lost my husband or family member for this length of time, days, months and yes, even decades. They deserve an answer. ...more

August 11, 2008

Luis A. Miranda of 3406 W. Beaumont St. was arrested about 6 p.m. Monday and charged with forcing an 11-year-old family member to perform sexual acts on him. ...more

July 29, 2008

Recent studies show that when you check on how happy people are at various ages, the elderly generally come out ahead. ...more

July 15, 2008

and not just for you. Your pet will notice your baby the moment you carry him or her in the front door. A dog or cat accustomed to being the center of attention may develop feelings akin to sibling rivalry when everyone's focus shifts to the new family member. For the best transition, start preparing months beforehand. ...more

July 9, 2008

SEBRING — A fire in an empty home at 6925 Acorn Terrace late Friday, in the Spring Lake subdivision, was deliberately set, said State Fire Marshal Lt. Brandon Ball on Monday. State arson investigator Michael Douglas was called by firefighters to the scene off of Oak Knoll early Saturday. It was Douglas who determined the fire was arson. "It is an arson fire and we are working it with the Highlands County Sheriff's Office," Ball said. "An accelerant K-9 responded and it was deemed to be intentional." However, Ball would not say if the dog alerted to the presence of an accelerant or if the determination was made by a observations of the fire marshal investigator himself. The fire was actually lit in a playhouse in the back yard. But fortunately, firefighters also discovered a fire in a planter. ...more

June 16, 2008

TAMPA - A 49-year-old Tampa man exposed himself to a 7-year-old girl, told her not to tell anyone and then touched her inappropriately, police say. ...more

June 16, 2008

Today is Father's Day. It is only fitting we pay homage to all of you men out there with hearts of marshmallow. ...more

June 15, 2008

The Father's Day fishing forecast is an excellent one, with a top-rated feeding migration lasting all morning long and right into early afternoon. ...more

June 14, 2008