A judge in Riviera Beach has ruled a city law banning sagging pants is unconstitutional in the case of a 17-year-old who spent a night in jail for having his underwear exposed ...more

September 16, 2008

A judge in Riviera Beach has ruled a city law banning sagging pants is unconstitutional in the case of a 17-year-old who spent a night in jail for having his underwear exposed. ...more

September 15, 2008

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is announcing changes that will affect Florida drivers and department customers beginning Oct. 1. ...more

September 12, 2008

Traffic-light enforcement cameras are being installed at two intersections in Temple Terrace, according to a release from the city. ...more

September 8, 2008

Before you head out the door to attend school, you better take another glance in the mirror at what you're wearing. Come to class wearing the district's banned clothing and you might find yourself sitting in detention. ...more

August 1, 2008

A 23-year-old man was arrested Wednesday afternoon, accused of driving under the influence of drugs and slamming his sport utility vehicle into a warehouse, then driving away, according to Florida Highway Patrol reports. ...more

August 1, 2008

23-year-old man was arrested by troopers Wednesday afternoon, accused of driving under the influence of drugs and slamming his SUV into a warehouse and then driving away, according to Florida Highway Patrol reports. Joseph Charles Apostolou, of 9735 Warrick St., Port Richey, now faces several charges, including DUI first offense; DUI with property damage and leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage. He was being at the Land O' Lakes Jail this afternoon with bail set at $3,250. ...more

July 31, 2008

AVON PARK - Four of the five city council members heard enough as it voted 4-1 Monday evening to increase the fines the police can issue for those making too much noise with their stereos. Although Al Joe Hinson complained that the ordinance should have also required officers to first issue written warnings for the first offense before giving the lone dissenting vote, George Hall countered after the vote that the police could give verbal warnings if they felt that would be appropriate. ...more

July 28, 2008

Mark Caskie has a word of warning for candidates who disregard the county's ordinance on campaign sign placement. ...more

July 11, 2008

FINES RANGE FROM $100 TO $5,000 ...more

July 10, 2008