Mohammad Nasir Uddin had just upgraded the video surveillance system at his convenience store, in all likelihood to enhance the security there in the event he was robbed. ...more

December 8, 2009

Federal authorities in the Middle District of Florida seized $42 million in forfeited assets in fiscal year 2009. ...more

December 7, 2009

Hundreds of military veterans and spouses are expected to converge downtown this morning looking for jobs at the RecruitMilitary Opportunity Expo. The job fair takes place at the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, formerly known as the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. ...more

December 3, 2009

I sat at a traffic light at State Road 60 and 22nd Street in Tampa on Thursday as law enforcement agencies escorted a hearse bearing the body of a soldier who had died in service to our country. He was home for burial. I arrived home a short time later and turned on the news to see that numerous brave souls awaiting deployment overseas were killed in Texas. ...more

November 7, 2009

Two more suspects were arrested Tuesday night on charges of mortgage fraud and grand theft stemming from the numerous grow houses discovered and dismantled in Highlands County in 2007. ...more

October 30, 2009

Through the decades, several Halloween myths have surfaced about the dangers of trick-or-treating. Among them: Evil people hide razors in apples while others taint candy. ...more

October 25, 2009

Federal and state authorities were investigating four men who were stopped in July 2008 after they were observed taking photos of the Daytona International Speedway. ...more

September 11, 2009

Nearly 60 people were arrested Friday night with more to come by Sunday as part of the collaboration between Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and Tampa Police Department. ...more

August 29, 2009

The Highlands County Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) Council will hold its monthly meeting on May 19 at the Avon Park City Council Chambers, 123 E. Pine St., in Avon Park. ...more

May 14, 2009

The biggest cocaine seizure in Hillsborough County history could translate into playground equipment for community parks, materials for teachers or clothes for migrant workers' children. ...more

April 25, 2009