Tony Crouse tries not to learn too much about the people he helps on the job. He doesn't ask about families or hobbies or aspirations. A professional distance helps the Polk County deputy fire chief leave the job behind each night. ...more

January 11, 2008

Max Pope rolled into this small waterfront city in 1994, with more than two decades of public administration and government experience under his belt. ...more

January 6, 2008

AUBURNDALE — Rickey Taylor had 14 points and four other Red Devils scored more than eight points each Friday night as the Avon Park boys basketball team jumped ahead early and cruised to a 73-58 win over Victory Christian of Lakeland at the T-Mac Tournament. Avon Park led 33-22 at the half and used a 23-16 fourth quarter to pull away for the victory over the Saints. Xavier Caldwell had nine points, while Teddy Allen, Marvin Williams and Tim Dennis each added eight to pace the Devils, who took on Lake Region on Saturday. For results, see Monday's Highlands Today. ...more

December 23, 2007

The little city by the river has hired a new captain to take the helm. ...more

December 22, 2007

After the top three candidates for city manager declined the job, a familiar face may get the position. Richard Reade, 36, the former city manager of Davenport, is back in the running. ...more

December 22, 2007

CLEWISTON — Ali Lopez and Erica Resendiz scored two goals each to lead Lake Placid past Clewiston 4-0 in girls soccer on Thursday night. "It was a fantastic match," said Green Dragon coach Liz Sottile. "I moved some players around and we passed the ball well and played excellent defense." The non-district win improved Lake Placid to 4-3-4. "I'm really excited about the rest of the season," Sottile said. "Because we finally played to our potential." ...more

December 22, 2007

It's usually hard for a freshman to crack the lineup, but for the Plant City High wrestling team, they're everywhere. ...more

December 15, 2007

A 42-year-old Polk County man was arrested by the FBI Monday night in connection with a threat against an airliner bound for Atlanta from Orlando. ...more

December 11, 2007

In previous years, Nature Coast Technical's Head Coach Mike Lastra normally has had just six or seven wrestlers instead of the normal 14 most teams bring to most tournaments. But this year, things have finally started to improve for the Sharks and Saturday was a prime example of it. ...more

December 5, 2007

POLK COUNTY - Sheriff's investigators are trying to determine how a Lakeland man was stabbed to death in a Lake Alfred home early this morning. ...more

December 2, 2007