Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Dayton News Journal-Bill Sturridge can hear a faint cry for help from the middle of the Atlantic and coordinate a seaborne rescue more easily than he can get out of bed. Sturridge is a “ham,” and a quadriplegic veteran. “About every Coast Guard station from here to God knows where knows me by first name, [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
From Thursday, August 12, through Sunday, August 15, 2010, a total of 15 adult men were arrested and charged with traveling to meet a minor for sex (or related crimes) during an extensive undercover operation conducted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, working in conjunction with members of the Tenth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office, [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Polk County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking information about a business burglary that occurred at Grove Equipment located at 5905 SR 60 in Bartow. Sometime between the hours of 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 14, and 7:40 a.m. on Monday, August 16, 2010, unknown suspect(s) cut the lock on the gate at the fence to the [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
By Lainie Steelman If there’s any sure sign that summer is at its peak, it’s the arrival of sweet corn at the farmers markets and roadside stands. The best thing about sweet corn is that it doesn’t need an elaborate preparation. It’s either grilled, boiled, roasted or steamed, and depending on your personal preference, slathered [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
A jet carrying Marine Capt. Jarrod L. Klement crashed in ocala. Read more Here
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
FunHouse-Sun Life Stadium, home to the Florida Marlins, is known for, above all, having the sparsest crowd in Major League Baseball night in and night out. Tune in to any Marlins home game and you are sure to notice vast expanses of empty orange seats. Attend a game there, and you are likely to have [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
An Ohio woman claims the sparkly LeBron James jersey pendant she found in a box full of $5 garage sale steals is the real deal. But the police have a different opinion. LeBron James’ controversial move from Cleveland to the sunnier shores of Miami is creating a cavalcade of unwanted press. And last week his [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
In light of the tragic event which saw two officers with the Tampa Police Department lose their lives the BTLS foundation has announced it will make a contribution to the families of Officer Jeff Kocab and Officer Dave Curtis. The BTLS Foundation has established its annual Toy Drive and Bikes for Badges Poker Run. These [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
SAN FERNANDO, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Alex ripped off roofs, caused severe flooding and forced thousands of people to flee coastal fishing villages before weakening to a tropical storm over northern Mexico. The Atlantic season’s first hurricane largely spared nearby Texas, which had prepared for a possible direct hit. While it brought rain, spawned two [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
APDATE: Office Curtis has passed after a struggle on life support. Please keep these Officers and their Families in your thoughts and prayers. Curtis leaves behind his wife and four young childred. Office Kocab leaves behind a wife who is nine months pregnant. St. Pete Times-TAMPA — A Tampa police officer was killed and another [...]
