Republican leaders reach out to Rick Scott
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:16:00 -0700
After criticizing McCollum for having Tallahassee insiders and special interests bankroll his campaign, Scott is now beckoning lobbyists for contributions and schmoozing with legislative leaders and ``Tallahassee insiders'' he used to scorn.
Lakeland Sen. Dockery Won't Join Scott In Gubernatorial Race
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:56:27 -0700
State Sen. Paula Dockery's decision to take herself out for the lieutenant governor spot on the Republican ticket disappointed some local GOP stalwarts who watched her grow from party activist to Florida House member and powerful state senator.
Rick Scott, Mr. Outsider, on the verge of being kingpin of insiders
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:43:24 -0700
By Adam C. Smith, Times Political Editor Monday, August 30, 2010 TAMPA — Politics is funny sometimes in Florida. One day people call you a fraud who ripped off taxpayers and financed smut, the next day they hail you as a visionary leader, job creator and good friend. One day you're denouncing special interest and lobbyist money, the next day you are courting it. Such is the case with Rick Scott ...
Lakeland Crime Map
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:41:04 -0700
The Lakeland Police Department answered calls about these criminal activities from Aug. 19 through Aug. 25. The final determination of what crime, if any, was committed may be different from the initial call.
2 charged with stealing $20K in fuel from Circle K
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:27:11 -0700
Deputies say the suspects used an electronic device to bypass the computer in the gas pump in order to steal nearly 7,000 gallons of fuel.
Law & Disorder: DNA links man to 2006 slaying
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:09:44 -0700
Melanie Regina Slappey was supposed to be at her graduation at North Florida Institute on July 28, 2006, but she never showed up. Three days later, her sister found the 35-year-old Jacksonville woman dead in her Fort Caroline Road apartment with a single gunshot to her head. An angry man's voice could be heard yelling on her answering machine. Now a 32-year-old Westside man has been arrested ...
Pembroke Pines basketball team a national runner-up
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:28:33 -0700
The Jr. Kings 13-and-under boys' basketball team, based in Pembroke Pines, was runner-up at the USSSA Nationals in Cocoa Beach. The Jr. Kings, sponsored by Hollywood's Big Al's Security Training Center, ended the season 52-27, competing in AAU, YBOA and USSSA.
Lakeland Man Dies After Car Hits Truck
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:25:32 -0700
LAKELAND | The driver's side door and front fender of a small station wagon hung out from the trailer of a semi truck, remnants of a violent wreck that killed a Lakeland man early Tuesday morning.
Lakeland Man Dies in Fatal Car Crash
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:55:31 -0700
The accident happened about 6:15 a.m. at County Line and Drane Field roads, just west of Lakeland, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
UPDATE: Search for van driver's body suspended overnight
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:40:53 -0700
EBRO — Divers suspended searching the murky Choctawhatchee River late Tuesday after an early morning accident on a rural bridge left the driver of a private prisoner transport service van presumed dead.About 5:30 a.m., the van was eastbound on...
No bail for son who allegedly burned dad
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:18:59 -0700
BARTOW, Fla., Aug. 24 (UPI) -- A judge refused bail Tuesday for a Florida man accused of killing his father by throwing gasoline at him and setting him on fire with a lighter. Bail - Business - Financial Services - Surety Bonds - Business Services
UPDATE: Driver of prison van presumed dead after crash // PHOTOS, FHP REPORT
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:23:42 -0700
EBRO — Authorities have suspended their search for the driver of a private prisoner transport van who was presumed dead after the van collided with a pickup truck Tuesday morning on a bridge over the Choctawhatchee River near the Walton-Washington...
Body of prisoner transport van driver found in river (PHOTOS)
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:00:29 -0700
EBRO — Search teams have recovered the body of the prisoner transport van driver from the Choctawhatchee River after he was killed in a wreck on a bridge at the Walton-Washington County line early Tuesday. The body of Lislie Jacques, 58, of...
Offensive Players of the Week
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:01:43 -0700
Detroit prospect Jordan Lennerton is hitting .325 in Class A Advanced ball. (Emily Jones/MiLB.com)
Talk of running mate a sign of confidence for Bill McCollum
Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:08:27 -0700
By Adam C. Smith, Times Political Editor Saturday, August 21, 2010 If most of the polls prove right, on Tuesday night we could be talking about Bill McCollum being the biggest comeback kid (and Rick Scott being the costliest loser) that Florida has seen in ages, if not ever. In a sign of the confidence returning to supporters of McCollum's Republican gubernatorial campaign, speculative Buzz ...
MUGS: Dozens arrested in Polk sex sting
Sun, 22 Aug 2010 06:27:11 -0700
Polk County Sheriff's detectives have arrested 44 people in a prostitution sex sting involving online classified ads. Arrest Photos | Mug Shots
Tiny Polk District Pits 2 Conservatives For U.S. House
Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:56:37 -0700
The Republican Primary race in the 5th Congressional District has been one of "more conservative than thou" campaigns.
Lakeland teacher charged with possessing marijuana
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:27:11 -0700
The science teacher at Lake Gibson High School was arrested at her home. Her boyfriend and two other friends also are charged.
Lakeland Man Faces Felony Fraud, Theft Charges
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:36:53 -0700
Published: Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 10:24 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 10:24 p.m.
Coalition honors center and student
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:02:58 -0700
The Manatee County Substance Abuse Coalition recently recognized both a neighborhood resource
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