For the second time in less than a week, a suspect charged in the November 2007 shooting of Samuel Tiller entered into a plea agreement. ...more

December 19, 2008

With a 2-year-old in his vehicle, a Clearwater man led police on a chase Wednesday evening after he attempted to buy drugs during an undercover narcotics operation, authorities say. Kevin Jefferson, 36, was charged with, among other things, child abuse and the attempted purchase of cocaine, said Elizabeth Watts, spokeswoman for Clearwater's public safety departments. ...more

December 18, 2008

A Punta Gorda man has been charged with lacing the food and drinks of a niece and nephew with antidepressants, police said. ...more

December 13, 2008

William Carro and Willie Hall were wearing matching buttons while sitting in a Highlands County courtroom Wednesday afternoon. ...more

December 11, 2008