I read the article "Avon Park Police Department Officer Tussles With Suspect." ...more

September 12, 2008

Investigators from the Sebring and Avon Park police departments and the sheriff's offices from Orange and Highlands counties took down what Sheriff Susan Benton called a "burglary and robbery ring." ...more

September 10, 2008

A St. Petersburg police officer was arrested this morning on a charge of fleeing and eluding police, Pinellas Park Police Department Capt. Sanfield Forseth said. ...more

August 29, 2008

Avon and Park elementary schools might continue using the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program if a deal between the Avon Park Police Department and the Highlands County Sheriff's Office works out. ...more

August 27, 2008

As a sergeant with the Pinellas Park Police Department, Russell Barnes was suspended two days without pay for accidentally firing a gun inside the police station. ...more

August 20, 2008

An early morning crash Monday at the intersection of U.S. 27 and State Road 64 closed the intersection as police investigated the accident and crews cleaned up a hazardous diesel spill. ...more

August 19, 2008

With school starting next week, Avon Park Police Chief Matt Doughney reminds people to drive safely and remember that children are returning to the classrooms. ...more

August 15, 2008

Avon Elementary and Park Elementary will likely go without a Drug Abuse Resistance Education program this school year after the Avon Park Police Department decided to put its only D.A.R.E. officer on road patrol, Police Chief Matt Doughney said Monday evening. ...more

August 14, 2008

Police are looking for a man who they say targets CVS pharmacies and robs the stores of prescription drugs. ...more

August 11, 2008

It's always fun to find lost money, and that's what David Paeplow does every day. ...more

August 6, 2008