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  • Woman, 98, charged with killing roommate, 100

    The Sarasota Herald-Tribune – Fri Dec 11, 4:18 pm ET  

    Published: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 3:44 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 3:44 p.m. NEW BEDFORD, Mass. - A 98-year-old woman was indicted Friday on a second-degree murder charge that alleges she strangled her 100-year-old roommate in a nursing home. Full Story »

  • Fla. judges, lawyers must 'unfriend'

    The Sarasota Herald-Tribune – Fri Dec 11, 4:03 pm ET  

    TAMARA LUSH Associated Press Writer Full Story »

  • Trapper pleads not guilty to fake snake take

    The Sarasota Herald-Tribune – Fri Dec 11, 12:48 pm ET  

    Halle Stockton Local wildlife expert Justin Matthews pleaded not guilty Friday to criminal charges stemming from a July hoax in which he staged the capture of a 14-foot Burmese python. Full Story »

  • April 26 trial set for Arthur Nadel

    The Sarasota Herald-Tribune – Fri Dec 11, 12:25 pm ET  

    JOHN HIELSCHER Accused Ponzi scammer Arthur G. Nadel will go to trial April 26 in New York City. A federal judge this morning set that date for Nadel to begin his trial on 15 fraud counts related to the collapse of six hedge funds he operated in Sarasota. Prosecutors said they expect the trial will last at least two weeks. Full Story »

  • Morgans deported from Sri Lanka

    The Sarasota Herald-Tribune – Fri Dec 11, 11:58 am ET  

    STAFF REPORT Accused Sarasota Ponzi schemers John and Marian Morgan have been deported from Sri Lanka and were being escorted Friday by federal law-enforcement officials on a flight to Washington D.C. The Morgans had been held in a Sri Lankan prison since mid-August. Full Story »

WTSP-TV Tampa

  • Couple says I-275 construction caused flood in home

    WTSP-TV Tampa – Fri Dec 11, 6:59 pm ET  

    Tampa, Florida - There is a squishing sound is coming from the carpeting in Eddie and Linda Oxendine's home. Linda Oxendine says she is angry, and hot, because the water came out from her tub and toilet by the gallon. Full Story »

  • 10 Connects Hero: Girl donates ballet slippers

    WTSP-TV Tampa – Fri Dec 11, 6:15 pm ET  

    Tampa, Florida - At the Patel Conservatory a ballet instructor puts Drew Buckley through her paces. You can tell by this 10-year-old's face that she's concentrating. Drew admits ballet is hard work, but she loves it. "It just makes me feel good and I just like to do it," says Drew. Full Story »

  • Flavors of Tampa Bay, The Caribbean Cafe

    WTSP-TV Tampa – Fri Dec 11, 6:14 pm ET  

    Commenting is intended as a constructive, open community forum. Abusive text and comments that do not follow terms of service guidelines are not condoned by 10 Connects and will be removed. Full Story »

  • Tips for buying Christmas trees

    WTSP-TV Tampa – Fri Dec 11, 4:29 pm ET  

    Tampa, Florida -- The countdown to Christmas is just two weeks away to the big day, time is running out to purchase your tree. This is the time of year where most people think green as in Christmas tree and how much 'green' you spend on one. Full Story »

  • Man accused of throwing baby out window in court

    WTSP-TV Tampa – Fri Dec 11, 11:59 am ET  

    Tampa, Florida-A brief outburst by an inmate brought a judges ire today. Richard McTear was in court for a routine hearing. When Assistant States Attorney Jalal Harb brought up a past conversation between McTear and former girlfriend Jasmine Bedwell. McTear said aloud,"You weren't there." Full Story »

The Lakeland Ledger

  • Fire At Lakeland Duplex Extinguished

    The Lakeland Ledger – Fri Dec 11, 1:32 pm ET  

    THE LEDGER LAKELAND | Lakeland firefighters extinguished a fire in a vacant duplex Friday morning. Firefighters were called to 605 E. Parker St. at 7:54 a.m. When they got there, smoke and flames were shooting out of the single-story, masonry building. The fire, which was contained to one room, was brought under control by 8 a.m. Full Story »

  • Cool Today, Warm Saturday

    The Lakeland Ledger – Fri Dec 11, 8:32 am ET  

    THE LEDGER The yo-yo weather Polk County has been experiencing the last few days continues. It will be cool today with highs in the 60s. But on Saturday, the highs will be in the 70s, meteorologists at Bay News 9 are forecasting. Full Story »

  • Some Polk Road Projects to Be Done Sooner

    The Lakeland Ledger – Fri Dec 11, 4:02 am ET  

    By TOM PALMER THE LEDGER Construction of two new roads, trails, sidewalks and technology to alert motorists about fog and smoke on Interstate 4 will be included in the Florida Deaprtment of Transportation’s five-year plan, the Transportation Planning Organization learned today. Full Story »

  • Haines City Crime Report

    The Lakeland Ledger – Fri Dec 11, 3:32 am ET  

    The Haines City Police Department reported these criminal activities from Nov. 20 through Nov. 26. Full Story »

  • Ad Litem Program Needs Volunteers

    The Lakeland Ledger – Fri Dec 11, 12:47 am ET  

    The Guardian ad Litem program, which serves abused and neglected children across Polk County, is seeking volunteers. For more information about the program, call Diane Schmelz at 863-534-4605. Full Story »

ABC Action News Tampa Bay

FOX 13 Tampa Bay

  • At age 100, still going strong

    FOX 13 Tampa Bay – 29 mins ago  

    Helen Heath turns 100 in two weeks, still working 60 hours a week, and with no plans to quit. Full Story »

  • Attack at Walmart caught on tape

    FOX 13 Tampa Bay – 1 hr 29 mins ago  

    Some Walmart employees in New Tampa made a stand, not about to let two young thieves get away. What started out as shoplifting got much more serious when two suspects attacked a security guard with a pair of scissors. Full Story »

  • Lakeland eases red-light penalties

    FOX 13 Tampa Bay – Fri Dec 11, 5:52 pm ET  

    The city of Lakeland has been barraged with complaints about red lights cameras at intersections. On Friday, the city made a big concession. Full Story »

  • Benefit for Good Samaritan Mission

    FOX 13 Tampa Bay – Fri Dec 11, 5:07 pm ET  

    The FOX 13 Care Force will be holding a toy, food, and clothing drive at FOX 13 studios on Monday, December 21 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Full Story »

  • Sheriff's office collects toys for kids

    FOX 13 Tampa Bay – Fri Dec 11, 3:37 pm ET  

    The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is getting into the holiday spirit with an 18-hour toy drive at the Walmart on Waters Avenue in Town 'N Country. Full Story »

Bay News 9 Tampa Bay

The Polk County Democrat

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