People like the look of the World War 2 style grenade, but filling the novelty item with black powder is a recipe for disaster...and even death.

Charlotte County sheriff's deputies arrested a 32-year-old Port Charlotte man Thursday after he reportedly cut $2,000 worth of copper wire from several utility poles. Christopher Ronald Morris, of the 3000 block of Loveland Boulevard, was charged with grand theft, dealing in stolen property and criminal mischief more than $1,000.

Two incumbent city commissioners in Eagle Lake will slide into another two-year term without opposition, and a third seat up for election drew only one candidate by the time qualifying ended at noon Friday.

Apple's decision to pull racy iPhone applications from their store is receiving mixed reactions -- and some local developers who are affected are reacting.

Apple's decision to pull racy iPhone applications from their store is receiving mixed reactions -- and some local developers who are affected are reacting.

Polk County’s historic courthouse became the canvas for Platform Art on Saturday night, bringing a burst of creativity to Bartow.

By RICK ROUSOS Lakeland police Lt. Ralph Schrader has quit his job in lieu of being fired, police supervisors said Friday.

By KEVIN BOUFFARD & KYLE KENNEDY THE LEDGER HAINES CITY | Yes, we have no Florida strawberries. Strawberry customers nationwide and local growers have been singing that bluesy refrain for more than a week now, and it likely will remain at the top of the charts for another couple of weeks. And the annual Florida Strawberry Festival is just around the corner.

Republicans Will Elect New State Chairman Today A state Republican Party that's been left reeling by reports of excessive spending, a lucrative secret contract for a top official and financial mismanagement hopes to restore confidence in its members by selecting a new chairman this weekend.

By ROBIN WILLIAMS ADAMS THE LEDGER BARTOW | Increasing uninsured Polk residents' access to health care is why local voters agreed in 2004 to a half-cent sales tax for indigent care.