Darryl Grant remembers Makaila Thompson as the adorable girl next door. "She was a fun little girl," he said. "She'd come outside, say 'hi.' She was real full of life." ...more

October 8, 2008

A neighbor and a relative express disbelief that the boyfriend of 2 1/2-year-old Makaila Thompson's mother was arrested in connecting with the girl's death in September. ...more

October 7, 2008

Even after nearly 23 years on the job and thousands of cases, Jane Occhiolini remembers her first call to help a victim deal with the aftermath of a horrific event. ...more

September 26, 2008

I wanted to expand on your recent article regarding the attempted abduction of the little girl in Spring Lake. ...more

September 24, 2008

A 2-, 4- and 13-year-old killed in separate incidents. ...more

September 10, 2008

Three young girls, ages 2, 4 and 13, were killed in separate accidents over 18 hours on Monday and Tuesday. ...more

September 10, 2008

A man already in prison for burglary and stealing a car was charged on Tuesday in the rape and slaying of a 6-year-old southwest Florida girl nearly two years ago, police said. ...more

August 13, 2008

Are the colorful characters involved in this latest series of media sideshows concerned about the fate of Sabrina Aisenberg, or are they simply interested in drumming up publicity for themselves? ...more

August 6, 2008

Are the colorful characters involved in this latest series of media sideshows concerned about the fate of Sabrina Aisenberg, or are they simply interested in drumming up publicity for themselves? ...more

August 6, 2008

A 7-year-old girl called Plant City police early this morning from her house at 3450 Silverstone Court to tell them she was all alone. ...more

July 25, 2008