Russ Cozart, now in his 28th season as Brandon's wrestling coach, has had many outstanding teams during his tenure with the Eagles. That much is evident by the 18 Brandon teams that have won state titles under Cozart's tutelage. So it certainly should say something when Cozart says this year's Eagles team – at least on paper – shapes up as one of his best groups. ...more

November 25, 2008

Joel, Aaron, Hunter, B.J. and "Chris-Squared" didn't need a common high school to form a team. ...more

November 12, 2008

Joel, Aaron, Hunter, B.J. and "Chris-Squared" didn't need a common high school to form a team. ...more

November 12, 2008

6:45 p.m.: The Balm Civic Center had about 15 cars in the lot before polls closed. Precinct clerk John Bailiff, a 10-year veteran of the election office, says it's been much busier than normal. ...more

November 4, 2008

Research suggests pregnancy rates are much higher among teens who watch a lot of TV with sexual dialogue and behavior. ...more

November 4, 2008

A fellow Democrat recently urged his constituents to vote "Yes" on amendment two. As usual the reasoning was certain Bible verses stating "man shall not lie with man as with woman" and pro-creation reasoning. These verses have been used by religion to put fear in mankind through history. Early on we learned it is a sure way to ask for donations to fight evil. Facts are, polls show a major majority of Floridians both straight and gay do not want same sex marriage. There are over six separate laws already on the books that prohibit such a marriage license. Now the most important change to Floridians is the next part of this amendment. This amendment goes on to state that any other unions shall be void and not recognized. This will possibly hurt hundreds of thousands of the straights and gays from all age groups. ...more

October 17, 2008

With two months gone in their youth football seasons, three southeast Hillsborough County teams are not showing any signs that they might lose. ...more

October 15, 2008

Local youngsters interested in punting, passing and kicking their way onto the national stage need to mark Sept. 27 on their calendars. ...more

September 17, 2008

County Commissioner Jeff Stabin's self-styled economic stimulus package, better known as "HELP," gets off the ground today. ...more

September 8, 2008

While in the past, older age-group teams could be relied on for success in the United Soccer League Super-Y League, this summer it has been the younger age groups that have shone in the spotlight. RSL Florida's boys under-14 team already has secured its place at the North American Championships in November, while Hillsborough County United's under-13 team is on the verge, needing only one win from its final three games to book its berth. ...more

August 27, 2008