Winter Haven girls basketball coach LaDawn Gibson said her team's practice Friday was "lackadaisical," prompting her to end the session after only 45 minutes. Gibson said she was looking for a response from her team in Saturday's Class 5A-Region 2 final against Wesley Chapel. ...more

February 17, 2008

Former Hillsborough High School and University of South Florida basketball coach Don Williams, 84, has been in declining health since breaking his hip nearly five years ago. Never a verbose man, he has lost his ability to talk, but he remains in good spirits at a Zephyrhills nursing home. ...more

February 16, 2008

1A-II BOYS BASKETBALL QUARTERFINAL HCA hosts Deltona-Trinity Christian Academy in the first regional playoff game in program history. ...more

February 14, 2008

Kelvin Sampson's future at Indiana was in doubt Wednesday following the release of an NCAA report that says he committed five "major" violations. ...more

February 14, 2008

NEWS AND NOTES For the first time in five years, there is a new Western Conference (Hillsborough County public schools) cheerleading champion. Durant won the title on Friday, dethroning four-time defending champ Bloomingdale. The Bulls finished second, while Newsome took third. ...more

February 12, 2008