Visitors entering the East Lake High School gymnasium are greeted with an extensive array of banners recognizing the school's athletic prowess over the past 21-plus years. ...more

December 27, 2008

Investigators have arrested an Orlando man in the slaying of Dontavious Griffin, who was found dead Sunday along Interstate 4 in Polk County. ...more

December 18, 2008

East Lake wasted no time in racking up its fifth win Monday night. The Eagles easily defeated Osceola 83-28 and improved their record to 5-1 on the season. ...more

December 16, 2008

A 29-year-old man pleaded guilty Wednesday to bank robbery charges and faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. ...more

December 11, 2008

8:45 a.m.: The line is moving right along, and voters at the Jackson Heights NFL Youth Education Town Center in College Hill are streaming in and out. There are fewer voters this morning than Charlotte Cornelius thought. ...more

November 4, 2008

I have lived in Highlands County for more than 37 years and have watched with enthusiasm and excitement as many friends, co-workers and now our children, have the opportunity to seek quality education in our community. South Florida Community College has advanced in many more ways than we ever dreamed and the presence of both the past president Dr. Cornelius and the current president Dr. Stephens has brought a great quality of learning and opportunity. It was with great disappointment that I read a letter to the editor from Mr. Jerry Dejonge spewing disparaging remarks about our sheriff. He is the criminal justice representative for the college, and what is most disturbing is that my son is currently enrolled in the law enforcement academy. ...more

October 9, 2008

THE DIFFERENCE: Junior quarterback Billy Embody was impressive for Carrollwood Day, passing for three touchdown passes in the first half, including a 36-yard pass to freshman wideout Dillon Floyd and a two touchdowns to Matthew Monteilh. ...more

October 4, 2008

Aaron Murray and Allen Sampson were 8 years old when they first began playing football together. Nine years later, the two are together again on the football field and hope to perform as if they've never been apart. ...more

September 4, 2008

Three people were arrested late Tuesday night in connection with a robbery at a motel on U.S. 19 on Aug. 8 in which a woman was beaten by a pair of female intruders. ...more

August 27, 2008

Plant's Gallon Signs With Central Michigan TAMPA While the rest of his Plant teammates celebrated National Signing Day back in February, Cornelius Gallon stood in the back of the room in pain. ...more

June 26, 2008