Editor's note: This is an excerpt from former Sebring resident Charles A. Martin's book "The Last Great Ace." The book is about Highlands County's most decorated soldier. Maj. Thomas B. McGuire, Jr. earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroics as a pilot fighting in the South Pacific. Here is the second of three parts from chapter 28 of the book. This chapter tells of some of his heroic feats that earned him numerous honors, and nearly killed him. If you're interested in purchasing the book and reading the entire history, visit: http://www.lastgreatace.com/ ...more

February 7, 2008

He knew it could happen and why it would. "We were too cocky," said Plant City boys soccer coach K.C. van der Luit, whose team tasted defeat for the first time when it fell 3-1 at Newsome on Jan. 11. ...more

January 19, 2008

No NFC Championship Game at home, no shot at a record sixth Super Bowl. That 13-3 regular season? The NFL-record 12 Pro Bowlers? All wasted. ...more

January 15, 2008

Karri Ramo skated behind his net during a stoppage of play, stuck out his stick and gave a quick pat to the shin of Washington center Tomas Fleischmann. ...more

December 27, 2007

As controversial and as costly as it was, the decision to sign troubled free-agent TE Jerramy Stevens is really starting to pay off for the Bucs. ...more

December 24, 2007

If Donovan McNabb keeps playing like this, those fickle Philly fans who have been calling for rookie Kevin Kolb may have to wait. ...more

December 24, 2007

Tampa Prep's girls soccer team has heard talk that it is a small team in a small class - 2A. The team has heard the talk that its schedule doesn't stand up against some of the teams in 5A or 6A. Two matches into the Sarasota Holiday Classic, Tampa Prep remains undefeated at 15-0, with two tough opponents behind it and maybe some talk put to bed. ...more

December 22, 2007

Oregon QB Dennis Dixon's season-ending knee injury will cause the University of South Florida to spend more time devising its defensive scheme for the Sun Bowl. ...more

December 16, 2007

Oregon QB Dennis Dixon's season-ending knee injury will cause the University of South Florida to spend more time devising its defensive scheme for the Sun Bowl. ...more

December 15, 2007

The scene looks so familiar. A linebacker-sized quarterback in the shotgun. Five receivers, spread the entire width of the field. ...more

December 8, 2007