Rogers Redding, the SEC's coordinator of football officials, said Florida LB Brandon Spikes - suspended for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt after a video showing him poking into the helmet of Georgia RB Washaun Ealey gained national attention - won't endure extra scrutiny by officials the rest of the year. ...more

November 8, 2009

I 'm sure by now you've seen the video clip of Florida Gators linebacker and defensive captain Brandon Spikes poking his fingers inside the helmet of Georgia running back Washaun Ealey during a scrum Saturday. It is "must-click TV" in cyberspace. ...more

November 5, 2009

University of Florida's outstanding linebacker Brandon Spikes apparently didn't like a Georgia running back in last Saturday's game. He decided to try to claw his eyes out during a tackle. He failed in that, thank goodness, but did succeed in getting a suspension for his deed. As far as suspensions go, though, he barely received a slap on the wrist. ...more

November 4, 2009

A motorcyclist died Wednesday night after riding between stopped cars on Interstate 4, losing control of the bike and sliding beneath a moving tow truck, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The motorcyclist, who has not been identified, died at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet, troopers said. ...more

October 15, 2009

A 12-year-old boy was in fair condition Friday in Tampa General Hospital after a dirt bike he rode collided with a truck Thursday afternoon at Ranchero Drive and Farm Road in Sebring. ...more

October 10, 2009

A Lake Placid motorcyclist remained in critical condition Tuesday after being injured in a one-vehicle accident over the weekend. ...more

September 23, 2009

WESLEY CHAPEL - A motorcyclist died Sunday night after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed, the Florida Highway Patrol said. ...more

September 20, 2009

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib posted a cash bail early this morning after he was jailed on charges of resisting arrest without violence and simple battery on a taxi driver. ...more

August 20, 2009

A 23-year-old motorcyclist died after running a stop sign and colliding with a vehicle in West Bradenton Friday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said. ...more

July 18, 2009

It is my choice to wear my seat belt, and I have worn it since the early 1980s; however, I cannot believe a law was passed for this. Someone please explain to me why someone in a car must wear a seat belt or be fined, but I can get on a motorcycle without a helmet, and that's OK? ...more

July 11, 2009