Tom Fisher has a longstanding policy of not publicly criticizing his players. Friday, the Zephyrhills coach came close in an effort to motivate the Bulldogs to stay in shape this summer and prepare for next year. ...more

June 2, 2008

BARTOW — Respect and confidence are key elements for any quarterback's success, and in one play, Sebring's Matt Grubb got a little bit of both. Down 14-7 with less than a minute to play, the sophomore connected on a 46-yard pass with JC Howard that had his team erupting on the sideline in a position to tie the game. ...more

May 31, 2008

More than two-thirds of young drivers and passengers killed in nighttime car crashes are not wearing seat belts - deadly proof of what can happen when young people do not heed parents' pleas and authorities' threats to "click it." ...more

May 20, 2008

ALL-COUNTY GIRLS BASKETBALL Despite Jason Montgomery's resignation, Nature Coast sweeps through county for a fifth straight season. ...more

May 18, 2008

Nobody asked, but that never deters. If I'm advising Barack Obama, here's the memo to his handlers: As long as delegates are the currency that counts, the race remains yours to lose. But being in a response mode, playing it safe and having plenty of money is not a winning strategy. Schedule a meeting to fine-tune where necessary and revamp where mandatory. Then do a sequel. It's that serious. ...more

May 9, 2008

CLASS 3A STATE GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD   Central freshman Tikiera Relaford comes in fourth in high jump to become county's only medalist. ...more

May 8, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) -- Simon Cowell once told Jason Castro that his face would save him from elimination. Not this time. The dreadlocked heartthrob was voted off "American Idol" Wednesday as the show narrowed the competition to three finalists: David Cook, David Archuleta and Syesha Mercado. ...more

May 8, 2008

Despite receiving little preseason notoriety and finding accolades few and far between, the Palm Harbor University baseball program is feeling pretty darn good about itself right now - even with Tuesday night's Class 5A regional quarterfinal, and season-ending, 8-6 loss at Plant High. ...more

May 3, 2008

The Gators took Saturday's loss at Vanderbilt hard, but freshman guard Nick Calathes might have taken it the worst. ...more

February 20, 2008

HERNANDO –– Steven Levine broke a seventh-inning tie with a three-run homer and Wiggy Vazquez picked up the save as South Florida Community College edged Pasco-Hernando 10-9 on Sunday. Levine's blast made a winner of Jasper Brown as the Panthers improved to 10-9 overall. "We got solid production from our offense and played well in a good conference atmosphere," said SFCC coach Rick Hitt. "We battled the whole game, got some big hits and got just enough pitching to get a win." Brandon Decker contributed to the Panther attack by going 2 for 4 with a double and a home run. ...more

February 19, 2008