When Joe Girardi has big decisions to make, he consults his thick black binder. ...more

October 26, 2009

This oft-overlooked area was a huge factor in the Rays' leap to prominence in 2008. Though the statistically inclined have made a significant effort in recent years to come up with metrics able to quantify the defensive performance of players and teams, no one system has emerged as the standard. Because of that, judgment of defensive effectiveness remains perhaps the most subjective facet of the game. ...more

April 2, 2009

This oft-overlooked area was a huge factor in the Rays' leap to prominence in 2008. ...more

April 1, 2009

A Lake Placid man remained in Highlands County Jail in lieu of $42,500 bond Tuesday, after he was charged as a suspect in the strong-arm robbery of the owner of Donut King. ...more

September 30, 2008

North Lakeland advanced as the Junior League champion at the District 4 All-Star tournament, but the team knows just how close Plant City could have been to taking its spot. ...more

July 23, 2008

Jonny Gomes pumped his fists as he scored a second-inning run Monday against the Yankees. He pounded the bag with his open palm when he stole third base in the fourth. ...more

May 13, 2008

AVON PARK — Satisfying that drought-thirsty lawn on the wrong days of the week or any time Saturday or Sunday could lead to an expensive civil citation of $100 or more, at least in Avon Park. Avon Park Police officer Jose Molina sprinkled 19 properties Sunday and Monday with citations, including a home on West Pleasant Street that received a $200 fine as a repeat offender. The rest were cited for $100 each. A business and a church were among those ticketed. ...more

May 5, 2008

Polk County deputies have seized 8 pounds of methamphetamine and four guns and arrested three men they say intended to sell the drug. ...more

May 2, 2008

This week has featured an assortment of wild plays as well as injuries to some of the most dependable players in the game. In this edition of the fantasy tip sheet, we'll take a look at some of the players who have been bitten by the injury bug and some who are on the road to recovery. I'll also share my take on up-and-coming prospects to watch for in the coming weeks and we'll take a look at a few players you'll want in your lineup for the coming week. ...more

May 2, 2008

Tick tock, tick tock. The wait is on for Joe Torre and his Yankees players, a fiercely loyal bunch. ...more

October 10, 2007