The Florida State senior wide receiver missed the final five contests of the 2007 season after fracturing his fibula. For his role in the academic scandal he missed the first three games of 2008, meaning he hasn't played in a real football game since last October. ...more

September 24, 2008

"That's a talented guy - the best first step in college football," Florida coach Urban Meyer said Monday, relishing the full-speed addition of playmaker Percy Harvin into the Gators' offensive game plan. ...more

September 16, 2008

As the most anticipated series in team history began, two of the Rays' most dynamic players remained idled, their schedules for the day centered on the training room rather than the outfield. ...more

September 16, 2008

In response to Millie Grime's letter (Highlands Today Sept. 11) regarding the contributions to Mr. Grimming's campaign, I wish to share information regarding those contributions. First of all, if you check the records, Mr. Grimming has not received any contributions from Michigan. He has received contributions from Illinois. This is due to family support and the respect he earned from colleagues during his years with the Illinois State Police. During his tenure he rose through the ranks from a patrolman to become deputy director. ...more

September 14, 2008

Bucs rookie Jeremy Zuttah knows he has several tough acts to follow. ...more

September 5, 2008

NUMBERS GAME The last time Miami started a freshman quarterback; Bernie Kosar as a redshirt freshman. ...more

August 28, 2008

Hillsborough County sheriff's detectives have identified a body found Saturday in a burned sport utility vehicle as that of its owner, 47-year-old James Patrick Fry. ...more

August 27, 2008

Michael Phelps swam into history with a magnificent finish, tying Mark Spitz with his seventh gold medal by the narrowest of margins in the 100-meter butterfly. ...more

August 16, 2008

I read with interest last week the story about the wayward bull downtown. When a citizen complained, several city and county agencies sprang into action to corral the bull and secure him away from the area. ...more

August 7, 2008

Rising gas prices appear to be sending traffic deaths plummeting in Florida and across the country, researchers at the National Safety Council report. ...more

July 23, 2008