A Mulberry man accused of taking items from more than 20 cars last month was arrested Tuesday on 41 charges including grand theft, armed burglary and criminal mischief, according to arrest affidavits. ...more

December 16, 2008

It's become a routine for Brandon High wrestlers to check the window outside of Coach Russ Cozart's office each day. On it they find bulletins regarding the team, usually something about a change in their daily routine. ...more

December 16, 2008

Hours after his squad had knocked off Mulberry High, 10-0, in Friday's Class 2A regional final, the full impact of that result finally hit Tampa Catholic football coach Bob Henriquez: For the second straight year, the Crusaders (9-3) have reached the state semifinals. And with one more victory, they will return to the championship game. ...more

December 3, 2008

A football slipped from the Mulberry quarterback's hand, and as fate would have it, Tampa Catholic defensive lineman Michael Aguila snagged the floating ball and rumbled 25 yards for a touchdown: a touchdown with 2 minutes remaining that made it 10-0, which ended up the final score of the Class 2A state quarterfinal. ...more

November 29, 2008

Mulberry at Tampa Catholic ...more

November 28, 2008

Every year, Plant High's football team strives for many things. One of its main goals is to still be practicing during the Thanksgiving holidays. It's a sign the team has advanced in the postseason, when the stakes get higher each week. ...more

November 28, 2008

Junior Geovanni Morales scored a game-tying goal in the 31st minute on Friday night, but the Mulberry boys soccer team scored three unanswered to take a 4-1 district victory over Lake Placid on a chilly night Roger Scarborough Memorial Field. ...more

November 23, 2008

Having reached the Class 2A state championship game a season ago, Tampa Catholic coach Bob Henriquez knew a two-point halftime deficit was no time to panic. Especially in the regional semifinals. ...more

November 22, 2008

Polk County sheriff's divers are trying to find a man witnesses say is trapped under a bulldozer that is partially submerged in water. ...more

November 11, 2008

Senior quarterback Aaron Despaw threw for 251 yards and four touchdowns Friday night to lead Faith Baptist Christian (7-2) to a 32-10 victory against Haines City Landmark Christian to win the Florida Christian Conference state championship. ...more

November 8, 2008