Last season ended for Plant with three corner kicks that led to East Lake goals in the final 20 minutes of the region quarterfinals. With a 2-0 lead at the second-half water break, things looked good for the Panthers, but all that changed when East Lake's Tatiana Perez put in three late goals and the Eagles ended Plant's season, 3-2. ...more

November 10, 2009

The worst, they hope, is behind them. After two whirlwind weeks, the Sebring Blue Streaks should be at full strength for tonight's district game against Celebration at Firemen's Field. ...more

October 23, 2009

Florida Republicans are hoping to use the health care debate as a rallying cry to win voters in the next election. ...more

August 22, 2009

Student performance at Florida's charter schools falls far below that at traditional public schools, according to a Stanford University report. ...more

June 17, 2009

The crime was so brutal, shocking and rife with the worst possible stereotypes about their faith that some U.S. Muslims thought the initial reports were a hoax. ...more

February 21, 2009

"Dominate!" That's the rallying cry Hudson volleyball players strive to embody when retaking the court after breaking huddle. While Tuesday night's 3-1 regional quarterfinal victory over South Lake Groveland was not nearly as dominant as previous Cobra matches during their now 10-game winning streak, enough grit and determination was displayed to stay alive and see next week. ...more

November 5, 2008

The sign on a convenience store next to Firemen's Field reads "Blue Streaks Hold the Chain." ...more

October 24, 2008

Every four years, defenders of abortion rights proclaim that the fate of Roe v. Wade hangs on the outcome of the presidential election. ...more

October 6, 2008

With the University of South Florida beginning its 12th season tonight, it is obvious how remarkably far the program has come in a short period. In fact, the Bulls have evolved so fast they prefer not to be compared to one of college football's all-time great programs. ...more

August 30, 2008

Free is good. That's my rallying cry for coming high school seniors starting the scramble for every dollar they can get their hands on between now and next spring to cover college tuition, textbooks, and room and board. ...more

July 20, 2008