It was the first year the Florida High School Athletic Association has officially recognized competitive cheer as a varsity sport. It also was the first time the FHSAA had held a state championship meet. ...more

December 26, 2008

Until last week's match with Alonso, Freedom boys soccer coach Dennis Derflinger had been perplexed by the play of his squad. Yes, the Patriots were undefeated at 3-0-3. But they were coming off three consecutive draws and had scored a total of just four goals. ...more

December 11, 2008

Former Middleton High School special education teacher Christina Lin Butler was placed on probation for five years Wednesday for having a felonious three-week sexual relationship with a 16-year-old ninth-grader. ...more

December 11, 2008

BROOKSVILLE – If Land O' Lakes boys soccer coach Mark Pearson ever wondered what his Gators would be like without leading scorer Dominic Cutrofello, he found out Wednesday night. ...more

December 4, 2008

Earlier in the season, University of Tampa men's soccer coach Adrian Bush brought a small box into his team's locker room. On the outside, it read "In this box is the key to life's success." ...more

December 4, 2008

University of South Florida men's soccer coach George Kiefer couldn't help but laugh the other day. ...more

December 3, 2008

In March, Lauren Verbosky broke a 30-year-old East Bay High record in track and field. ...more

November 26, 2008

In March, Lauren Verbosky broke a 30-year-old East Bay High record in track and field. And the accomplishments keep coming. The senior four-sport star was recently recognized as one of the state's best student-athletes for her achievements in the classroom and on the field. Verbosky was named the female winner of the Wendy's Florida High School Heisman award. ...more

November 13, 2008

Gators outshoot Pirates 26-12 to stay unbeaten. ...more

November 13, 2008

Former Newsome High School girls soccer coach Ronald Eugene Lewis was placed on a year of house arrest and nine years of probation Wednesday after pleading guilty to having unlawful sex with a 17-year-old student. ...more

November 13, 2008