After a 26-point loss to McKeel Academy to open the regular season, the Avon Park girls basketball team needed a shot of confidence. ...more

November 27, 2009

DeeDee Castro could be considered a living legend. At Zephyrhills High School, the 27-year-old former center midfielder has her jersey retired, owns school records for most goals and assists, and her father, Phillip, coached some of the Bulldogs' most successful boys teams for 12 years. ...more

November 26, 2009

Nothing went the Avon Park Red Devils' way Tuesday night - even their uniforms needed amending. ...more

November 26, 2009

- Weekly distractions seem to have become par for the course this season for No.1 Florida. ...more

November 6, 2009

A fast-paced Hudson squad did all it needed to collect a 25-14, 25-12, 25-20 win against Zephyrhills in the Class 4A-Region 2 quarterfinals. ...more

November 5, 2009

No one's business A recent letter to the editor asked the question: "Why exactly is gambling always portrayed as being bad?" I also have a question: If adults want to gamble with other adults, all using their own money, why is it any of the government's business or anyone else's business? ...more

November 5, 2009

Last week, hours before Hudson's district volleyball finals game against Ridgewood, Cobras coach Shayna Munson popped in a videotape for her players to watch. ...more

November 4, 2009

Some of the people who make their living covering the sports we watch have been accused of infecting the public with a phenomenon known as Tebow Fatigue. Victims have a tendency to burst blood vessels, particularly in the neck, at the mere mention of a certain quarterback from the University of Florida. ...more

November 1, 2009

NO. 1 FLORIDA VS. GEORGIA KICKOFF: 3:30 p.m.; Jacksonville ...more

October 31, 2009

GAINESVILLE - University of Florida LB Ryan Stamper is a popular guy these days. The Jacksonville native said he has been swamped with ticket requests for Saturday's game against Georgia. ...more

October 29, 2009