Fresh off a victory against his former team, Sickles defensive lineman Ian Hopkins has received his first official offer. ...more

November 5, 2009

Middle and high school students who care about good health are invited to produce public service announcements as part of the Florida KidCare Act-Out for Health Contest. ...more

September 19, 2009

The first Madelyn Pettis Scholarship Fun Shoot will be held on Oct. 17 at Square One Sporting Clay Club, off State Road 70 West. ...more

September 11, 2009

1. Mark Whipple was hired in the offseason to assume the duties as the offensive coordinator. He's Miami's fourth offensive coordinator in five years. ...more

August 31, 2009

Paul Wilson's football career is over at the University of Florida. Wilson, who played at Lakeland High School, has a broken right foot for the second time is less than a year, and Coach Urban Meyer says doctors have advised him to give up football. ...more

August 14, 2009

In response to "College grants favor wealthy" (Front page, May 10): I am a junior in high school, living in the Westchase community, working just as hard as anyone else to obtain a grant from Bright Futures. If receiving this scholarship was based on family income, I would have it covered. However, course grades, test scores and community service hours determine the amount that Bright Futures grants students. ...more

May 16, 2009

I am sending a thank you to those who helped with the Chalk Contest that was held at the Highlands Art League on May 2, to award a scholarship to the Kids Kamp. Anne Watson was the glue that held it together when I had to go out of town and Linda Schneider, my co-worker became ill. Pamela Jay Paralikis, Mary Boutellier and Jan Augenstein jumped in to help make it a success for the children. Thank you ladies for your genuine enthusiasm in promoting art for our children. I would also like to thank Tom Short, Jr. manager of Michaels for the generous donation of chalk to make our event happen; the News Sun for sending a photographer to cover the even and make it special for those participating. ...more

May 9, 2009

eto running back Jeremy Deering's scholarship offers are well into double digits. Deering received his 12th on Friday. The University of Illinois is the latest Division I program to make him an offer. Illinois becomes the fourth Big Ten school vying for Deering. The others are Michigan, Ohio State and Purdue. Other schools that have offered scholarships include Kansas, Kentucky, Syracuse and UCF. Deering led the Falcons last year with 1,077 yards and four touchdowns while splitting time between running back and quarterback ...more

April 24, 2009

Florida forward Alex Tyus, the team's second-leading scorer last season, has decided to transfer. ...more

April 17, 2009

A South Florida boy who became an Internet sensation during the presidential campaign has received a full scholarship to a Georgia university. ...more

April 17, 2009