The performance by Hernando in Friday night's elimination game at the AAA Majors (ages 11-12) All-Stars District 6 Tournament at Wildwood's Millennium Park left the team's skipper, Dudley Cullum, speechless. ...more

June 30, 2008

MVP PROFILE Spring Hill American's Head Shawn Laferty remains connected with his family through baseball. ...more

June 29, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE BASEBALL AAA MAJORS HYL (1-2) OUSTED AFTER 3 GAMES ...more

June 27, 2008

DIXIE YOUTH LEAGUE BASEBALL SENIOR BOYS It's been seven years since Brooksville HYL has captured the 14-year-old district title. They've posted a collective 12-14 won-lost slate, but hope to return to states this post season. ...more

June 26, 2008

SEBRING — Building up confidence and helping an athlete reach their potential is the reputation Joe Sinness has forged during his tenure at Sebring High School, but a new challenge is just on the horizon. ...more

June 25, 2008

TAMPA - Vince McGilvra, co-owner of Skipper's Smokehouse, will retire from his day-to-day duties at the restaurant and music venue at the end of June, an official confirmed today. ...more

May 30, 2008

AVON PARK — An Avon Park woman was free on $2,000 bail Tuesday on illegal drug possession charges. Jo Ann Skipper-Hancock, 47, of 2180 U.S. 27 N., Lot No. 4, Avon Park, was charged with possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia. ...more

May 7, 2008

SEBRING — The fans filled the stands and the waves of cheers charged the night air at Firemen's Field on Friday night, and with the season on the line, Sebring's Steven Fortner didn't disappoint. "All night," said Fortner from the moment he stepped into the dugout. "I'm feeling it tonight." The Blue Streak senior pitched a complete game shutout in front of some outstanding defensive plays from his teammates, as Sebring bounced the Bartow 2-0 in the Class 4A regional semifinals. All eyes were on Fortner heading into the top of the seventh, as the Streaks clung to a two-run lead. ...more

May 5, 2008

It took a slow real estate market to put a thrift store benefiting the Hope Children's Home in a highly desirable location on Fowler Avenue. ...more

May 3, 2008

When 13-year-old Brandon Wilson was diagnosed with brain cancer late last year, his mother's friends decided to turn a negative into a positive and celebrate his life. ...more

May 2, 2008