Ah, post-Thanksgiving bliss: basking in the warm glow of the TV, a bellyful of carbohydrates lulling me into a stupor. ...more

November 27, 2009

The chute opened, and Bob Barthle's horse chased after the steer. ...more

February 20, 2009

Harmless as a puppy, "Bolt" comes bounding into theaters, stumbling over its big, goofy paws, wagging its fluffy tail and begging to play ball. ...more

November 20, 2008

Sunlight glinted off Lake Pasadena as a warm breeze eased through Spanish moss hanging low on the surrounding oaks and sweet gum trees. ...more

October 12, 2008

Seniors Daija Barrett and Brearnna Tate led the defensive attack on Thursday, as the Avon Park volleyball team cruised past Hardee 25-22, 25-18, 25-16 in the Class 4A-District 10 match. ...more

October 4, 2008

Marvin Williams had just one word to describe the Okeechobee senior running back Lonnie Pryor after watching him put on a display on Friday at Brahman Stadium. ...more

September 14, 2008

The day Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church crumbled into shards of bricks and a pile of rubble, tears filled the eyes of the people who had tried to save the historical structure. ...more

June 15, 2008

AVON PARK — Rocky Khara has played the River Greens Golf Course countless times in his youth. The 16-year-old Sebring resident took advantage of his vast knowledge of the tight and demanding 6,100-yard layout by shooting a sizzling 6-under 66 on Saturday to seize the first round lead of the 39th annual Bagwell Junior Invitational. The prestigious junior golf tournament, which is for ages 12-18, has attracted a talented field of 58 boys and five girls from across the state. Khara's fine 66 gave him a two-stroke lead over 13-year-old Connor Lynch, who carded a 4-under 68. Mike Gillooley is in third place after a 71, Katsu Yuki Sakuri is at 72 and Greg Gentry of Avon Park, Drew Guffey and defending champion Cory Meade are at 73. ...more

June 8, 2008

The late-morning sun is beginning to cook the 1-mile oval, and Eddie Woods is close to calling this part of his day done. Before he drives back up the hill toward the barns, though, the veteran horseman locks his eyes on a pair of fillies working out on the track. ...more

June 6, 2008

OCALA The late-morning sun is beginning to cook the 1-mile oval, and Eddie Woods is close to calling this part of his day done. Before he drives back up the hill toward the barns, though, the veteran horseman locks his eyes on a pair of fillies working out on the track. ...more

June 5, 2008