Among my saddest moments as a career counselor is when I hear a story like this: "I wasn't a good student in high school, but I wanted to prove that I can get a college diploma. I'd be the first one in my family to do it. But it's been five years and $80,000, and I still have 45 credits to go." ...more

May 11, 2008

LAKE WALES — As freshman, Avon Park natives Sarah and Saundra Flores have waited patiently for their turn to shine for the Warner Southern softball team. ...more

May 8, 2008

SEBRING — The school district received 52 completed applications from students who want to take pre–International Baccalaureate (I.B.) courses next school year. ...more

May 3, 2008

3A GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD Springstead's relay team finally takes its turn at states after falling short two years straight.   ...more

May 2, 2008

The University of Tampa apologized Friday for two dorm advisers who meted out punishment reminiscent of elementary school: They told 80 honors students to write 30 times, "I will not vandalize the floor, and I will help prevent others from vandalizing." ...more

February 23, 2008

TAMPA -- The University of Tampa apologized today for two dorm advisers who doled out a punishment reminiscent of elementary school: They told 80 honors students to write 30 times, "I will not vandalize the floor, and I will help prevent others from vandalizing." ...more

February 22, 2008

On a night when the Gators hit 11 treys, it was a pair of free throws that finally iced the game. ...more

February 21, 2008

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Hernando grad set to return for James Madison University after recovering from fractured knee. ...more

February 15, 2008

Kyle Swanston spent the past month having to sit and watch his James Madison University teammates. The Hernando High grad was ready to re-join them on the court. ...more

February 15, 2008

The best player on the Plant City High softball team, Kendall Dawson, is no longer a secret. That's what a free ride to play for the University of Alabama can do. ...more

February 13, 2008