Current law says a former band director faces up to 45 years in prison for allegations that he engaged in sexual activity with a student. ...more

July 17, 2009

"The Ghost Mountain Boys: Their Epic March and the Terrifying Battle for New Guinea - the Forgotten War of the South Pacific," by James Campbell (Crown, $25.95) ...more

January 20, 2008

SEBRING — It may be the season to give, but the Avon Park boys basketball team is taking that to the extreme. The Red Devils, who have had trouble hanging on to the ball, committed 30 turnovers in losing to Lakeland 57-38 in Thursday's first round of the Taveniere Holiday Tournament. "It's the same story every game, " said first-year Avon Park coach Luther Clemons. "We make too many turnovers and fall behind and spend the rest of the game trying to catch up. "Our defense was solid, but we didn't shoot well and we weren't patient enough on offense." Both teams came out sluggish to start the contest and the Dreadnaughts, led by James Campbell's four points, took an 11-6 lead heading into the second period. ...more

December 29, 2007

Sept. 3, 2004, marked the first of what would culminate into a state-record 53 consecutive wins for the Lakeland Dreadnaughts. ...more

October 27, 2007

LAKELAND - Sept. 3, 2004, marked the first of what would culminate into a state-record 53 consecutive wins for the Lakeland Dreadnaughts. ...more

October 27, 2007