If the Plant Panthers defeat Chamberlain tonight to claim their fifth consecutive district championship, it clearly will be a time for celebration. For starting offensive lineman Mark Brannan, though, tonight's game marks a time for reflection. ...more

November 5, 2009

Since University of South Florida freshman running back Keeley Dorsey died Jan. 17, 2007, his No. 10 jersey has not been worn at USF. That will change this fall. ...more

March 26, 2009

NEWS AND NOTES Several Area Swimmers On All-State Team Seven local swimmers were named Friday to the 2008-09 Pinch A Penny All-State Swimming and Diving Team. ...more

January 17, 2009

The University of Florida's national championship celebration was drawing to a conclusion Sunday afternoon inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Coach Urban Meyer already had addressed the announced crowd of 42,000, calling the Gators "one of the greatest teams in college football history." ...more

January 12, 2009

Early in 2008, shortly after the Florida Gators' annual spring game, junior linebacker Brandon Spikes and Coach Urban Meyer sat down together inside Florida Field, just the two of them and 90,000 empty seats. ...more

January 5, 2009

Dunedin lineman Kyle Pedretty recovered a Palm Harbor fumble with just more than 50 seconds on the clock to seal the 30-28 victory against Palm Harbor University, creating a three-way tie for the Class 5A-District 9 championship. ...more

November 8, 2008

Florida football games are played on Saturdays. By Coach Urban Meyer's thinking, they are won or lost on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. ...more

November 7, 2008

Dwayne Council Jr. made a few mistakes on Friday night, but when the game was on the line, the junior linebacker stood tall and saved his best for last. ...more

October 26, 2008

The Avon Park football team's practices this week carried a different feel, as the Red Devils walked around with the confidence that can only come from a victory. ...more

October 24, 2008

THE DIFFERENCE: Junior quarterback Billy Embody was impressive for Carrollwood Day, passing for three touchdown passes in the first half, including a 36-yard pass to freshman wideout Dillon Floyd and a two touchdowns to Matthew Monteilh. ...more

October 4, 2008