Armwood validated its state ranking in dominant fashion in shutting out Gaither on its home field. ...more

October 30, 2009

Two days off the road was almost too much for Donna Byrne. "I'm ready to go. I'm tired of laying around," she said, tightening a rope around the tarp on her pack horse. ...more

February 15, 2009

Two days off the road was almost too much for Donna Byrne. ...more

February 14, 2009

Donna Byrne started her journey alone, on a frigid day in Arcadia last week. Jobless, without a car, she rode her horse, Tonto, and pulled another, Jay, aiming for Ocala, where she figured she could get some work before heading to Texas. ...more

February 12, 2009

Donna Byrne's story inspires other horse owners to help her with lodging, food and even new shoes for her horses. ...more

February 11, 2009

CHAMBERLAIN ... 39 KING ... 0 THE DIFFERENCE: The Chiefs struggled with their running game early because of the Lions' impenetrable line, but Chamberlain eventually chipped away at that defense and set up a stable running game led by Dontae Aycock and Kenny Allen. ...more

November 8, 2008

TAMPA BAY TECH ... 35 MIDDLETON ... 7 THE DIFFERENCE: Tampa Bay Tech ran a consistent offense captained by QB Angel Rodriguez and RB Maurice Hagens. The Titans defense was also instrumental in not allowing the Middleton offense to score. ...more

November 1, 2008

JEFFERSON ... 50 BLAKE ... 12 THE DIFFERENCE: Blake's defense was unable to control Jefferson's running game, which was responsible for 24 points. The Dragons' Mark Winters ran for two touchdowns, and Terence Doston and Stetson Barton also found the end zone. ...more

October 25, 2008

As a registered Republican, I was appalled to receive another flyer from the Police Benevolent Association defaming Susan Benton, the Democratic candidate for sheriff. This political advertisement states it was paid for by the Florida PBA Justice PAC, and it was independent of any candidate. What a bold face lie when it instructed me to vote "No" for Susan Benton on Nov. 4 It is rather clear the PBA, from a previous flyer as well as this one, is supporting outsider Ron Grimming, as it did for the FHP position. In addition, I feel this mailing was planned to arrive at Highlands County homes one day prior to a complimentary Ron Grimming paid political announcement. This planned attack has convinced me to vote "Yes" for Susan Benton, not only because of its audacity of telling me how to vote, but also because of its affiliation with Ron Grimming, despite the fact it claims no allegiance to a candidate. What duplicity! ...more

October 24, 2008

THE DIFFERENCE: The Chiefs' offensive line provided plenty of time for QB Dontae Aycock to find his receivers while also showing RB Kenny Allen ample daylight, resulting in a big night for the Chamberlain offense. ...more

October 11, 2008