As Big Brown's bid to become the first Triple Crown winner in 30 years gains momentum, the focus shifts to Pimlico and the quick turnaround before Saturday's Preakness Stakes. ...more

May 12, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) -- Simon Cowell once told Jason Castro that his face would save him from elimination. Not this time. The dreadlocked heartthrob was voted off "American Idol" Wednesday as the show narrowed the competition to three finalists: David Cook, David Archuleta and Syesha Mercado. ...more

May 8, 2008

Dioner Navarro realizes there were times last season when he came to the plate in a key situation that even those in his own dugout didn't expect much from him. ...more

May 8, 2008

PREPS ...more

May 6, 2008

Another week, more expectations for Dale Earnhardt Jr. NASCAR's most popular driver got off to a good start in his new ride at Hendrick Motorsports, winning the non-points Budweiser Shootout and his 150-mile qualifying race at Daytona. ...more

February 24, 2008

News of two more complaints about incidents of abuse at Orient Road Jail emerged Wednesday. ...more

February 21, 2008

SEBRING – A review of the past year, a look ahead at the year ahead and the presentation of awards were the order of business during the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet Friday night at the Restoration Center. Megan Klootwyk was recognized as the Ambassador of the Year. Kim Heintz was presented with the Director of the Year award. Bob and Nadine Tedstone received the Volunteer of the Year award. This is the first time that a couple has been honored with the award. Highlands Independent Bank was named the Business of the Year. ...more

February 17, 2008

Brandon's senior leadership was front and center as the Eagles captured their fifth district title in six years with a 42-38 victory against the Wharton Wildcats in the Class 5A-District 8 final Saturday. ...more

February 10, 2008

Lakeland Jenkins senior Kayla Grimsley closed in on East Lake's goal, using every move she had, weaving and faking out the opposing defense. ...more

February 9, 2008

The night started with a 10-2 run by Lakeland Christian, with all 10 points scored by senior center Meghan Moore. It ended in a 57-32 Vikings victory over Tampa Prep in the Class 2A-Region 3 quarterfinal. ...more

February 8, 2008