Drama normally isn't associated with preseason games, but the matchup between Sebring and Okeechobee on Tuesday provided its fair share of tension. ...more

November 13, 2008

The tour to promote the region to site selection consultants in an attempt to bring better jobs to the Heartland has been postponed at least until next year. ...more

November 9, 2008

Seniors Albert Moses and Virgil Cooper couldn't wipe the smiles off their faces as the seconds ticked off the clock and teammate Rashad Young intercepted a Hail Mary pass to seal Avon Park's 40-0 victory over LaBelle at Cowboy Stadium on Friday night. ...more

October 19, 2008

Times fell and records were shattered as some of the best swimmers in the state converged on the Green Dragon pool for the annual Heartland Invitational on Saturday. ...more

October 6, 2008

It's unlikely that many Avon Park football fans will forget last season's greatest - and only - victory over Hardee. ...more

September 26, 2008

Venessa Sinness couldn't believe what she was seeing during the Sebring volleyball team's third game against Okeechobee on Monday. ...more

September 24, 2008

The U.S. Small Business Administration said today that private nonprofit organizations affected by Tropical Storm Fay in August have until Oct. 23 to file disaster loan applications for damages from the storm. ...more

September 23, 2008

Lonnie Pryor has achieved just about everything a high school football player can at this point in his career - rushing titles, school records and all-state honors - but one thing that's eluded the senior tailback is a victory over budding rival Sebring. ...more

September 21, 2008

Bradenton Christian blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown and got two TD receptions from Colton Goodwin en route to the 23-0 victory Friday against host Cambridge. ...more

September 13, 2008

Okeechobee 44, Avon Park 6 Okeechobee senior running back Lonnie Pryor carried 24 times for 165 yards and three touchdowns after running back the opening kick 82 yards for another score on Friday night to lead Okeechobee past Avon Park 44-6 at Brahman Stadium. ...more

September 12, 2008