WAUCHULA — The Avon Park girls soccer team tallied its second win of the season against the Hardee Wildcats in a Class 4A-District 10 match-up at Wildcat Stadium on Thursday, winning 3-0. Missy Lander, who has been a vocal leader on the field for Avon Park, was one of three that scored for the Red Devils, who have earned both victories this season against the 'Cats. "We are passing the ball so much better now," said AP head coach Greg Thacker. "I finally have a squad that will stick with the program, and are working hard." Thacker moved Lander to the forward position and has been pleased with the decision. ...more

December 8, 2007

In prep wrestling, there are 14 weight classes that make up a team event. But when one of those classes has someone fail to make the proper weight, a coach then has to juggle his lineup so much that it affects more than one weight. ...more

December 1, 2007

If the deal is going to get done, members of the city council want it sooner rather than later. ...more

November 10, 2007

AVON PARK — It isn't easy to have your dreams in your grasp, only to see them dashed in an instant. The hardest part should be moving on from such a turn of events, but the Avon Park Red Devils football team is as resilient as it is tough. AP head coach Earnest Perkins and his staff have had their share of ups and downs this season — with only one win to show for all their hard work — yet the young Red Devils were still knocking on the door to the playoffs. ...more

November 9, 2007

•Keep on lovin' the '80s at a concert with REO Speedwagon and .38 Special at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. ...more

October 22, 2007

SEBRING — A Sebring woman was seriously injured Friday afternoon at the intersection of Skipper Road and U.S. 27, after driving her mini-van into the path of a southbound mini-van, a Florida Highway Patrol report stated. ...more

October 12, 2007

AVON PARK — There is no place to go but up for the Avon Park Red Devils. Void of a touchdown this season, AP skipper Earnest Perkins isn't about to circle the wagons and mail it in against the defending Class 3A-District 12 champion Hardee Wildcats, who pay a visit to the confines of Joe Franza Stadium tonight. "We have had some good practices," Perkins said. "I'm optimistic about tonight's game and we have a few surprises for the Wildcats." ...more

September 21, 2007

AVON PARK –– Simply awesome. This is not the same South Florida Community College Panthers squad that limped through the 2006 season. ...more

September 6, 2007