University of Florida's outstanding linebacker Brandon Spikes apparently didn't like a Georgia running back in last Saturday's game. He decided to try to claw his eyes out during a tackle. He failed in that, thank goodness, but did succeed in getting a suspension for his deed. As far as suspensions go, though, he barely received a slap on the wrist. ...more

November 4, 2009

Avon Park police say a Frostproof man suffered a severe foot injury and was flown to Tampa General Hospital Friday after his vehicle collided with a tree. ...more

October 27, 2009

Former University of Miami and Plant High School quarterback Robert Marve's list of possible college destinations has been reduced to five, Plant coach Robert Weiner said today. ...more

April 17, 2009

Police seized $145,000 worth of methamphetamine on Wednesday after a brief pursuit and foot chase. ...more

March 5, 2009

Two Pinellas County sheriff's deputies were given hefty suspensions after a video camera in a squad car showed they misrepresented their actions in separate reports on the same traffic stop, according to sheriff's memoranda released this morning. ...more

February 26, 2009

Drew Taylor walked into Blue Streak gym in a buttoned-down shirt and tie and a woefully shorthanded squad, just two minutes before the scheduled tip-off on Thursday night. ...more

February 21, 2009

The Sebring boys basketball team had the ball in a tie game with 33 seconds to play on Thursday night, but a pivotal turnover and key Kathleen rebound and put-back in the waning seconds was the difference as the Red Devils battled to a 57-53 victory in a Class 4A Regional quarterfinal at Blue Streak gym. ...more

February 19, 2009

Recently Tampa native Robert Marve chose to end his 1.5-year stay at the University of Miami. UM Coach Randy Shannon granted him a release, with stipulations that he could not attend ACC, SEC or in-state schools. Since that time, Plant Head Coach Robert Weiner has undertaken to assault the character of Shannon using any media outlet that will listen. His actions are immature, if not despicable. ...more

January 5, 2009

John Daly smashed one tee shot off the top of a beer can during a pro-am. At another tournament at Innisbrook, he returned from a rain delay with Bucs coach Jon Gruden as his caddie. And his most memorable photo this year came in an orange jail suit, eyes half-closed. ...more

January 1, 2009

John Daly has been suspended for six months by the PGA Tour for conduct that brought unwelcome publicity, including a night in a North Carolina jail to sober up. ...more

December 31, 2008