Jordan Rees is known for his research. In preparing for a race, he studies the background of every swimmer he's going up against. Long before Friday's Class 3A state meet, the Wharton senior sprinter predicted his specialty, the 50 freestyle, would come down to a faceoff between he and Miami Palmetto's Michael Saco. ...more

November 14, 2009

Mitchell swim coach Joe Lampkin was suspended Wednesday, the day before the state championships in Orlando. ...more

November 12, 2009

A year ago, doctors told Zach Eicholtz a back disease might prevent him from ever swimming — or walking — again. This weekend, the Berkeley Prep star is back in the water at the state championships. ...more

November 11, 2009

There's nothing like getting humbled by a bunch of 8-year olds. Wharton High senior swimmer Jordan Rees would know. He's been there, done that. Rees didn't really make a splash his first couple of years in the pool. ...more

November 11, 2009

Florida officials say a 54-year-old swimmer died in rough waves fueled by Hurricane Bill. ...more

August 23, 2009

Baltimore police say Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps has been in a two-car collision but not injured. ...more

August 13, 2009

Imagine showing up for swim class and getting an Olympic champion to show you a few moves. ...more

April 25, 2009

Two Sebring Police Department officers were recognized Wednesday as the 2008 Police Officers of the Year. ...more

March 27, 2009

Michael Phelps insists he's more worried about the pain he caused family, friends and fans than losing money in endorsements after he was photographed inhaling from a marijuana pipe. ...more

March 13, 2009

A South Carolina sheriff is not going to charge swimmer Michael Phelps after a photo of the 14-time gold medalist showed him smoking from a marijuana pipe. ...more

February 16, 2009