Brianna Hooker had a problem with her neck at the worst time - while she was competing in the clean and jerk at the state girls weightlifting meet Saturday at River Ridge. ...more

February 10, 2008

During practice runs such as these, music blares through the loudspeakers as dozens of riders of varying ages and sizes climb to the starting gate. ...more

January 17, 2008

LAKELAND - At almost 8 years old, Rex is about through. He has had a remarkable run, though, been through a lot. He had his share of busts and sniffed out enough lost kids. But, with a nagging back injury, he just didn't have the umph to get over that 6-foot obstacle. Rex, with no regrets, is in his last competition with others less than half his age. Rex is a police dog, and he came to Lakeland this week for the U.S. Police Canine Association's National Police Dog Trials. Dogs and handlers from law enforcement agencies across the nation are vying for the title of, well, top dog. ...more

October 22, 2007