AVON PARK — Heather Barnes is accustomed to wearing many hats. After all, the Avon Park senior is a star softball player, an outstanding diver and a top-notch student. Next year, however, Barnes will don a new hat altogether after signing a full scholarship on Thursday to play softball with the Stetson University Hatters. "It's an exciting time right now," Barnes said. "I got the paperwork last night and now its official. Now I can just concentrate on softball and beating Sebring. "I can now just enjoy the rest of my senior year." ...more

November 16, 2007

The spirit of the Florida high school playoffs has undergone a transformation, and a lot of coaches don't understand it. ...more

November 14, 2007

LAND O' LAKES - When it comes to putting together a game plan, River Ridge coach Heidi Castelamare doesn't look at the three degrees of separation. ...more

November 5, 2007

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Drum roll, please. The Tampa winner of the Guitar Center Drum-Off 2007 is ... Marcus Thomas. ...more

October 20, 2007

WINTER HAVEN –– The Rowdy Gaines Pool in Winter Haven flowed red on Monday –– Red Devil red, to be exact. ...more

October 16, 2007

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Drum roll, please. The Tampa winner of the Guitar Center Drum-Off 2007 is: Marcus Thomas. ...more

October 10, 2007

By the time the Durant High volleyball team is finished today at the Berkeley Premier tournament, the Cougars might not be too excited about their win-loss record. But that's the idea. ...more

September 29, 2007

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Local rock star wannabes will compete Wednesday to be the next Keith Moon or Neil Peart during Guitar Center's Drum-Off 2007. ...more

September 29, 2007