Previously unbeaten Spring Hill American misses first chance at state title when Danny Gonzalez hits tie-breaking solo homer, leading South Lake to 4-3 victory. ...more

July 19, 2008

The Sertoma Junior Golf Tour offers junior golfers in the Heartland the opportunity to compete in various formats and over different courses during the summer to help improve their games. ...more

July 18, 2008

Garret Zeegers went from down to his last strike to the top of his teammates shoulders on Monday night. ...more

July 16, 2008

Gerig Blackman held his home run ball in hand, thinking of the perfect place to display it. ...more

July 11, 2008

Underestimated and under the radar is exactly where Lake Placid is flourishing in the Dixie Youth Majors "O" Zone (ages 11-12) state tournament and head coach Ed Stanley isn't taking the recent success for granted. "I'm really happy for these kids and the community," Stanley said. "It isn't everyday that a small town like Lake Placid assembles a team like we've got now. ...more

July 9, 2008

Underestimated and under the radar is exactly where Lake Placid is flourishing in the Dixie Youth Majors "O" Zone (ages 11-12) state tournament and head coach Ed Stanley isn't taking the recent success for granted. ...more

July 9, 2008

Underestimated and under the radar is exactly where Lake Placid is flourishing in the Dixie Youth Majors "O" Zone (ages 11-12) state tournament and head coach Ed Stanley isn't taking the recent success for granted. ...more

July 8, 2008

The Florida Highway Patrol has been ordered to reinstate Capt. Gregory Lamont, a 26-year veteran fired in 2007 after motorists accused him of striking their car during a 2006 traffic stop. ...more

July 8, 2008

A dump truck collided with a Ford Mustang on Shady Hills Boulevard on Monday afternoon, killing at least one person. ...more

July 8, 2008

EAST LAKELAND — "The game was like it was in slow motion," said Lake Placid's Tyler Carr after his team's offense awoke from it's summer slumber on Sunday. Lake Placid deposited eight runs on the board in the first inning and cruised to a 10-0 four-inning, mercy-rule victory over Malone during the second round of the Dixie Youth Majors "O" Zone (ages 11-12) state tournament in East Lakeland. "It was so good to see the boys hit the ball better than they did yesterday," LP coach Ed Stanley said. "We finally had a breakout game that gave us some much-needed confidence." With the win, Lake Placid advanced to play the West Volusia National team on Monday night in an elimination game. ...more

July 7, 2008