A report that details the circumstances surrounding a 9-year-old boy's death during the Plant City Christmas Parade has been posted on the city's Web site. ...more

January 31, 2008

AVON PARK — "It's tough when you don't have the numbers," SHS coach Denny Hays said after his Blue Streaks made a good showing against arch-rival Avon Park in Tuesday's dual meet, but wrestling is a numbers game. The Red Devils had the higher number on this night with a 46-28 team win over Sebring, but the Blue Streaks can walk away knowing they have quality and not necessarily quantity this season. ...more

January 24, 2008

The presence of law enforcement was adequate when the Plant City Christmas Parade was marred by the death of a 9-year-old boy, but measures should be taken at future events to streamline communication between emergency responders, according to a report released by city officials Jan. 11. ...more

January 23, 2008

The presence of law enforcement was adequate when the Plant City Christmas Parade was marred by the death of a 9-year-old boy, but measures should be taken at future events to streamline communication between emergency responders, according to a report released by city officials on Jan. 11. ...more

January 23, 2008

KISSIMMEE –– With the district tournament only 11 days away, the Avon Park and Sebring wrestling teams are flexing their muscles at the right time. The Red Devils went 8-1 in the 20-team, two-day tournament at Poinciana High School over the weekend to finish in third place. Junior heavyweight Jace Grimmett led the way with a 9-0 record and was selected the meet's outstanding upper weights wrestler. "Jace did a tremendous job," said Avon Park assistant coach Lee Elder. "He continues to improve with each match. ...more

January 22, 2008

PLANT CITY - Members of the Improvement League of Plant City already had purchased candy and beads for Saturday's parade honoring the life and work of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. ...more

January 18, 2008

PLANT CITY – Commissioners, in a unanimous vote Monday night, decided to ban distribution of candy and beads at parades. ...more

January 15, 2008

PLANT CITY - A report has been released on the investigation into the death of a boy during the Plant City Christmas Parade. ...more

January 11, 2008

SEBRING — After being out of the golf business for two years, Debby McNall is back where she belongs — in a pro shop. ...more

January 11, 2008

SEBRING –– There was no holiday hangover for many of the Heartland's prep wrestlers, as Avon Park placed third in the team competition and Sebring's Shaanan Spiegel continued his dominance on the mat at the annual Spiegel Memorial Tournament on Saturday at Sebring High School. Spiegel waltzed through the tournament with relative ease, scoring a pin three minutes into his first match against Port Charlotte's Kile Grilz and scoring a pair of technical falls en route to the gold medal in the 152-pound weight class. ...more

January 7, 2008