Normally, you'd expect a match between two nationally ranked teams to happen a little later than the opening round of the region playoffs. But Thursday night, East Lake - No. 20 in the ESPN Rise boys soccer Fab 50 - and Jesuit - No. 21 in the same poll - will meet. ...more

February 5, 2009

When Gulf handed Wesley Chapel its first road loss of the season - and just its second loss overall - on Jan. 29, Wildcats coach Karim Nohra committed a cardinal sin of sorts for coaches. ...more

February 5, 2009

Lamar Miller's mother grew up not far from Gainesville, and even now, she's still a huge Florida Gators fan. ...more

February 5, 2009

Forget attempting to beat an opponent three times in the same season. On Tuesday night, Palm Harbor University proved it's possible to accomplish even more. ...more

February 4, 2009

State Farm has been charging some of the highest rates in Florida, but they would have us believe they are presently losing $20 million each month? How can they possibly be losing $20 million each month? From homeowner claims? No hurricanes! No earthquakes! No tsunamis! No Florida communities destroyed by raging wildfires! ...more

February 2, 2009

Fifty games into his 20th season, Mark Recchi feels like a 30-year-old again. ...more

February 1, 2009

The mercury may be forecasted to dip below 40 degrees Friday night during the Class 5A, District 9 boys soccer title game, but the intense rivalry between host Palm Harbor University and East Lake High can be counted to keep things well-heated. ...more

January 29, 2009

State Farm, the second-largest property insurer in Florida, said today that it will stop providing property insurance statewide, a move that would affect more than 1 million policyholders. ...more

January 27, 2009

TAMPA - Former University of Miami and Plant High quarterback Robert Marve is still considering several schools and won't make a decision on where he will transfer until sometime after National Signing Day, Feb. 4, Plant coach Robert Weiner said. ...more

January 25, 2009

Tampa Prep (13-3-2) made quick work of Calvary Christian (0-12-3) on Tuesday night in the Class 2A-District 9 semifinal as a pair of seniors, midfielder Taylor Richardson and forward Paige Goodwin, provided hat tricks in an 8-0 win. ...more

January 21, 2009