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Mayor plays hardball | Condon returning? | Win state semi, rush to graduation

Bianchi: Here’s why Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is playing hardball with Orlando baseball

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is cautious about jumping on the Orlando baseball bandwagon. And that’s the way it should be.

UF's Todd Golden 'cautiously optimistic' Alex Condon will return to Gators

Florida coach Todd Golden said is hopeful Alex Condon will return to the Gators and withdraw from the NBA draft before the May 28 deadline.

Winter Springs softball wins state semifinal just in time for graduation

Alondra Maldonado, the only senior on Winter Springs' surprisingly successful fastpitch softball team, got to celebrate graduation Thursday night, right after the Bears scored a dramatic walk-off win against North Fort Myers in the FHSAA Class 5A state semifinal game. Eustis lost to Somerset Academy in the 3A final.

High school scores and top performers from Thursday, May 22

In the Class 3A softball state finals, Eustis lost its bid for a second straight title, while Winter Springs won its semifinal in 5A.

UF's rebuilt backcourt has huge shoes to fill: 'You can't replace them'

UF coach Todd Golden built a national champion with transfer guards. He aims to do it again with Boogie Fland, Xaivian Lee and AJ Brown.

Edgewater ushers in Patrick Browning era with pair of spring shutouts

Edgewater welcomed new football coach Patrick Browning with a pair of shutouts in scrimmages with Windermere and Osceola during the Windermere spring jamboree.

Judge denies UCF's motion to dismiss breach of contract lawsuit by Ted Roof

Former Knights defensive coordinator Ted Roof is suing the school over a breach of contract in regards to severance.

Pride traveling to Utah in hopes of righting the ship

The good news for Orlando is that Utah is only scoring an average of 0.78 goals per match. The Royals have only scored seven times in nine matches, and no player has scored more than one goal this season. It is the perfect opportunity for Orlando to earn a clean sheet and rebuild confidence.

TFA Royals beat state No. 1 Trinity for 2A baseball state title

The First Academy senior Thomas Achey pitched the game of his life in the FHSAA Class 2A baseball state championship. He was up against Florida's No. 1 team, Trinity Christian of Jacksonville.