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Dugg Smith of Dover is originally from Columbus, Ohio, and his lifelong love of chess began with a simple challenge from a friend. After...

Wearing many hats comes easily to Brandon resident Rebecca McDonagh. She is a mom with two teenagers and a rescue dog, Foxy. She has...

By Brooke Wilson Whether it is spelled ‘mahjong,’ ‘mah-jongg’ or ‘mahjongg,’ one thing is certain: The centuries-old tile game is enjoying a surge in...

The Brandon football program has been in flux for over 10 years. Their last winning season was in 2015, and they won just one...

Sumner had their best season in school history in 2025. They finished with an overall record of 10-3 and won two playoff games, reaching...

The Cougars have dominated district competition, going undefeated four straight seasons. They are seeking their fifth straight title in the 2026 campaign in a...

Strawberry Crest has had one particular goal in mind the last several seasons — make the playoffs. The last two seasons they came up...

Southshore Charter Academy is a school deeply committed to student success and character development. What sets the school apart is its focus on educating...

The Sharks are off to a great start in their 2026 campaign, beating Spoto 20-19 in their Kickoff Classic. Senior safety Dominic Persaud was the...

By Ashley Craig, Navy Office of Community Outreach Lt. Joel Walter, a native of Brandon, Florida, serves in the U.S. Navy at Strategic Weapons Facility...