Florida football player commits to University of Florida while holding two live alligators

A Florida football player may have made the biggest decision of his athletic career – committing to play for the University of Florida over Alabama and Tennessee – and he decided to announce his decision in a very Florida way.

FHSAA holding first beach volleyball state tournament

New Smyrna Beach is one of several teams representing Central Florida in the Florida High School Athletic Association's first ever beach volleyball state tournament.

Montverde Academy basketball makes history as boy's and girl's teams win national championships

Montverde Academy made history on the basketball court. Both the girl's and boy's basketball teams won the Geico High School Nationals, which no school has ever done before in the same season.

Youth tackle football: Americans differ on whether kids should play, survey finds

Researchers at Ohio State University surveyed nearly 4,000 adults and asked them to rate the statement: “Tackle football is an appropriate sport for kids to play.”

Freedom High School girls win first FHSAA sanctioned wrestling championship

It's a moment the Freedom High School girl's wrestling team will savor for a long time. The team won the 1A state title. It's the first year the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) held a sanctioned championship event for girls' wrestling.

High school basketball team helps player with Down syndrome make game ending shot

A high school basketball player with Down syndrome makes a buzzer beater game shot with the support and encouragement of his teammates and entire gym. The touching video has gone viral.

Coach balancing soccer and medical school leads Lake Nona to district title

The Lake Nona girl's soccer team went through many head coaching changes in the last few years. Their current coach is finally offering some stability.

Teddy Balkind, 10th-grade hockey player, dies from cut on neck by skate

Police and school officials say Teddy Balkind fell to the ice during Thursday's game and the other player was unable to stop, resulting in a collision.

High school coach suspended after team blows out opponent 92-4

Sacred Heart Academy issued a statement apologizing for Monday’s blowout, saying the game didn't reflect the school’s values.

Roswell High School football quarterback Robbie Roper dies after surgery

Robbie Roper, the quarterback for Roswell High School, has died after complications from surgery, his family has confirmed. He was 18 years old.

Dr. Phillips basketball team seeing success

This year, all eyes are on the Dr. Phillips boy’s basketball team. The Panthers came into the awesome ranked nationally and are a favorite to repeat as state champs.

'Buster' helps Merritt Island prepare for state championship appearance

During practice, Kevin Beal, affectionately known as Buster, is the glue that literally keeps things together. Buster attended Merritt Island High School. Soon after graduation, he started working as a manager for all the sports teams.