PORT CHARLOTTE — Roberto Gomez turned in one of his best outings of the season Wednesday night, but the Charlotte Stone Crabs missed out on several opportunities to give their pitcher a win. Gomez pitched seven innings, his longest start … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — The other Port Charlotte High School football players had several nicknames for Jacques Jean-Louis last spring, but “Roach” was the one that stuck. Not Cricket. Not the Green Goblin. Jean-Louis can laugh about those names now. “I … Find out how to read more online.

As Robin Jennings stood at the weigh-in station the first day of the Poor Boys Classic fishing tournament, founder and participant Hardy Bryant passed by and exclaimed, “I caught one that was 15 pounds!” Jennings quickly responded, “In your dreams!” … Find out how to read more online.

The Hit and Run softball team from the DeSoto County Adult Athletic Association’s men’s softball league outscored the Ironhorse/Country Cafe team 25-10 earlier in the season. … Find out how to read more online.

Jiu-jitsu centers on the growth of an individual’s character and how to use that development to improve the community. Over the past nine years, Fusco Full Circle Academy has work with hundreds of residents to improve their lives both at … Find out how to read more online.

Ten years ago Charlotte correctional officer Darla Lathrem was brutally killed by three inmates as they attempted to escape the Charlotte Correctional Institution. Friends and former workers with Lathrem have been involved in many fundraising events since that time to … Find out how to read more online.

FORT MYERS — Many of Florida Gulf Coast University’s baseball players are taking a “do or die” approach to this week’s Atlantic Sun Conference tournament in DeLand. It’s for good reason, too. On top of the six seniors or graduate … Find out how to read more online.

FORT MYERS — Working all the angles, civil engineers have a keen eye for even the slightest details in what they design. Every square inch is accounted for and has its own purpose, playing a small but efficient part in … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Jesse Hahn started an evening doubleheader Tuesday in the best way a pitcher can: quickly. Bolstered by strong starts by Hahn in game one and Jake Floethe in game two, the Charlotte Stone Crabs swept Clearwater Tuesday … Find out how to read more online.

NEW YORK — Nick Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the NBA lottery odds again. The Cavaliers won the lottery for the second time in three years Tuesday, giving them the No. 1 pick for the June 27 draft. … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Jake Floethe made his first start of the season Tuesday in the second game of the Charlotte Stone Crabs’ doubleheader against Clearwater. Floethe, who was a starter last season in Bowling Green, has been following Jesse Hahn’s … Find out how to read more online.

PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte Stone Crabs starter Parker Markel did not pitch as scheduled Saturday because of a problem with his neck, manager Brady Williams said. He was scheduled to pitch after Mike Montgomery’s rehab start on Saturday; the plan … Find out how to read more online.

FORT MYERS — Venice High School repeated as Class 7A state baseball champions in an unlikely manner Saturday. The Indians overcame a shaky three-run first inning by starter Brandon Elmy by pounding 21 hits off Haines City en route to … Find out how to read more online.

This column should be read while listening to “It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock and Roll)” by AC/DC (running time: 5 minutes, 15 seconds). • So far, two high school spring football  games and both … Find out how to read more online.

FORT MYERS — Tyson Albert picked the perfect time to throw the best game of his career. Venice High School (31-3) will defend its 7A championship today in large part because Albert was dominant en route to a 4-0 win … Find out how to read more online.