Debra Beebe, an Auburn middle school principal, is among the 16 castaways who will compete for the $1 million grand prize on “Survivor: Tocantins — The Brazilian Highlands.” The 18th installment of the Emmy Award-winning series premieres at 8 p.m. Feb. 12 on CBS. Locally, it can be seen on WRBL-TV 3. Beebe, 46, is a self-described people person, and married mom of five, who believes that her natural leadership abilities and tactful problem-solving skills [...]

A Louisville woman will try to “outwit, outplay and outlast” 15 other castaways on the 18th season of “Survivor.” Sandy Burgin traveled to several audition sites and spent several nights outside to be the first through the doors, hoping to get the attention of the casting directors. Her family said competing on the hit CBS reality show fulfills a longtime dream for Burgin. Burgin, 53, is the oldest competitor on “Survivor: Tocantins.” The professional school [...]

It has been a thrilling but tiring few days for University of Florida student Spencer Duhm. Last Thursday night, he joined fellow students in the O’Connell Center to watch the Gators’ football team win a national championship, and he then celebrated late into the night. And on Wednesday, the Lakeland native was finally able to disclose a secret he’d been keeping for months: He is one of 16 contestants on “Survivor: Tocantins The Brazilian Highlands,” [...]

18th Installment of the Hit Television Series Premieres in High-Definition on Thursday, Feb. 12 CBS today announced the 16 castaways who will compete on SURVIVOR: TOCANTINS — THE BRAZILIAN HIGHLANDS, when the 18th installment of the Emmy Award-winning series premieres Thursday, Feb. 12 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.