Moving down from a brutal Class 6A district to a much nearer and friendlier 4A league could not have come at a better time for the Mitchell High baseball program. Topping the list of reasons as to why that is starts with pitching, as it would for any team replacing 88 percent of its innings-tossed production. ...more

February 27, 2010

My father taught me to go left. ...more

February 11, 2010

I promised myself that I would not write an article on New Year's resolutions. But as you can see, I could not resist. ...more

January 10, 2010

As the health-care debate continues to unfold, a little-known but important provision in the Democrats' reform package that would fill a huge gap in our nation's health insurance system is attracting renewed attention. ...more

December 28, 2009

Almost everyone's heard of Toys for Tots. But how about Presents for Pups? ...more

December 16, 2009

After two tumultuous weeks, the Sebring Blue Streaks were back at full strength Friday night - plus one. ...more

October 25, 2009

Forecasters predict a relatively mild hurricane season this year. If their projections bear out, it couldn't come at a better time. Floridians face the worst recession since the 1930s, with double-digit unemployment rates, broad job losses across several industries and a disastrous real estate market clogged with foreclosures and vacant homes. In a state reliant on tourism and housing, a major hurricane could plunge the economy into an even steeper decline. Perhaps we'll be fortunate again. If not, here's a look at the grave effects of a major storm on Florida's historically vibrant economic engines: housing, tourism and jobs. ...more

June 14, 2009

Karri Ramo has been putting in some serious overtime of late in order to work a little less. ...more

March 29, 2009

Connecticut hardly needed Hasheem Thabeet as it romped through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. ...more

March 27, 2009

An unexpected scoring binge from the Big Ten's defensive player of the year propelled Michigan State to a familiar place. ...more

March 23, 2009