On the same day they appointed Joe Creech interim building official, county commissioners also sent a clear message to him and his staff: Improve customer service and efficiency. ...more

December 30, 2008 |

Christian Ponder didn't get off to a fast start. He rarely does. But FSU's sophomore quarterback finished strong in the Seminoles' 42-13 Champs Sports Bowl win against Wisconsin on Saturday, proving to offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher that he made the right decision in August when he chose Ponder over senior Drew Weatherford, out of Land O' Lakes High, to be the No. 1 quarterback. ...more

December 28, 2008 |

For the past eight years, and at least the next four years, one person has been and will continue at the helm of the Highlands County School District - Superintendent of Schools Wally Cox. ...more

December 21, 2008 |

Kansas City Chiefs president and general manager Carl Peterson has resigned, effective at the end of the season. ...more

December 16, 2008 |

"Meet the Press," NBC's Sunday-morning political forum, has announced that journalist David Gregory will take the helm of the program. ...more

December 8, 2008 |

BOYS SOCCER The Bears have overtaken Springstead as the county's top program and will look to maintain that status while striving for an elusive postseason berth. ...more

November 10, 2008 |

Russia's constitution will be amended by year's end to extend the presidential term to six years, lawmakers promised Thursday - a move that could pave the way for Vladimir Putin's return to the Kremlin. ...more

November 7, 2008 |

Hillsborough School Board Chairwoman Jennifer Faliero only has a little more than a month left at the helm of this panel and given the dysfunction of this board and Faliero's attempts to muzzle opponents, that's a good thing. ...more

October 24, 2008 |

When more than 300 former Gulf High School students fill up the familiar green and white stands of Des Little Stadium during Saturday's Alumni Invasion, most will witness a contrastingly less-than-familiar Buccaneer product competing between the lines. ...more

October 22, 2008 |

This is a tipping point in the history of our nation. Never before has it been as crucial, as it is now, to be knowledgeable and informed about the potential leadership at the helm. We need to know the political position of our candidates, their background, their preparation for, and the direction in which they intend to lead these great United States. ...more

October 5, 2008 |