The votes are in and Brenda Gray wins fourth term, Terry Heston and Paul Miller win council seats. ...more

November 3, 2009

Florida was a landslide pick to repeat as Southeastern Conference champions. All but one of 64 media members voting at the league's media days picked the Gators to win the title. Mississippi received one vote in balloting released Friday. ...more

July 24, 2009

President Barack Obama really likes to say, "Let me be clear," before he speaks pontifically about nothing specific nor in any way particularly informative. But now it's my turn to speak clearly — perhaps even with enough logic and fact to engage inquiring minds. ...more

February 20, 2009

Archie Griffin remained in an exclusive club Saturday night. Griffin, the former Ohio State running back and only two-time winner of the Heisman Trophy, still has that unique distinction. Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford won the 74th Heisman Trophy, while Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, seeking a matching bookend for his 2007 model, finished third. ...more

December 14, 2008

We are a different country now. When millions of Americans went to the polls Nov. 4, we didn't know whether a black man could be elected president of the United States. Pundits and pollsters said Barack Obama was almost certain to win, but history and experience told us we couldn't be sure until it really happened. ...more

December 7, 2008

Our neighbors put a "for sale by owner" sign in their front yard. In an effort to help them understand the reality of their home's value, we provided a comparative market analysis. ...more

November 15, 2008

He'll sit on his bed some mornings. It's dark out. For an instant, he'll resist the idea of an early workout. Then he'll picture his dad, going to his job whether he was sick or just bone tired, or his mom, rest her soul, who could make thunder clouds smile. He'll think about wife Shima and 8-year-old son Zion. He'll think of what he has built in 14 NFL seasons. ...more

November 12, 2008

Early voting is hectic in every state where the practice is allowed. Highlands County is no exception. It's impressive to see so many people taking time out of their day to cast a ballot for what might be the most important presidential vote in modern history. We hope that trend continues through Election Day on Tuesday. ...more

November 2, 2008

It's the Longhorns in a landslide. Texas, coming off a runaway victory against Missouri, was a unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 released Sunday. ...more

October 19, 2008

Grace Fredlake and her younger sister, Hannah, compete at everything. ...more

September 24, 2008