Given the widespread disdain shown toward the three incumbent county commissioners following a contentious budget hearing last summer, there was much interest Thursday to see how the first of them would fare during the primary election. ...more

August 28, 2008

While Republicans said "no" to attorney Andrew Jackson getting another four years on the Highlands County Board of Commissioners, Jeff Carlson, who won the Republican primary Tuesday, won't be sure of his Democratic opponent in November until Friday. ...more

August 27, 2008

The long jumpers flamed out. Pole vaulter Derek Miles was a late bump from the medals stand. ...more

August 23, 2008

Usain Bolt kept driving for the finish line, knowing the race was won but there was something even bigger out there. ...more

August 21, 2008

When it comes to Olympic sprints, nobody does it better than the Jamaicans. ...more

August 18, 2008

Turns out Padraig Harrington's wrist was strong enough to hit all the right shots in the British Open. Better yet, it was strong enough to lift the silver claret jug. ...more

July 21, 2008

ENGLAND - Turns out Padraig Harrington's wrist was strong enough to hit all the right shots in the British Open. Better yet, it was strong enough to lift the silver claret jug. ...more

July 20, 2008

The Rays have had offensive outbursts here and there over the course of this season, but have yet to really break loose and go on a team-wide tear. ...more

June 26, 2008

Boston wins NBA title ...more

June 18, 2008

AVON PARK — Spotting your opponent five runs is never a wise decision, but Travis Crosson Tree Service likes to live dangerously. The Avon Park team rallied from a deep hole to beat Wells Roofing, Inc. 13-5 during the opening day of the Avon Park Dixie Boys (ages 13-14) Invitational Tournament on Saturday at Durrah Martin Sports Recreational Complex. ...more

June 1, 2008