Home prices are in free fall. Unemployment is rising. Consumer confidence is plumbing depths not seen since 1980. When will it all end? ...more

July 22, 2008

The U.S. Army honored the Colombian government and its military for rescuing hostages held by terrorist groups in a ceremony in Miami on Sunday. ...more

July 21, 2008

Avon Park is expecting to see its revenue drop by more than 28 percent for next year, according to printed projections provided by city Finance Director Renee Green for its Saturday budget hearing. ...more

July 20, 2008

President Bush agreed to "a general time horizon" for withdrawing American troops in Iraq, the White House said Friday, in a concession that reflected both progress in stabilizing Iraq and the depth of political opposition to an open-ended military presence in Iraq and at home. ...more

July 19, 2008

Prosecutors have decided not to file formal charges against a Rays relief pitcher who was arrested outside the Hyde Park Cafe in April. ...more

July 16, 2008

An Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities would be a high-risk move that could destabilize the Middle East, the Pentagon's top military officer said Wednesday. ...more

July 3, 2008

So, what exactly did General Wesley Clark say that is being attacked by the right? Apparently, he said what I did two columns ago, on June 19, that although Sen. John McCain's service to his country and his suffering of more than five years as a prisoner of war was more than admirable, none of this provided him with the "experience" needed to be president of the United States. ...more

July 2, 2008

Brett Myers, leading the major leagues with 24 home runs allowed and coming off the shortest start of his career with the Phillies, is headed to the minor leagues. ...more

July 2, 2008

Lorena Ochoa found a new way to win, grinding it out instead of running away from the field. ...more

May 19, 2008

Local artists are getting a lot of attention this weekend. Those who proved they could turn a simple idea into a unique, eye-catching piece of art were the ones who benefited the most Saturday during the 24th Annual Art in the Park. ...more

May 4, 2008