We meltdown or wind down at 2009's end. We've hit speed bumps that annoy, even jolt, but lead to needed slowdowns and lifesaving stops in our personal and national lives. Senate Democrat Leader Harry Reid said: "Instead of joining us on the right side of history, all the Republicans can come up with is, 'slow down, stop everything, let's start over.'" Reid intended to denounce, but let's ponder his unintended wisdom. ...more

December 17, 2009

Freshman Stephen Garcia threw two touchdown passes and South Carolina piled on the problems for Tennessee and embattled coach Phil Fulmer with a 27-6 victory Saturday night. ...more

November 2, 2008

Ailing bank Washington Mutual Inc. appeared headed toward a sale Wednesday after a major investor removed a potential stumbling block and nervous banking regulators began approaching the most logical buyers. ...more

September 18, 2008

Michael Phelps got one of his toughest races out of the way, and it couldn't have been any easier. ...more

August 10, 2008

You're used to paying extra if you use up your cell phone minutes, but will you be willing to pay extra if your home computer goes over its Internet allowance? ...more

June 3, 2008

Consultants hired to create a new image for Brandon have discovered what residents have known for decades - Brandon is a great place to raise a family. ...more

May 3, 2008

City commissioners Wednesday chose an eager, local candidate to be their city manager, passing on other candidates with more experience. ...more

February 21, 2008

SEBRING — Public access to the county's most popular lake will be restored next month as Highlands County officials tear down the concrete-and-chain-link-fence barriers that have kept the public out of Lake Denton since mid-September. Vicki Pontius, county parks and recreation director, said the only stumbling block to reopening access to this exceptionally clean and clear lake is hiring a part-time worker to collect weekend user's fees. ...more

February 14, 2008

Residents are uncertain whether giving the developer of a controversial apartment complex additional time to tailor the proposed project will make a difference. ...more

February 11, 2008

Professional organizer and author Donna Smallin is a neatnik; her husband of 18 months is more like the rest of us. Peaceful cohabitation is a matter of negotiating boundaries and agreeing on "clear-free zones," Smallin says. ...more

December 27, 2007