Because of a reporter's error, a page A1 story in Thursday's edition, "Stupid, stupid mistake earns handcuffs," incorrectly stated that Gunnar Gundersen was taken to the Department of Juvenile Justice in Ocala. ...more

August 28, 2009

Michael Phelps insists he's more worried about the pain he caused family, friends and fans than losing money in endorsements after he was photographed inhaling from a marijuana pipe. ...more

March 13, 2009

New York Yankees infielder Alex Rodriguez began his press conference in Tampa 25 minutes late, but finally answered questions that were long overdue. ...more

February 17, 2009

Well, it is time once again to moan about the Lakeshore Mall Teen Friday Tsunami. I finally broke down and decided to go to see a movie at the mall yesterday, and I have to tell you folks, never again will I do the same stupid mistake. This is directed to the irresponsible parents that are some of our Highlands County residents. Why do you have to dump your kids at the mall without a responsible adult, and by adult, I mean someone over the age of 21? Is it so hard to supervise them? Since when has it become OK to dump your parental responsibilities on the rest of us? ...more

January 13, 2009

The subject of guns and football players has been a hot one recently, highlighted by the arrest of Florida State star receiver Preston Parker on gun and drug charges last month in Palm Beach County. ...more

May 23, 2008