A redneck was stopped by a game warden in Central Mississippi recently with two ice chests full of fish. He was leaving a cove well-known for its fishing. The game warden asked the man: "Do you have a license to catch those fish?" "Nawsir" replied the redneck. "I ain't got none of them there licenses. You must understand these here are my pet fish." "Pet fish?" ...more

January 31, 2008

Linda Kegley, owner of LK Artworks Gallery and Graphics, made an good point about getting visitors and even some residents to visit downtown Sebring. She suggested advertising on U.S. 27 to tell people how to find downtown, and also what it has to offer. It sounds simple, but makes a lot of sense. Kegley has stirred the pot recently by offering her marketing experience to bring more life to Sebring's historic downtown. Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce president Dan Andrews said the chamber can provide those services, so there's no reason to hire someone else. Kegley said fine, as long as someone does it. ...more

January 30, 2008

University of Florida freshman defensive lineman Torrey Davis was cited Jan. 19 for underage drinking and is set to appear in court Feb. 7. ...more

January 30, 2008

GAINESVILLE - University of Florida freshman DL Torrey Davis was arrested Jan. 19 for underage drinking and is set to appear in court Feb. 7. ...more

January 29, 2008

The inside of the Lightning locker room is a living, breathing, evolving entity. It's a 20-headed being that sometimes pulls in 20 different directions, particularly during times of strife. ...more

January 24, 2008

Some people in Highlands County don't like hearing that to attract a top-level county administrator that the wages must be drastically higher than what's currently being paid. The truth, though, is that you get what you pay for. Highlands County and our cities have gotten off light on what they pay administrators. Elsewhere across the United States, these are well compensated positions and for good reason. City and county administrators must juggle so many constituents, and try to make the most people happy while looking out for the well being of whatever entity they serve. Sometimes making people happy and doing what's best are impossible to balance. ...more

January 16, 2008

Brian Francisco of New Port Richey says Bible has best account of creation. ...more

January 8, 2008

Re: Sue Quigley column, "Exodus, The Tide Of Emigration," Hernando Today, Dec. 26. ...more

December 29, 2007

The Bucs' schedule is littered with teams that gave up on Greg White. Every one probably wishes it would have exercised a little more patience with the defensive end. ...more

December 13, 2007

RB Earnest Graham's surprising breakout season could soon become one of the most spectacular seasons in franchise history. ...more

December 8, 2007