Month after month, he was the king of the road. Win after win, he ruled over NASCAR, no matter what he was driving. If they'd put him on a unicycle he might have come in first. ...more

February 8, 2009

The newest library in South Shore is about to celebrate a birthday. And everyone is invited to join in the fun. ...more

November 5, 2008

I'm sure that a vow to eat healthfully was at the top of most New Year's resolutions lists. Sigh. It certainly was on mine, but I've been doing a lousy job of fulfilling my goal of losing 15 pounds. ...more

May 6, 2008

THE BASICS The 104th Florida State Fair runs today through Feb. 18. Gates open at 9 a.m. The midway opens at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. on weekends. Closing times will vary, depending on weather and other factors. Most nights, the fair will close between 10 p.m. and midnight. ...more

February 7, 2008

Simone Dykes, 17, didn't have to run away to join the circus. Now a featured aerialist with the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, she grew up in a circus family - her mom and dad, Ron and Robin Dykes, and four siblings - travel together with the circus. Her parents and several brothers and sisters also are performers. ...more

January 16, 2008

Simone Dykes, 17, didn't have to run away to join the circus. Now a featured aerialist with the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, she grew up in a circus family - her mom and dad, Ron and Robin Dykes, and four siblings - travel together with the circus. Her parents and several brothers and sisters also are performers. ...more

January 14, 2008