Donna Byrne started her journey alone, on a frigid day in Arcadia last week. Jobless, without a car, she rode her horse, Tonto, and pulled another, Jay, aiming for Ocala, where she figured she could get some work before heading to Texas. ...more

February 12, 2009

Donna Byrne's story inspires other horse owners to help her with lodging, food and even new shoes for her horses. ...more

February 11, 2009

There's a new option for people annoyed at having to take their laptops out of their bags at airport security. The Transportation Security Administration will now allow travelers to leave their computers inside "checkpoint friendly" cases. ...more

August 6, 2008

As an aspiring fashion designer in the 1980s, Sonia Grays dealt with lots of rejection. ...more

May 18, 2008

Waterford Crystal Drive is one of those suburban streets that seem so new as to have no history at all. But the suicide of a teenage girl, and allegations she had been tormented by a neighbor over the Internet, have brought a reaction that is old, almost tribal, in its nature. ...more

December 7, 2007

John Amato adores children. He finds no greater joy than putting smiles on their faces, especially during the holidays. ...more

November 28, 2007

John Amato adores kids. He finds no greater joy than putting smiles on the faces of children, especially during the holidays. ...more

November 24, 2007

John Amato adores kids. He finds no greater joy than putting smiles on the faces of children, especially during the holidays. ...more

November 21, 2007

Regarding 'Goodbye Old Friend' (BayLife, Oct. 14): We lost our beloved Yorkie on my birthday nearly two years ago. The loss of a pet can be very sorrowful and painful for us and other pets as well. Pets have their own little traits that make them bond to us so well, and there's nothing wrong with missing them or feeling you've lost a family member, because you have. Buckles' memory will always be close to our hearts, and we have since obtained two other Yorkies. ...more

October 21, 2007