The scenes seared into the minds of those who know Bobby Yurkanin differ only in place: Whether in the pool, dinner table or bowling alley, he was a 50-something man whose life had been handed over to the sickness of his parents. Always, his father was by his side. ...more

November 9, 2009

''Welcome to a very happy place'' proclaims a sign at Cafe on the Beach. ...more

April 2, 2009

Temperatures could climb this weekend to near 80 degrees, tempting swimmers to make the most of the county's popular swimming areas. ...more

March 6, 2009

A 27-year-old man drowned this afternoon at Honeymoon Island State Park, according to state officials. ...more

July 31, 2008

A recent assignment for the creative writing club I belong to was to prepare a story describing a job we had while in high school. Even though that was so very long ago, I still possess vivid memories. ...more

December 28, 2007

It's hot, humid and miserable outside, and just about everyone is sweating buckets. But for some people, sweating has little to do with the heat. ...more

September 6, 2007