Officials advise against swimming at Pine Island Beach because of high bacteria counts. ...more

February 14, 2009

Officials advise against swimming at Pine Island Beach because of high bacteria counts. ...more

February 13, 2009

Bacteria counts are back up again in the waters at Pine Island's Alfred McKethan Park, prompting officials to advise against swimming there. ...more

September 27, 2008

I'm still not quite over the movie "Jaws," which came out in 1975. I rarely go into the Gulf, and when I do, I sense that sharp teeth could slice through my leg at any moment. Somehow, it's hard to relax. ...more

August 2, 2008

An abundance of birds may be to blame for this week's warning to stay out of the water at the popular county park here, health officials say. ...more

February 21, 2008

An abundance of birds may be to blame for this week's warning to stay out of the water at the popular county park here, health officials say. ...more

February 20, 2008

Merck & Co.'s experimental diet pill, developed using research on marijuana, may curb the munchies and lead to weight loss, a study says. ...more

January 9, 2008

OXYCONTIN The strong narcotic pain reliever is similar to morphine and is designed to treat moderate to severe pain expected to last for a long time. It should be used on a regular schedule as prescribed by a doctor, not on an as-needed basis. Side effects can include nausea, vomiting, constipation, mild itching, drowsiness, dry mouth, lightheadedness, loss of appetite and weakness. ...more

December 30, 2007