Youngsters raced up and down the sidewalks at Rotary's Camp Florida in their electric wheelchairs Wednesday, heading from one carnival booth to another, with no sign that the sweltering heat might dampen their fun. ...more

June 11, 2009

Like hundreds of thousands of people, my folks down in south Louisiana spent more than a week without electricity after Hurricane Gustav barreled through. ...more

September 19, 2008

Those of us who can dig a hole in sweltering heat are planting for all we're worth these days. ...more

July 17, 2008

About 100,000 people shirked the sweltering heat Thursday to take part in one of Brandon's favorite annual traditions, the Fourth of July Parade. The 90 entries included Scout troops, politicians, veterans' and military groups and dancers of many genres. ...more

July 12, 2008

Everyone, with the possible exception of wealthy folks who don't care, is looking at ways to trim fuel expenses. Local governments certainly are trying to save money where they can, and every option is on the table. That's as it should be. But we also think it's unreasonable to devise gimmicky fuel savings by telling law enforcement and others to brave Florida's sweltering heat to save a buck or two. The good news is that our local law enforcement agencies are not doing that. ...more

July 10, 2008

Mermaids remind Andrew Brusso of a time when live entertainment was more authentic. ...more

July 7, 2008

Photographer and mermaids sign autographs Saturday to promote release of new calendar. ...more

July 6, 2008

In the sweltering heat of the summer of 1776, Thomas Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence. John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock and the rest of the members of the Second Continental Congress adopted the declaration. ...more

July 2, 2008

Our summer season officially starts this weekend. Yeah, we know. Summer doesn't really start until June 20, but not in our book. ...more

May 20, 2008

Townspeople stood in the sweltering heat at grocery stores and community centers, waiting to fill plastic jugs with water. Tanker trucks rumbled down the highways, bringing relief to a thirsty town suddenly gone dry. ...more

December 9, 2007