Each day should be a new awakening. Spring of the year is a season of awakening. Life is lived one day at a time.
When people used to tell me I was all wet, it was an insult. As the weather heats up, I’m happy to hear it, because it means I’m getting out of a pool or the ocean.
It was in 1958 when 20-year-old Paul Revere (born Paul Revere Dick) met fellow Idahoan 16-year-old Mark Lindsay. Revere ran a drive-in restaurant west of Boise. One day, he began chatting with…
A tiny ball of feathers at Florida Wildlife Hospital is proof that you are never too old, or too little, to make a difference, even if you happen to be a 5-ounce Eastern screech owl.
John Hilliard became enchanted with missiles as a child. Now, the retiree works meticulously to document every Air Force-supported launch in almost 100, 4-inch binders.
Imagine sitting on top of a Soviet sub carrying enough nuclear arsenal to launch a third world war. Ted Schmid does not have to imagine. He lived it at age 17.
Rolling Thunder is ensuring that the POW/MIA flag is flown at every public school in Brevard County. It is also making sure that students in those schools have an opportunity to learn about Pr…
Jerry Vaughan, owner of Down the Road Thrift, has been committed to supporting veterans in need in Brevard County since 2018. He receives countless donations of clothing and basic necessities …
The lowly plastic bottle cap is unwanted even by recycling facilities, which rarely use them. However, thanks in part to the Cape Canaveral Pen Women, this Rodney Dangerfield of plastic may ea…
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Living on a sun-kissed island away from urban bustle might seem idyllic, but the idyll comes at a price. Granted, some people are happy to pay.
Soaring Spirits, an international organization for widowed men and women, will conduct its first local meeting at 5 p.m. June 2 at Grand Manor/The Grill at 1450 Sarno Road in Melbourne.
Mary Hise doesn’t remember when she had a weekend off. With more than 6,000 charges depending on her for life itself, how can she afford that luxury?
The Rolling Thunder Memorial Day Ride for Freedom which normally occurs annually in Washington D.C., will rumble into Brevard County this weekend.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels arrived Thursday at Orlando Melbourne International Airport to garner enthusiasm for the Great Florida Air Show, which will take place Saturday and Sunday (May 15-16).
Determined to keep the memories of fallen police officers alive, about 150 bicyclists rode into Mims and on to Titusville on the final leg of their 350-mile ride.
Space Launch Delta 45 is the new designation for what was the 45 Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base.
TITUSVILLE -- The annual placing of over 13,000 flags to honor those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty got underway Monday, as part of the Police Week observances at The American Po…
At the time of publication, FPL had requested a major increase in base rates from the Florida Public Service Commission.
When faced with the COVID-19 shutdowns a year ago, some families flocked to get backyard hens for their eggs and to provide a time-consuming, animal-care hobby for their children.
During his military service at the height of the Vietnam War, retired Air Force Col. Irving “Bob” Boswell had the unenviable job of trying to spot the enemy while flying a single-passenger plane.
The annual Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom XXXIII, which normally occurs on Memorial Day in Washington D.C., is coming to Brevard County this year.
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Marijuana, in various forms, is growing in popularity as a remedy for body pain. Whether medical marijuana or CBD products, those purchasing the items usually are sourcing to resolve all types…
One day in 1998, Florida Gators linebacker and Suntree native David Dominguez was rushing the opposing team’s quarterback during practice. And that day in The Swamp did not end well for him.
There is a lot going on at the North Brevard Senior Center and the community is invited. Things are returning to normal in the aftermath of COVID lockdowns.
You know how when you’re driving along and you pass a church or a restaurant that has funny sayings on the signs out front?
Walking for a good cause is commendable. Doing so at 98 and as a hospice patient is seriously admirable.
If your home and personal belongings are burglarized or damaged in a fire or natural disaster, you need to file a homeowners insurance claim to be reimbursed for the loss.
If you missed out on the most recent Boomer Guide Drive-thru Senior Expo, don’t worry — there’s still one more outing.
After being closed since March, 2020 due to the COVID pandemic, the North Brevard Historical Museum will reopen its doors May 4.
Usually first responders at the Mims Volunteer Department come to the rescue. But when an encryption mandate, requiring special radios and equipment for emergency operations, was issued by The…
Armond Ripell believes humor is the main reason he’s lived a long life.
Ed Currier’s 100th birthday on April 9 was a fun day at Chateau Madeleine. It was the first 100th birthday party held at the assisted-living facility.
As a young boy with roots in rural Wisconsin, I went to county and state fairs during the late summer seasons. There always were hawkers offering a special potion, elixir or salve to cure all …
His songs might have lacked the depth and social commentary of his fellow ex-Beatles, but Ringo Starr fans usually could count on having fun when hearing what he offered to the world. Such is …
Steel drums, a cool breeze and rum create an escape to an island state of mind in John McDonald’s newest album, “Islandology.”
May usually is the month for flowers that follow April showers. But it’s also become a time for early-arriving tropical storms and hurricanes.
A piece of Navy history is now ready for public viewing at the Veterans Memorial Center on Merritt Island.
Thomas F. and Denise Fitzgerald provide “solemn pride” for fallen military veterans with their mule-drawn caisson at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.
A sure sign the pandemic has turned the corner is the number of planned Memorial Day events this year as compared to last.
Many seniors, fully vaccinated against COVID, are venturing back out for their normal activities. One Senior Place is aiming to welcome them back.
We know that Brevard County has a large veterans population. And there are many residents who support and are willing to help wherever there is a need among the men and women who served.
Electric vehicles, which flourished in the early 1900s, are charging toward a comeback in the 21st century.
Brevard County’s rural landscape might not be as vast as it once was, but urban farmers such as Suzanne and Andrew Richmond are keeping the tradition alive while feeding locals in the process.
As a wedding officiant, Dona Grigsby has been part of pretty much all variants of the ceremony. Grigsby, who operates Love is a Beach Wedding in Melbourne, sees her share of mature brides and …
At Alla Prima Styling Salon, scheduler Kim Flohe fields an uptick in calls from older clients who, after skipping hair appointments for months, want back in.
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