Nicole Deck

Apple's first Macintosh appeared 30 years ago

Longtime Apple enthusiasts reflect on how the brand continues to enhance their lives

It's a creepy job, but somebody has to do it

Area residents share stories about their previous scary jobs

Finding Mr. Right

knew on the first date that Robert was the man she was looking for

Dinner with the Colonel

Barbara Duckro and her family invited Colonel Sanders to dine at their restaurant in 1971

Bringing Halloween alive

Dave and Janie Berry turn home into spooky scene

Reducing, reusing and recycling for the holidays

'Twas the weekend after Christmas, and the tell-tale signs of the whirlwind of shopping, cooking and gift-giving is what ends up in the trash. The amount of household waste in the U.S. generally increases by 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day - amounting to about 1 million extra tons of trash.

Globetrotter extraordinaire

Janet and Richard Davis take their stuffed bear on trips around the world

Art in Motion workshop is both art gathering and support group

Dave Chynoweth concentrated on steadying his trembling hands as he cut out a red paper heart and glued it onto a Valentine's Day card for his wife, Gloria. Surrounding the heart were wandering squiggles in red marker, which he said were helped by his shake.

Things to do and see in the sleepy town of Melrose, Florida

On a recent Tuesday afternoon, the town of Melrose is silent with the exception of cars passing through on State Road 26. The sidewalks that stretch the length of the road, branching out to nearly every place of business in town, are largely empty.

Spooky spots

Villagers visit some of the scariest locations in the world

Peace, love and happiness

Richard LaMontagne’s three-part backyard represents what he and his wife, Mary, pray for every day

Rockette wows former dance teacher

Sweet on chocolate

Villagers celebrate their love of everything chocolate all year round

Pet adoption agencies are posting photos of animals needing adoption, volunteer requests and...

In September, a malnourished dog with a heart murmur and an extreme case of heartworm disease was abandoned at the Alachua County Humane Society. The American pit bull terrier, who was given the name Kate, would require extensive and expensive surgery for a chance to live.

Outdoor living

Debbie Testement-Eldon and Rick Eldon spend more than half their time by the pool

Neighbors aid fire victim

Occupant safe, home destroyed

Old Blue

Rich and Linda McCollom, of the Village of Sabal Chase, won’t ever part with their 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle

Captivating canines

Dogs all over The Villages go crazy for Woody Woodland’s treats

Raising awareness in honor of Vincent

Villagers join effort to keep grandson’s story alive and save others from hidden, often-fatal disorder

Unshakable relationship

Carl and Lodema Osborne celebrate their 77th anniversary

Winter in paradise

Villagers say they enjoy winter, don't miss shoveling snow

Designed travel slideshows for marketing trips

Bookmark and business card design

Created bookmarks and business cards for authors

Worked with group to create magazine for UF Magazine Management class

The best friend your wallet has always wanted

Newspaper and book layout

Designed websites using HTML & CSS

Super-Powered Word Study Interactive DVD