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Living with ALS
Keith James has watched his body succumb bit by bit to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, since he was diagnosed with the fatal ailment five years ago. Now paralyzed but able to breathe on his own, James, 41, goes through the final stage of the disease as best he can. And so do the people who care for him—his wife and parents.
Spring in Your Step
Get a fresh start on the season with bright, bold and playful fashions.
Raise the Bar
For nine overachievers, life is about meeting their goals and going on to greater accomplishments. Sleep is optional.
Doctor Stories
Read accounts from doctors about advances in robotics and other areas, along with stories about memorable cases -- including that of a shark bite victim who still had the shark attached.
The Prosecution Can't Rest
In Imperfect Justice, Jeff Ashton relives the ordeal of bringing Casey Anthony to trial and tangling with a defense attorney whom he didn’t trust.
Bigger Than Basketball
NBA superstardom has blessed Dwight Howard with wealth and worldwide celebrity. But he hopes the world will also recognize him for being great off the court. Howard knows it’s in his hands to make that dream come true
Be Dazzled
Bring out your inner sparkle with fall’s most illuminating trends. Professional stylist Tammara Kohler of Fused Fashion in Orlando offers tips on how to wear some of the season’s brightest fashions.
Beer, It’s Not Just for Getting Drunk Anymore
Nowadays it’s a lot like wine, appreciated for flavor and paired with food. The trend has moved into Orlando, with brewpubs raising the bar on the beer-drinking experience.
The Reader
Pat Williams hasn’t put a book down since he was a kid with a newspaper route, using the money he made from it to fund what became his passion—reading. Now 71, the Orlando Magic executive has read about 7,000 books and has a home library packed with all of them, including rare first printings. In other rooms are hundreds of other tomes anxiously waiting to be read. Be patient, Williams tells them, your time will come.
Out of the Ordinary
There is more to do for excitement in the Orlando area than stand in lines to ride roller coasters at the theme parks. For example, did you know you can hang glide or go on a safari here? No kidding. We Came up with 23 extraordinarily fun things to do, so step out of that line and go for it.
Order in His Court
The Casey Anthony trial may be the most sensational murder case since O.J., but don’t expect any courtroom showboating. With Judge Belvin Perry Jr. presiding, justice is serious business.
Vertically Challenged
If Joe Kittinger’s 50-year-old, high-altitude jump records fall, it could be with the legendary aviator’s help.
Get Out of Town
Ready to take a springtime vacation in Florida, even if it’s only for a long weekend? Here are 13 destinations—some you may have never considered or even heard of—that are near and far from home.
Hearts of Gold
They range in age from 12 to 89. They include a computer store owner and a pro golfer, a concert booker and a radio personality, a college student and a middle schooler, among others. They help children and veterans, arts organizations and hospitals, the hungry, the homeless, the helpless. They live among us and inspire by example. They are 11 local people with “hearts of gold” who give back to this community in so many ways.
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