"He was extraordinary," said Mario Mendia, a former colleague. Spracale also had a long history in Arizona education.

Spracale met his wife, Sandy Palmer, when he was a lifeguard and pool manager at Tempe Beach Pool in 1949. The two were married in 1954 and remained married until Sandy's death in 2023.

Locals flocked to Tempe Beach Park on Feb. 21 and 22 for two days of rock, jocks and fun in the sun at the baseball-themed music fest kicking off spring training in the Phoenix area. Attendees ...

When you think of Arizona, you probably think of the Grand Canyon and desert landscapes, right? Well this lake right near ...