Released by UF/IFAS … by Dr. Maria Portelos-Rometo On a recent trip to the grocery store, I noticed that the produce section was bursting with fresh produce. I was impressed by the quantity and variety, all the more so since I still couldn’t get the all-important toilet tissue. Then, it dawned on me that the… Read More »
Released by Comcast …. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As shelter in place continues to be the norm and schools remain closed across Florida, Comcast has announced that it will extend its commitments for Xfinity customers through June 30 to help ensure students can finish out the school year from home and remain connected to the internet… Read More »
Released by Florida Humanities … With so many of our cultural partners temporarily closed, let us bring the humanities directly to you! Tapping into the immense talent and knowledge of our Speakers Directory, Florida Humanities is excited to announce its next weekly Florida Talks: At Home series! Tune in with your computer or smart… Read More »
Released by UF/IFAS … By Marie Arick Always supervise children closely around water.Photo credit: Marie Arick Do you have firm water safety practices? Are you a strong swimmer? Do you know Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)? by Marie Arick Each May, as the temperature rises, the gravitation to fun outdoor water activities begins. Numerous partners, including the American… Read More »
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Released by UF/IFAS … By Nickie A half-day field trip to Orchid Jungle down in South Florida put orchids on my list of ‘MUST HAVE’ plants. The scents and beauty of the blooms took my breath away. There was even an orchid which smelled just like chocolate! What most people do not realize is… Read More »
Released by UF/IFAS … By Taylor Clem This time of year is exciting- The insatiable aromas of cookouts and BBQs fill the air. Summertime and the flavors of summer are very nostalgic. If you live on the west side of Gainesville and Alachua County, you may see trains of school buses delivering delicious, green orbs… Read More »
Released by CareerSource Chipola … CareerSource Chipola will hold the following meeting in the month of May: General Board Meeting May 14, 2020 at 10:00 AM (CST) Due to the continued need for social distancing, interested individuals may… Read More »
Released by UF/IFAS … By Amir Rezazadeh Huanglongbing (also known as HLB or citrus greening) is a disease affecting citrus production all over the globe. Citrus greening affects all citrus cultivars and causes tree decline, a serious threat to Florida’s citrus industry. The disease is believed to be caused by the bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. The… Read More »
(NAPSI)—In this season of social distancing, many Americans are turning to gardening, finding joy and peace in an outdoor activity that can be safely enjoyed from home. “What all gardeners know, and the rest of you may discover, is that if you have even the smallest space, a pot on a window ledge, a front… Read More »
Released by Chipola College … MARIANNA—There is still time to enroll in Summer I and II classes at Chipola College. Registration will continue through May 11, with late registration May 11-13. Summer I classes begin May 11. Summer II classes begin June 30. All classes will be offered online. The campus is closed, but… Read More »
Released by the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida … Notice of Public Meeting Board of Directors Wednesday, May 13, 2020 11 a.m. Conference Call Call-in Number 1-646-8656 Meeting ID: 365 921 3194 Purpose: To review and make decisions regarding Coalition Business For meeting information, Please contact Suzan Gage (850) 693-0808
Released by UF/IFAS by Brenda Marty-Jimenez Stress comes in many forms. People are experiencing different levels of stress and anxiety. Many are having success with established coping mechanisms already in place. Some have set great routines for activities of daily living and others have not. Behavior patterns and habits can be hard to change. It… Read More »
Released by Newswire.com … Q.ai, a Forbes company, partners with Tradier. Tradier Brokerage is a leading, technology-driven, online broker that offers commission-free equity and subscription-based options trading. The Tradier brokerage API technology powers leading trading and digital advisory firms and is preferred by developers and innovators to build and offer innovative investing apps and platforms… Read More »
Released by UF/IFAS … By Frank Samandari TIP: Consider target audience when creating web content to boost message effectiveness Explanation: Visitors to your web pages may not read every word published. However, they will scan to find information relevant and interesting to them. To guide that process, it is best to create written web… Read More »