When Maiya McMunigal and her mother, Callie McMunigal, moved from Virginia to Cocoa, Florida, Maiya left behind the friends, routines and community that had made Virginia feel like home. They remain Hokie fans, but not to worry, they're ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
A resource for HOA boards, property managers, and landscape professionals If you are part of an HOA board, you already know that managing a community is not always simple. There are budgets to consider, residents to satisfy, contractors ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Whenever you think of seafood, images of hushpuppies, fried cod fillets, and popcorn shrimp may come to your mind. However, seafood as a food category includes far more than typical “fish fry” cuisine, something you might find at a Long ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
National Estuaries Week is celebrated every year during the last full week of September. In 2026, it takes place September 20-26. This special week recognizes the important role estuaries play in supporting wildlife, local economies, and coastal ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Si trabajas en la industria verde, probablemente ya tienes experiencia con plantas, paisajismo, poda y mantenimiento de árboles. Pero ¿alguna vez has pensado en llevar tus conocimientos sobre los árboles al siguiente nivel? Convertirse ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
What happens when you open your spice cabinet and stop thinking of herbs and spices as ingredients you simply add to a recipe—and start seeing them as tools for creating flavor? That is what Spice Blend Day is all about. Making a spice ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Did you know that youth who participate in organized group activities often develop a stronger sense of belonging, greater confidence, and leadership skills that can positively influence their future? I can personally attest to that. Recently, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
From protecting communities during storms to helping combat climate change, mangroves provide some of the most valuable ecosystem services on Earth. Understanding these benefits highlights why protecting and restoring mangrove forests is important ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, NATURAL RESOURCES, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Sometimes, the moments that matter most begin with something small—a simple question, a compassionate conversation, or noticing when someone does not seem like themselves. While we may not always know what someone is going through, small moments ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Good news: if you’re too busy to go grocery shopping, there’s help out there! August 8th is National Shop Online for Groceries Day, and the options for online shopping and delivery services are becoming more available every day. Let’s ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension