Sentinels of the Storm Where do we find it, that point of no return? At that moment, when strained to the limit, cords taught, they snap, breaking connections, severing stability, or sundering root from soil. Can you predict when trees ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
The weather has finally cooled enough to start the fall vegetable garden. Here are our UF/IFAS recommendations of what to plant when. Getting Ready Starting in September, start preparing your vegetable garden by removing weeds and amending ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
The IRS recently announced new tax brackets and standard deduction amounts for the 2025 tax year. The inflation adjustments mean that people will not end up in higher tax brackets just because their salaries kept pace with inflation. It also ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Florida taxpayers and business owners residing in a county affected by recent hurricanes who filed an extension to complete their 2023 tax return (that is the return due April 15, 2024) have been granted more time to file the return. The new ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeThe resources listed below provide guidance for understanding and navigating the insurance claims process. They are designed to empower consumers with reliable information that can enable quicker recovery and rebuilding. The National Insurance ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Our communities are resilient, and so is nature. With hurricane season in full swing and storms bringing wind and flooding across the state, let’s discuss necessary steps we must take to rebuild beautiful gardens safely following a flood. ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables
Listen/view my recent radio interview on this topic here. As we take stock of our losses from Hurricane Helene, many questions will arise about our trees, whether limbs broke, small branches shed, whole trees toppled, or we are already thinking ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources
Tropical Storm Helene, currently forming in the Caribbean, is projected to intensify into a hurricane and make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast later this week. With the National Hurricane Center forecasting Helene to potentially ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation
September marks the beginning of a new 4-H year. It is time for youth to begin their journey of finding their spark in 4-H. Have you ever wondered how you can get involved with supporting 4-H youth in Hillsborough County? There are several ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Community Volunteers, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Identity and personal information theft are frequently in the news. Awareness and being proactive can help you protect your personal data and avoid financial loss. The following free protections add a measure of security in a hazardous digital ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life