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The Hidden Struggle for Healthy Food in Leon County

by Suzanne Holloway
May 22, 2026

Food is national security. Food is economy. It is employment, energy, history. Food is everything. - José Andrés, chef and humanitarian Imagine living in a neighborhood where fast-food chains and liquor stores outnumber grocery stores. Snack ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Food Access, Food Apartheid, Food Desert, Food Insecurity, Food Security, Food Swamp, Living Well In The Panhandle

Leon County 4-H Youth STEM Program Expands Robotics, AI, and Engineering Learning Opportunities

by Valerie M. Stansly
May 20, 2026

The Leon County 4-H Program continues to empower youth through hands-on STEM education, offering engaging learning experiences in robotics, electronics, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation. Youth in the program have successfully completed ... READ MORE

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Termite Prevention Tips

by Mark Tancig
May 15, 2026

Many of us who spend time outdoors may have noticed an increase in insect activity with the warm weather and welcome rainfall. One insect you may have seen is the infamous termite, especially during a recent swarm. Termites, responsible for ... READ MORE

Category: Pests & Disease
Tags: Gardening In The Panhandle, Panhandle Gardening, Termite Prevention, Termites

One More Reason to Quit

by Molly Jameson
April 28, 2026

One More Reason to Quit You've tried the patch. You've tried the gum. You've downloaded the apps, set the quit dates, and made the bets with yourself. Nothing has stuck. Well, if you love growing tomatoes, we may have finally found ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, HOME LANDSCAPES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Garden Sanitation, Mosaic Leaf Pattern, Panhandle Gardening, Plant Disease Management, Plant Pathology, Resistant Varieties, TMV, Tobacco Mosaic Virus, Tobamovirus, Tomato Diseases

It’s March – Give the Mower and the Bees a Break

by Mark Tancig
March 10, 2026

It’s that time again – No Mow March. This is a chance to give the mower and the bees a break. This will be the fourth year we have promoted the No Mow March campaign, which started based on an idea received from a Leon County citizen in ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn
Tags: Gardening In The Panhandle, Insects, No Mow, No Mow March, Panhandle Gardening, Pollinators, Weeds

Senior Care in Florida: Tips for Caregivers

by Kendra Hughson
January 16, 2026

It’s probably no surprise that retirees are moving to Florida in large numbers every day. About 6.3 million Florida residents are over age 60. When counting only older adults, Florida is still one of the 30 most populated states. People are ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Living Well In The Panhandle, Mental Health And Wellbeing

The Deal with Debt: Personal Finance Series (Part 5)

by Suzanne Holloway
December 5, 2025

Debt is money you owe to a person or business. While debt often carries a negative connotation, responsible borrowing and repayment can improve your credit history. Debt & Credit Debt becomes a problem when you can’t repay what you owe. ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Debt

A Practical Guide to Credit: Personal Finance Series (Part 4)

by Suzanne Holloway
November 21, 2025

When people talk about credit, they are referring to their credit history. Credit history describes how they have used money over time, which can significantly impact many aspects of life, including housing, employment, and finances, because ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Credit, Credit Card, Credit History, Credit Report

Today’s Risk for Tomorrow: Personal Finance Series (Part 3)

by Suzanne Holloway
November 3, 2025

We’ve covered budgeting and saving as foundations of money management. Investing is another element: it means putting money into assets like stocks, bonds, or real estate to earn returns through capital gains, dividends, or interest. Investing ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Bonds, Cryto, Invest, Investments, Money, Money Management, Retirement, Risk, Stocks

Garlic and Vampires: The Science Behind the Myth [Part 2]

by Suzanne Holloway
October 30, 2025

In part one, we explored garlic’s history and its remarkable ability to help protect against germs, health problems, insects, and even unwanted company. Now, in this post, we’ll take a deeper look into vampire lore, the creatures and conditions ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Bats, Folklore, Garlic, Halloween, Health, Holiday, Leech, Leeches, Mosquitoes, Sanguivore, Spooky Season, Supernatural, Vampires

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