Palm trees are among the most hurricane-tolerant landscape plants in Florida, yet they are often subjected to one of the most common pruning mistakes. If you have a palm in your yard, you have surely heard about the "hurricane cut." The belief ... READ MORE
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Have you ever stood in the produce section and actually looked at where your food came from? I do this more often than I probably should. I’ll pick up a tomato, turn it over and look for the little sticker. Florida? Great. California? That ... READ MORE
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The internet has made shopping more convenient than ever—but it has also opened the door for scams. Fake websites that claim to sell cheap products are increasingly common, targeting people looking for good deals. While these sites may look ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Learn what email bombing is, how criminals may use a flooded inbox to hide fraud, and what steps you can take to protect your accounts and personal information. Email bombing—sometimes called an email bomb, subscription bomb, or list bomb—is ... READ MORE
Category: , Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Florida’s Coral Reef is Worth Billions in Benefits, NOAA Study Finds Florida’s Coral Reef is far more than just a popular destinations for divers and snorkelers— coral reefs are critical natural infrastructure that protects coastal communities, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine
July 13, 2026 Saharan dust, a vast plume of fine particles lifted from the deserts of North Africa, may seem like a distant phenomenon—but it regularly reaches the Florida Keys, shaping the environment and skies in subtle but important ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Extension
El Niño Conditions are Present As of June 11, 2026, NOAA assessments indicate El Niño conditions have officially begun and forecast to strengthen from the current time through winter in the Northern Hemisphere. This could once again elevate ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Extension
June 2026 Potential New Invader: Pulse Corals There is the potential for a new aquatic invader in South Florida. Pulse Corals are bright-colored soft corals that are very popular in the saltwater aquarium trade. These soft corals are a type ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, UF/IFAS Extension
Sargassum: The Golden Tide The Florida Keys are currently experiencing a familiar golden-brown visitor: floating mats of sargassum seaweed. Scientists often refer to the annual influx of sargassum as a "golden tide" because of the macroalgae's ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
While living in Florida has its perks, the one thing that can ruin it (and rather quickly) is hurricane season. By now we should have all our hurricane preparation plan ready. But Wait! There is one more thing you need to do to prepare. In ... READ MORE
Category: , Disaster Preparation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life