Category: Home Management

A small cabin with a steep metal roof stands severely damaged after a wildfire in a pine forest. The structure shows extensive fire and smoke damage, with a partially collapsed roof and charred walls. Burned vegetation surrounds the cabin, while some green trees remain standing in the background. A wooden boardwalk leads to the building, and a yellow piece of heavy equipment is visible at the edge of the scene.

Reduce Wildfire Risk at Home: Two classes in August


July 16, 2026

Fire is a natural part of Florida's landscape and ecological history, but that doesn't mean homeowners are powerless when it comes to reducing wildfire risk around their homes. Join UF/IFAS Polk County Extension for an informative class on ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Fire, Shannon Carnevale
Magnifying class on a small picture of a digestive system and then a blue ribbon (for colorectal cancer) with a stethoscope

The Screening That Could Save Your Life: Understanding and Preventing Colorectal Cancer


March 23, 2026

Most colorectal cancers begin as small, slow‑growing polyps that can be removed long before they become dangerous. With routine screening, colorectal cancer is highly preventable, yet many people still put off the test that could save their ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Anikolai, Awareness, Colon Cancer, Coloncancer, Colorectal, Health Wellness, Healthy Living, Screening, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County
Black snake on a hedge.

Celebrate World Snake Day with Naturally Florida

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July 16, 2025

Celebrate World Snake Day with Naturally Florida July 16 is World Snake Day!  Florida is home to an incredible diversity of native snakes—many of which play important roles in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Learning about snakes in Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Wildlife
Tags: Living With Wildlife, Polk County, Shannon Carnevale, Snakes
Black snake on a hedge.

New Episode from Naturally Florida – “Three Common Snakes in Residential Areas”

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May 24, 2023

On today’s episode, you’ll learn about three non-venomous snake species common to residential areas in Florida. Slithering into a neighborhood near you, these common snakes are found all over Florida. Learn more, on this episode of Naturally ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Central Florida, Commonly Confused, Florida, Lara Milligan, Living With Wildlife, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale, Wildlife
Top part of a roasted turkey ready to be cut

Turkey Express: Instant pot? Temperature? Thawing? Your Questions Answered


October 28, 2022

Turkey Express: Your Questions Answered Turkey time is right around the corner. Don’t wing it! Here are some questions and answers to get you warmed up for the season. Can you make a turkey in an air fryer? Yes, as long as it fits. ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Anikolai, Cooking, Foodsafety, Healthy Meals, Holidays, Polk County, Thanksgiving, Turkey, UF/IFAS
Boat traffic in the Gulf of Mexico near Ft. Myers, Florida.

Hurricane Prep: Securing Your Boat


May 5, 2019

Hurricanes are incredibly violent storms that can bring intense winds, heavy rain, floods, storm surge, landslides, tornadoes, and coastal erosion. These storms are capable of causing incredible damage, and the key to protecting your boat is ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources
Tags: Boating, Disaster, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Preparedness, Paxton Evans, Shannon Carnevale, Storm

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