Most people associate bees with honey, but pollination is essential to the production of countless items you find in the produce section of your grocery store, from almonds, cherries and peaches to pears, melons and cucumbers.

Whether you’re a son of a sailor or a pirate approaching age 40, there’s a party waiting for you. On Saturday, Aug. 18, the Tallahassee Parrothead Club will be hosting its annual Parrothead Phrenzy to benefit The Alzheimer’s Project.

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) recently announced a new program to help students who have been victims of harassment, bullying, or other violence at school. The Hope Scholarship is available on a first-come, first-served basis to children enrolled in Florida’s K-12 public schools.

Mission San Luis, one of Tallahassee’s oldest landmarks, is opening its doors for complimentary admission on Aug. 25. Be transported to the 1700s, where you’ll experience life in a community in which Apalachee Indians and Spanish settlers lived together.

New bills have been introduced in Congress to find a dedicated funding solution for the $11.6 billion maintenance backlog in the National Park Service. Florida’s 11 parks contributed $904 million in economic output last year but need $262 million for repairs and deferred maintenance.

“We don’t always get the happy endings we want; but that shouldn’t change what we try to make right.”

Fewer cubicles foster more face-to-face interaction between coworkers, right? That’s the thinking behind the trend toward open workspaces, anyway.

Recently we shared a story about how virtual reality can help employees with nerve-wracking job interviews or a fear of public speaking. However, VR is taking on a role on the other side of the desk for employers.

It’s no surprise that people are stressed out more than ever at work these days. The success of an employer is partially dependent upon the staff being healthy enough to come to work and carry out their assigned duties.

The buzz around the 2018 midterm elections started soon after the 2016 elections ended. Well, now it’s August 2018, and the talking is about to stop, and the voting is about to begin.

Excitement is in the air as families gear up for the start of school and afterschool activities. Unfortunately, this can also bring increased opportunities for child sexual abuse, whether at the hands of a teacher, coach, babysitter or other trusted caregiver.

Friday, Aug. 3, is National Watermelon Day. To pick the best watermelon for your celebration, look for a firm, symmetrical, heavy melon.