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Anyone interested in building, renovating, repairing or improving their home shouldn’t miss the 28th Annual North Florida Home Show, which will be held at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center Feb. 8-10.

If you’ve missed the Golden Globes and the Critics’ Choice Awards, fear not my fanatics. There’s still time to plan your Sunday night watch parties for your favorite television, film and music artists.

American Heart Association’s revolutionary movement, Healthy for Good, inspires people to create lasting changes in their health and in their lives. Make 2019 the year to be “healthy for good,” with the following tips:

Gambel Communications is proud to be completing its second year publishing The New Orleans 100. This milestone is made sweeter because Tod Smith, general manager of our presenting sponsor, WWL-TV (CBS, Tegna), recently was awarded The 100 Companies’ inaugural Visionary Award.

One of Florida’s most savvy politicians and one of Florida State University’s greatest advocates has died. T.K. Wetherell died Dec. 16 after a 15-year battle with cancer.

Florida State University is kicking off the new year with an illustrious lineup for Opening Nights. The title for the 2019 season, “Bringing the World to You,” emphasizes the university’s efforts to host a diverse range of performances.

Tallahassee Soccer Club has been gearing up to make its debut appearance this spring. The new club is a nonprofit men’s team that focuses on building community. They have players that live, work and go to school in Tallahassee, and they are putting a spotlight on the talent in our area. The first tryout included 75 players interested in joining the team.

Every year, it’s the same resolutions – get in shape, lose weight, start a new healthy habit. But according to a Scripps National article featured on West Palm Beach’s WPTV, saving money is the No. 1 resolution for 2019.

Nothing kills enthusiasm faster than saying “no.” Instead, saying “yes” with the right approach can open doors to things thought to be impossible and provide more happiness and success. However, doing so doesn’t have to mean just giving in.

Last weekend, I excitedly took my three-year-old son to see his first movie, “The Grinch,” in the theater. I was slightly worried about how he might react to the grouchy, cave-dwelling, solitary creature who attempts to end Christmas in Whoville – on the big screen.

For the second time in four years, FSU’s women’s soccer team has won a national championship. Coach Mark Krikorian’s team beat UNC, a 21-time championship winner, 1-0 to win the College Cup final.

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After South Florida survived Hurricane Irma in September 2017, rebuilding Monroe County’s affordable housing seemed almost impossible. The median monthly rent in Monroe County is $3,500, which exceeds the median monthly household income.

It’s cold and daylight is short – time to cuddle up on the couch with an outstanding new BBC drama.

Hopefully you are already over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house – and not delayed by plane, train or automobile. In this issue, we not only give thanks but are reminded of the many blessings we have as a community.

Plan on giving back this holiday season? There’s an app for that:

The holiday season is just around the corner, and before you know it 2019 will be here. November is notoriously the time of year when the holiday stress starts to hit, both at home and at work. Here are some tips to conquer that pile of responsibilities during the busiest time of year:

The lights on your dashboard are indicators to alert you of an issue with your vehicle that shouldn’t be ignored. Here are the four most common dashboard lights.

As the temperatures drop, the best place to spend your evenings is cozied up by the fireplace. While the fire adds natural warmth, there are ways to transition your home from season to season without requiring much change in your décor.

It is hard to put into 100 words the incredible amount of sacrifice and dedication Team DaVita put into recovering from Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Port St. Joe, Marianna and Chipley.

A new app has been developed by the Office of Safe Schools to prevent future attacks in Florida schools from occurring. The app, called FortifyFL, provides a way for students to anonymously report dangerous activity on school grounds.

While Mr. Webster’s dictionary is traditionally the go-to source for wordsmiths, it wasn’t until 1978 when competitive Scrabblers (yes, that’s a word) needed a bit more clarity on how to strategically use two-to-eight-letter words for their triple-letter score winners. Thus, “The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary” was born.

Little Paris is bringing culinary delights from the City of Light to Tallahassee. The new French restaurant, set in a casual bistro atmosphere, opened last month on Market Street.

They call him “Tater Salad,” and he’s coming to Tallahassee. Grammy-nominated comedian, author and actor Ron White will appear at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center on Nov. 8. The cigar-smoking, scotch-swilling comedian is sure to entertain with his quick wit and sly sense of humor.

I’m no #catlady, but even I can’t escape Moshow the Cat Rapper’s charm. He went viral by freestyle rapping in a bathtub full of water, with a surprisingly accommodating Ravioli the cat in his arms meowing along.

Brewster (7) and Honey (5) are two sweet and fun-loving pups who are looking for a new home where they can be together. Parted by their previous owner’s death, these furry friends are now facing the possibility of permanent separation if they cannot be adopted together.

In 2017, Florida ranked second in the nation for identity theft complaints. According to Florida’s Office of the Attorney General, here are steps you can take to curb the damage of this crime if you find yourself a victim:

Have you dreamed of picking through a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind finds? You won’t want to miss this year’s French Country Flea Market.

Cities from Seattle to St. Petersburg are banning single-use plastics like plastic straws, utensils and stirrers to limit the amount of plastic waste in the oceans.