Heading to the beach this Memorial Day? Consider some of our top five picks:
It’s May and love(bugs) are in the air. As Floridians, we are all familiar with the amorous insects that lead to extra trips to the car wash.
Tallahassee Soccer Club, a semi-pro men’s soccer team, kicked off its season May 4. More than 600 people joined to watch this historic first game. After two lightning delays, the match ended in a 1-1 tie against the Savannah Clovers FC, with Daniel Villa scoring the first goal in the history of the club.
Recently, I went sailing for the first time. An activity that seemed daunting was actually very easy and enjoyable.
Tallahassee has countless great qualities – one of them being affordability. Visit Tallahassee compiled a list of activities that are under $10 in the Capital City. Highlights include:
Hangar 38, now open at Bannerman Crossings, is a family-fun center, with eight lanes of bowling, a huge game room, restaurant and bar.
May is National Electrical Safety Month, and the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) is urging Floridians to take this month before the Atlantic hurricane season starts to review important electrical safety measures that can prevent the loss of lives and property before, during and after severe weather or natural disasters.
According to recent reporting from USA TODAY and the fuel gurus at GasBuddy, you’ll spend less time and money at the pump by choosing certain days and times to refuel your car. GasBuddy says that drivers in nearly 30 states, including Florida, can typically find the week’s cheapest fuel on Monday mornings.
As of April 19, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reported 626 measles cases in 22 states this year alone, with two cases reported in Florida.
Always work top to bottom – it’s important to start from the ceiling down. It forces debris down and keeps you from having to re-clean. As you begin spring cleaning, start by decluttering. It’ll make you more efficient and organized.
Lately, safety concerns related to ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft have increased. These apps offer so much convenience, but they also demand extra responsibilities. Remember these safety tips:
The season for poolside get-togethers with friends and family is quickly approaching, and with it the need for parents and caregivers to keep water safety top of mind.
Livability.com ranked Tallahassee the 54th best place to live in its annual “Top 100 Best Places to Live” list – a six-spot improvement from 2018.
Occasionally making yourself inaccessible is essential to boosting focus. A survey found that always being reachable – checking emails during off days, scrolling through social media, responding to texts 24/7 – is associated with higher stress levels. This is known as “continuous partial attention,” a state of alertness largely driven by FOMO.
Spring in Tallahassee means beautiful weather, Springtime Tallahassee and, of course, the annual legislative session. It seems every year our fitness and health-related New Year’s resolutions go out the window when the stress and long hours of session arrive.
Florida’s springs are a hot-weather blessing, with their cool waters running year-round. They also offer family-friendly escapes that won’t break the bank.
Breaking news: The average American worker is tired. Two-thirds of employees don’t believe they have proper work-life balance, while half of all full-time workers reported working over 40 hours per week.
Accidents happen to everyone, including our pets. It’s important to keep a pet first-aid kit in your home in case of emergency.
From true crime to comedy, music to business, there’s something for everyone in the world of podcasts in 2019.
OK, so we have made it halfway through spring break here in Leon County, but you’re running out of ways to keep the kids occupied and your sanity intact. Here are some fun-filled activities to consider for the rest of the week that will burn lots of energy:
There were a total of 31 state parks impacted by the damage caused from Hurricane Michael. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection recently celebrated two of these parks reopening with only two others remaining closed.
Parents across America continue to worry about the apps their children and teens download. Here are two apps that can give parents peace of mind.
For more than two decades, Tallahassee has been home to Red Hills Horse Trials, an annual event where the best equestrians from around the world compete. This year, the horse trials will take place March 7-10 at Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park.
The Oxford English Dictionary has a big year of celebrating in 2019. The timeless resource to the world saw the completion of its first edition 90 years ago.
Spring has sprung and that means one thing: allergy season. Having allergies is a common ailment. Each year, more than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies of all types.
The man who has graced FSU’s dugout for 40 years will leave the game following the 2019 college baseball season.
Did you know February is National Children’s Dental Health Month?
President Lyndon B. Johnson declared the first American Heart Month in 1964 to raise awareness for heart disease in the United States. Here are some healthy heart tips, according to the Million Hearts campaign from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
The English language. Just when you think you have it figured out, Urban Dictionary creates a new word, or AP releases a new Stylebook. Morgan Greenwald, associate editor at Best Life, listed 23 common grammatical mistakes everyone makes – along with their remedies.
Visitors from around the nation and 35 different countries are among the expected 100,000 attendees descending on Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin Feb. 14 through Feb. 18 for the 78th anniversary of the Miami International Boat Show.