Contemporary culture is brimming with exhortations to discipline. From Jordan Peterson’s runaway bestseller 12 Rules for Life to Ryan Holiday’s The Daily Stoic to James Clear’s Atomic Habits, we have no shortage of guidance for embracing a life of order. And that guidance isn’t all bad; wisdom from many corners can deepen our understanding of how to live well. Psychologists, Stoics, and even motivational speakers have contributions to make. Some are even... Read More
Weekend things to do (*): Swank Farmers Market returns, John Legend and the ultimate Oktoberfest turns 50
Between the time that these words are being typed and the moment you see them, who knows what Hurricane Milton may have done to South Florida. Our weekend may be all about chainsaws and shovels or blue skies and sunshine. So … check ahead before you go to any events. Originally Published: October 10, 2024 at 5:50 a.m. ... Read More
Yes, voter fraud happens. But it’s rare and election offices have safeguards to catch it
By ALI SWENSON NEW YORK (AP) — You’ve heard the horror stories: Someone casting multiple ballots, people voting in the name of dead relatives, mail-in ballots being intercepted. Voter fraud does happen occasionally. When it does, we tend to hear a lot about it. It also gets caught and prosecuted. The nation’s multilayered election processes provide many safeguards that keep voter fraud generally detectable and rare, according to current and former election administrators of both... Read More
GATORS PODCAST: Florida travels to Tennessee as heavy underdogs but with some momentum (Ep. 247)
The Gators head to Rocky Top coming off a pair of convincing victories and now seeking a signature win in 2024. The rival Vols are 15.5-point favorites, but have not won consecutive visits from Florida since 1990 and ’92. Meanwhile, coach Billy Napier has not won consecutive road games at UF. Something’s got to give. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark discuss the matchup ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival. ‘Super Bowl of the South’ (:00) Reason for optimism... Read More
Polluted waste from Florida’s fertilizer industry is in the path of Milton’s fury
By MICHAEL BIESECKER and JASON DEAREN As Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida’s west coast with powerful winds and flooding rain, environmentalists are worried it could scatter the polluted leftovers of the state’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry and other hazardous waste across the peninsula and into vulnerable waterways. More than 1 billion tons of slightly radioactive phosphogypsum waste is stored in “stacks” that resemble enormous ponds at risk for leaks during major... Read More
Anxiety levels soar as dangerous Hurricane Milton approaches. Experts offer advice for calming down
With the entire state awaiting the arrival of Hurricane Milton, the anticipation has sent anxiety levels soaring. For days, as the monster storm seemed to inch toward the state, Floridians have been hearing phrases like “strongest hurricane ever” and “rapid intensification,” along with adjectives like catastrophic, life-threatening, and destructive. Those words are compounded by residents’ memories of hurricanes in recent Florida history and footage of towns swamped in North... Read More
Wilton Manors man with dementia is missing as dangerous Hurricane Milton approaches
Robert Collado, 67, who suffers from dementia, was reported missing from his home in Wilton Manors Wednesday morning. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: October 9, 2024 at 4:31 p.m. ... Read More
Soon Hurricane Milton will pass over Florida. Here’s what to do then.
Hurricane Milton churned to Florida loaded with fearsome winds and heavy downpours. Navigating the aftermath will be its own daunting challenge. Here’s what the experts say to do. How long will food last in the fridge if the power goes out? Perishables in a powerless refrigerator don’t last long, says Orlando chef and Valencia College Culinary Instructor Jennifer M. Denlinger, Ph.D, especially if you open and close the fridge door. “You do not want your cold food to go above 70 degrees... Read More
Hurricane Milton drives hundreds to use Palm Beach County shelters
More than 400 people entered Palm Beach County’s shelters by Wednesday afternoon to stay safe from Hurricane Milton’s impact in the region. Officials in Palm Beach County had urged people to evacuate if they live in manufactured or mobile homes, those whose residences have “substandard construction” or those living in low-lying areas prone to severe flooding to evacuate. The county opened five of the county’s general population shelters, one pet-friendly shelter and a special-needs... Read More
‘The Fantasticks’ with a twist: Island City Stage reimagines musical & extends a special invitation to the public
It’s a cast party for “The Fantasticks.”But the word “cast” has been expanded to include anyone who has ever appeared in the musical. That’s what Island City Stage in Wilton Manors has planned for the final dress performance of their reimagined production (more about that later).If you’ve ever been onstage in a production of “The Originally Published: October 9, 2024 at 3:32 p.m. ... Read More