As Floridians prepare to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, it’s important to take precautions to keep everyone safe. The Florida Department of Health offers these health and safety recommendations: Flu Vaccination: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that everyone six months and older get a flu...
By Drew Lewis, Beach Mosquito Control District’s Pilot In short, not much! An argument could be made that both share an exoskeleton (and both fly) but that is where the list of similarities would end. However, helicopters and other aircraft are often used in mosquito abatement practices. Borrowing heavily from the...
Fundraiser with Silent Auction Let’s celebrate! With the Christmas season ahead, we are excited to announce our first Annual “Pearls & Poinsettias” Christmas Banquet. This is the annual fundraising event for Humble House Ministries. As we close out the 2021 year, we are excited to see what God has done in-and-through...
By Jamie C. Williamson, PhD, Amity Mediation Workshop People often ask me “What is the main reason people get divorced?” The short answer is simple – unhealthy communication patterns. The longer answer examines how these negative patterns begin and then evolve to become so toxic that they can (and often do)...
By Jamie C. Williamson, PhD This month my husband Larry and I celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Ours is a second marriage for both of us. And, even though 25 is traditionally thought of as the silver anniversary, we feel “golden” pretty much every day. Younger couples often tell us that...
By Cindy Mulla, Public Relations/Education, Beach Mosquito Control District Spring has sprung, summer is around the corner, and we all will be spending more quality time enjoying northwest Florida’s great outdoors. Enjoying picnics, sporting events to evening outdoor concerts but... are you prepared for the crescendo of Mother Nature’s symphony...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect Summer is here. You can feel the humidity thicken and watch traffic double. Sunscreen sales increase as we hit the beach, go camping, work in the yard, etc. Many of us look over the myriad choices focusing on SPF numbers rather than ingredients. The benefits of...
By Jamie C. Williamson, PhD Couples get what they expect. One primary difference between couples who make it and those who don’t is that those who stay happy have high expectations for their marriage and each other. This may seem a bit counterintuitive. I’m sure you’ve heard many relationship experts (or...
By Cindy Mulla Perfect climate conditions and outdoor natural spaces in the Florida panhandle create opportunities for a variety of year-round exciting outdoor adventures for locals and visitors alike. The buzz of seasonal excitement is always present in the air of Northwest Florida. As you embark on your next outdoor excursion,...
By Starkey Hearing Aids Diagnose your dizziness While most people simply say, “I feel dizzy” when describing their symptoms, it’s important for your doctor to know which type of dizziness you feel. Take balance issues seriously. Often taken for granted, good balance is necessary to perform daily activities. But our balance...