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NBA · OrlandoThe NBA regular season has concluded, and the playoffs are about to begin. With 16 teams fighting for the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy, the Eastern Conference has many exciting first-round playoff matchups. From the youthful Orlando Magic returning to the playoffs to face the determined Cleveland Cavaliers, to the young and hot New York Knicks hosting the fiery Philadelphia 76ers. Who will move on into the second round? Here are my 2024 N…See the Story
NBA First Round Playoff Predictions: Eastern Conference
Earth Day · OrlandoWorking in a rooftop greenhouse at Rollins College has given me a unique perspective on greenery and sustainability. Since taking this extraordinary position, I’ve coined the term “Horticultural Bias” to describe how my daily interactions with plants have shaped my outlook. Surrounded by the Orlando skyline juxtaposed with the lush foliage inhabiting the greenhouse, I’ve become acutely aware of the impact of sustainable choices on our environmen…See the Story
Commentary: For Earth Day, invite more greenery into your life
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Orlando · OrlandoBetween the picturesque beaches and clear blue coastlines lies a different type of Florida — a Florida full of muddy swamps, unruly grasses, countless birds and alligators lurking nearby. Much of the state is made up of wetlands, an essential ecosystem that provides vital wildlife habitat, flood protection and economic benefits. But in 2023, Florida’s wetlands lost a layer of protection. The Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. EPA decision dr…See the Story
Commentary: Millions of acres of Florida wetlands could lose federal protection
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Ron DeSantis · OrlandoIt won’t be easy to find another Florida governor who inflicted so much cruelty on its people as quickly as Ron DeSantis did with a single signature. One of the worst single actions by the 2024 Legislature, House Bill 433, prohibits all local governments from taking any steps to protect outdoor workers from heat or from requiring their contractors to pay employees more than the Florida minimum wage of $12 an hour. People are already dying from e…See the Story
Editorial: The cruelty of exposing outdoor workers to extreme heat
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Orlando · OrlandoQuestion: The bougainvillea are so pretty in many yards but mine only has a few blooms. What can I do to improve the flowering? Answer: Benign neglect is often the best way to treat bougainvilleas with few or no blooms. You can skip the three “H’s” when caring for these plants that include heavy water, heavy fertilization and heavy pruning. Neglected bougainvilleas are often the best bloomers as frequently found in old homesteads. Get your bouga…See the Story
The Plant Doctor: Neglected bougainvilleas often bloom best
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Pickleball · OrlandoHere is something that might surprise you: pickleball is a professional sport. Yes, you are reading that right. America’s fastest-growing sport has an elite group of players who get drafted, traded and play for paychecks.Major League Pickleball (MLP) brings together top-ranked men and women to play in innovative team-based competitions. There are 24 teams split across two levels. The Premier Level consists of 48 of the most in-demand players in …See the Story
Did you know that pickleball is a professional sport?
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