The Watermelon radish is a member of the mustard family, which includes arugula, broccoli and turnips. The watermelon radish has an edible round white root with a green stem and leaves. The watermelon radish’s inside flesh is rimmed in white with a dark pink circular pattern, resembling a watermelon. The inside of the Watermelon radish…
The Florida Senate on Monday gave final approval to a bill that would impose eight-year term limits on county school-board members, readying the issue to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Legislature and DeSantis last year approved a measure that capped board members’ terms at 12 years. During discussion Monday, Sen. Jason Pizzo, D-Hollywood, questioned…
This year’s Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day was on Thursday, April 27. Also termed Take Your Child to Work Day, it is a national day that gives children in the United States a glimpse into the working world. Created in New York City in 1992, the day was initially just for girls…
It is important to think about pollinators, especially during spring while plants are blooming. Pollinators play a crucial role in food security by enabling the production of many of the crops we rely on food. Many of these crops depend on pollinators for successful fruit production, and without them, crop yields would be significantly reduced….
Envision Credit Union recently announced the launch of a community contest, inviting local community members to nominate a teacher they feel deserves to be recognized. Envision plans to announce 10 winners during National Teacher Appreciation Week: May 8-12, 2023. The 10 educators will be chosen by Envision’s selection committee and each teacher will receive a…
Winter Storm Elliott brought freezing temperatures to the Panhandle on Dec. 24 that lasted through Dec. 28, 2022. While we’ve seen freezing temperatures in years past,none remained below freezing for as long as Winter Storm Elliott did, resulting in significant injury to many of our beloved plants, including our citrus trees. We’ve received many calls…
The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and staff visited with a group of students during Greensboro Elementary School’s career day on Friday, April 14. Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Captain Anglie Holmes and Gadsden and Civil Clerk Nikkitria Shaw spoke to the students about being respectful and making positive choices to be whatever they…
Spring marks the return of lawn and garden season. Lawns often bear the brunt of winter’s wrath, so spring is a great time to nurse them back to health, and fertilizing can be an essential component of that process. Fertilizing a lawn can be intimidating. An array of fertilizers, with each seemingly designed to address…
Treyvious “Trey” L. Copeland, a senior at Gadsden County High School was recently named the Linda G. Dilworth Beau of the Year and the Best All Around Beau during the Tallahassee Chapter of the Links, Incorporated 13th Annual Beautillion. They are the highest awards given during this annual event. The Links Beautillion black tie formal…
The Havana Cigar Day returned to the Havana Shade Tobacco Museum last weekend, marking the third year that this event has been held downtown. Starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, the Cigar Day began with opening remarks from Havana Town Manager Kendrah Wilkerson and Havana History and Heritage Society Co-Chair Bill Piotrowski. Then, a speaker…
