Takeaways From Tallahassee — Emancipation Anniversary
southfloridareporter.com...Friday marked 157 years since Union Brigadier General Edward M. McCook read the Emancipation Proclamation in Tallahassee. It also marked Secretary of State Cord Byrd's first public appearance since taking over the Department of State on Tuesday.... ...It also featured musical performances, dramatic reenactments, free lunch in Lewis Park and remarks by John G. Riley Center & Museum Executive Director Aron Myers and historian Larry Rivers. On Friday, Gov....
Clouds With Some Showers And Storms Saturday
southfloridareporter.com...Sunday's highs will be in the upper 80s in the east coast metro area and the low 90s along the Gulf coast.... ...Tuesday will feature sun and clouds with those afternoon showers and storms again, especially in the western portions of South Florida. Tuesday's highs will be in the upper 80s in the east coast metro area and the low 90s along the Gulf coast....
Florida Revealed As The Best State For A Family-Friendly Camping Trip In 2022
southfloridareporter.com...This was followed by Oklahoma and West Virginia, both with a score of 1.83. - With safety a top concern when travelling with kids, New Jersey has the highest safety score out of 100, of all the states in the US, at 72. - California is the ideal state for families who love outdoor hiking.... ...California is in the top five states for family-friendly campgrounds, with 34.2% of all campgrounds in the state listed as family-friendly on Tripadvisor. The second most-Instagrammed state, there are 97.8 million posts with #california on Instagram....
How Risk Factors For Developing Dementia May Vary Between Ages 55-80
southfloridareporter.com...A recent study published in the journal American Academy of Neurology found that vascular risk factors for dementia may vary based on people's age. Dementia is a broad category of disorders.... ...One area of interest is how cardiovascular health links to dementia risk. The study used a diverse cohort of participants and followed participants over ten years. They specifically looked at the risk of dementia based on cardiovascular problems and age....
How To Avoid Ticks (Video)
southfloridareporter.com...The post by MayoClinic.org appears on South Florida Reporter....
Best Ways to Slim Down for Summer
southfloridareporter.comIn 1820 Grocer John Walker, A Teetotaler, Made His Own Whisky - Johnnie Walker
southfloridareporter.com.... - The world's largest producer and consumer of whisky is located in India.... .... - Jack Daniels learned how to make Whiskey from a Lutheran minister at the age of 6. - Jack Daniels is not Bourbon....
How Social Security Benefits Are Calculated
southfloridareporter.com...According to the National Academy of Social Insurance, Social Security is the sole source of income for roughly 20 percent of Americans aged 65 and older, while more than 80 percent of people in this age group receive Social Security benefit checks each month.... ..."If you are self-employed, you earn Social Security credits the same way employees do," says certified financial planner Alexey Bulankov, senior and financial advisor at Merrill Lynch....
Stormy Friday
southfloridareporter.com...Saturday's highs will be in the upper 80s right at the Atlantic coast and in the low 90s elsewhere.... ...Monday's highs will be in the upper 80s in the east coast metro area and the low 90s along the Gulf coast. Tuesday's forecast calls for good sun with a mix of clouds, showers, and a few storms in spots. Look for breezy conditions near the Atlantic coast....
Feds And FL Officials Try To Tackle Mental Health Crisis Facing K-12 And College Students
southfloridareporter.com...Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that makes some changes to current statewide mental health policies in public schools.... ...The 2022 bill was sponsored by Rep. Christine Hunschofsky, a Democrat who represents part of Broward County....