Message I received a phone call from “Microsoft” claiming they had analyzed computers “in your area” and found deficiencies in drivers, security, etc.   Clearly a scam.   I presume he wanted me to grant access so he could fix the issues. When I asked him to define where “my area” is – he hung [...]

(NAPSI)—Road trips with children can be daunting, but with AAA’s expert advice, your next family car trip can be both safe and fun:   • Involve your children early on when planning a road trip. Let them help decide places to stop.   • Give kids a map so they can see where you are [...]

- Memorial Day Weekend Events Mark Grand Finale of Capital Cuisine Restaurant Week & Concert Series – (Tallahassee, FL) – The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) is proud to partner with the Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Leon County Tourism and Development Council (Visit Tallahassee) to encourage the community [...]

More Than 300 Veterans Have Participated in 50 Events; Fishing Trips Planned for This Summer    …. Tallahassee, FL – As Memorial Day approaches, Operation Outdoor Freedom celebrates its second successful season of hunting events. The program, launched by Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam in 2011 and led by the Florida Department of Agriculture [...]

- Memorial Day Weekend Events Mark Grand Finale of Capital Cuisine Restaurant Week & Concert Series – (Tallahassee, FL) – The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) is thrilled to present country music sensation Thompson Square at a free concert being held in downtown Tallahassee on Memorial Day weekend. The duo will be performing live [...]

(NAPSI)—It’s time to think about adding refreshing color and zest to your garden. Lemonn Vista, the 2013 All-American Daylily winner, is both America’s favorite garden color and is an excellent repeat bloomer, providing a long-term color display.   Lemonn Vista joins the now 20 award-winning daylilies that have been selected for the coveted All-American title [...]

Courtesy of the Florida Department of Health   Did you know modest amounts of ultraviolet (UV) exposure, by way of the sunlight, are actually a part of good health? Vitamin D is produced when the skin is exposed to UVB (short UV rays that come from the sun) in small amounts. Vitamin D helps regulate [...]

(NAPSI)— There are a few steps you should take to ensure a season full of safe, productive mowing.   That’s because mower accidents occur each year due to unsafe mower operation, some of which lead to serious or fatal injuries to operators of all ages. Fortunately, most mower accidents are preventable.   Here are hints [...]

Panhandle Ag e-news is brought to you by the UF/IFAS County Agents and Extension Specialists serving Agriculture in Northwest Florida.   Some Corn is off to a Slow Start   Lingering cool springtime temperatures have been a pleasure for farmers and fieldworkers, but some local corn fields have not fared as well. Dr. David Wright [...]

William H. (Bill) Day, age 65 of Chipley, Fla. passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013 in Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama. Bill was born January 11, 1948 in Chipley to the late Frank and Alma (Gilbert) Day. He was a life-long resident of Chipley and had served with the U.S. Army. Bill had recently retired [...]

Mitchell E. Davis, 79 of Cottondale, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 at Jackson Hospital.   Mitchell was born July 4, 1933 in Alford, Florida to Lester and Emma (Corbin) Davis. He worked as an Auto Mechanic, and served in the Korean conflict where he was honorably discharged after being wounded in combat.   He [...]

Seab Junior Collins, age 82, passed away May 17, 2013 in Middleburg, Florida.   He was born in Jackson County, Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruby H. Collins in 2012.   Survivors include two sons, Gary Collins and Joe Collins; three daughters, Darlene Johns, Rachael Collins and Rebecca Holloway; one brother [...]

Otis B. Taylor, 80 of Chipley, Florida, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Doctor’s Memorial Hospital in Bonifay.Otis was born in Southport, Florida on December 21, 1932 to Charles and Ada (Nichols) Taylor. He worked as a welder.     He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: [...]

State College, Pa. -  AccuWeather.com reports with the tropics already heating up and Atlantic hurricane season beginning in a few days, NOAA released its 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast predicting another active season.     NOAA predicts 13 to 20 named storms total, between seven and 11 of which will be hurricanes, and three to six of [...]

  Vernon Yellow Jackets  “Orange and Blue” Scrimmage   Date Of Scrimmage:  Friday, May 24th   Time:  5:30 VMS,  7:00 VHS   Cost of Admission to Game:  $2 for everyone    

Tallahassee, Fla. - With significant gains in writing scores, Florida’s teachers and students continue to show that higher expectations and support at home and in the classroom enable every child to succeed.   Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Department of Education today announced the results of  the FCAT 2.0 Writing and third-grade Reading and Mathematics assessments. [...]