Christmas At the Movies
Family-oriented holiday is a favorite trope of filmmakers
Author: Jason Dehart
Oldest of Trees Dwell in Torreya State Park
Get in touch with nature and enjoy a cardio workout, to boot
Cordials: Making Jamaica Coffee and Amaretto Cruise
Dinner’s over. Time for cordials — dessert drinks offering sweet satisfaction.
Sweet Sangria is the Perfect Punch for Summer
Nothing matches the refreshing, sweet flavor of a fruity sangria on a hot summer evening
The Memory Train
John Brueske / Shutterstock.com I grew up in a railroad town. Wildwood was an important rail yard by virtue of its location in the heart of Florida. Fact is, it had been that way long before my time, and even…
Challenger Learning Center’s IMAX Theater features first-run flicks
Michelle Personette talks about selecting for the big screen.
Rum Classics: A hurricane and the Strawberry Daiquiri
Yo ho! More than just a pirate’s life for this sugary libation, steeped in history and lore
Tales of the Unsung Bumbles
illustration by Charles Bakofsky Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer had his hooves full facing down the mighty “Abominable Snow Monster of the North,” a fiend from the darkest reaches of the icy wilderness. But if we stop and think about it,…
Early Florida Man
An Aucilla River discovery uncovers understandings about early humans.
The Best Thing to do to Help Stranded Sea Life is Call the Professionals
How to handle and care for stranded sea life.
A (Late) Requiem for the Bench Seat
I’m not an automotive junkie, but doggone it, I miss the front bench seat. This kind of seating arrangement — as a standard amenity — has been extinct since bucket seats and transmission-mounted gearshifts took the domestic auto industry by…
Archaeology Matters
Archaeological network promotes stewardship of historical resources.
Being Prepared for Anything Begins with Owning a Pocketknife
Most men feel incomplete without their pocket knife.
This Ginormous Reptile Was Famous in Death Since 1966
While under glass, Old Joe remains Wakulla Springs’ most revered gator.
Whither the Skunks?
Skunks are no longer seen — or otherwise detected — as much as they used to be.
A Final Salute
I asked God for strength, that I might achieve. I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey. Courtesy of the Bowman Family There’s a dramatic turning point in the annual reenactment of the Battle of Olustee when the…
The Peace Paper Project Weaves Veterans Into the Community Fabric
FSU veterans get creative with the help of the university’s Peace Paper Project.
A Hallowed Place Awaits Departed Veterans at the Tallahassee National Cemetery
Tallahassee is honored by the advent of a new national cemetery.
Star Wars: The Inner Seven-Year-Old Awakens
Star Wars fans and fanatics whose lives were changed by the on-screen arrival almost four decades ago of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Darth Vader look forward to the release of Episode VII: The Force Awakens.
Museum of Florida History Reopens with New Exhibit
The grand tapestry of 308 years of early Florida history is now being displayed in spectacular fashion, thanks to the completion of “Forever Changed: La Florida 1513-1821,” a new permanent exhibit at the Museum of Florida History. Phase 1 of…
Tallahassee Hotels and Homes Became Hospitals During the Civil War
How Tallahassee reacted during the Civil War.
FSU’s College of Medicine is Reshaping Health Care
By recruiting rural doctors, creating residencies and expanding opportunities, FSU is ahead of the curve.
The Apalachicola Maritime Museum Works Hard to Provide a ‘Franklin County-Friendly’ Industry
The Apalachicola Maritime Museum preserves Franklin County’s maritime history with a paddlewheel boat restoration.
A Local Couple Discovers a Bomb in Their Backyard
An “explosive” discovery led a local couple to uncover the history behind their property.
Kids with Limitations Enjoy Limitless Summertime Fun at Rotary Youth Camp
Being confined to a wheelchair doesn’t mean you have to give up scuba diving, or boating, or fishing or horseback riding. With the right helping hands and the right facility, kids and young adults with physical or developmental limitations can…
A Monumental Icon Returns for the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Natural Bridge
The deadly shots that rang out in the early-morning hours of March 6, 1865, have long since faded into the history books, but the Battle of Natural Bridge remains a legendary and revered incident in Tallahassee history. With each retelling…
Luxury, Privacy are Hallmarks of this Prestigious Community
Golden Eagle has more to offer than just golf carts.
The Magic Behind This TV Show Host Power Couple
This couple has his-and-hers television shows.
