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The temperature is climbing, and so are people's utility bills. Rising electricity prices and hotter-than-usual weather could make it especially costly to stay cool this summer.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
The Paper Bear
“The Paper Bear” is a film shot in Northwest Florida with the mission to highlight the area's biodiversity. It is now available to watch on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
T.S. Strickland
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WUWF
Fort Walton Beach’s Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival began as a 1950s tourism event and grew into a 70-year tradition. Historian Mike Thomin says its pirate namesake blends treasure lore, civic pageantry and the story of a real Gulf Coast adventurer.
Sandra Averhart
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WUWF Public Media
Nova Southeastern University
Scientists in Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys are asking recreational snorkelers and divers for their help in monitoring reefs for bleaching and disease.
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So you've got a baby in your life. How do you talk to them, exactly? In this comic, experts explain why conversing with your baby is important — and share ways to help them develop their language skills. -
Her abduction at age 14 drew international attention. After her rescue, Smart says she struggled with feeling shame around her body. Bodybuilding has helped her see herself differently. -
You've heard of lower car insurance rates for good drivers. Now, one life insurance company wants to incentivize longevity with lower rates and extra bonuses for people who adopt healthy habits. -
The California State University system offers an early look at what happens when an administration commits to a technology that its own community isn't convinced will improve education. -
Americans are increasingly passing up on dining out. So one restaurant is allowing diners to pay what they like for their food.
