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08/29/2026 · Clewiston
People Are Fixing Things Again, and It's Weirder Than You'd Think
Repair shops can't keep up with demand. Turns out humans prefer owning stuff that works to buying new stuff that doesn't. This is not a feel-good story about virtue—it's about economics and spite.
Mercury's Midweek Mischief: When the Cosmos Plays Telephone
The messenger planet is doing laps around your communication sector, and honey, your texts are about to get *weird*. Plus: one sign is cosmic public enemy number one today.
07/10/2026
Skip the State Capital—Head to the County Seat Instead
There's a tier of American town most road-trippers skip entirely: the county seat that's too big to be quaint, too small to be a destination. That's exactly why you should go there this weekend.
07/10/2026
The Farmer's Carry Will Fix Your Posture Better Than Thinking About Your Posture
Stop doing shoulder rolls. Pick up something heavy and walk. Here's why this brutally simple exercise is more effective than your entire ergonomic setup.
07/10/2026
How to Cut Hand-Sawn Dovetails Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Fingers)
Dovetails look impossible until you realize they're just two simple cuts repeated. Here's how to nail them on your first try—and what mistake will sabotage you before you even pick up the saw.
07/10/2026
Cast Iron's Ugly Secret: Why Your Pan Might Be Lying to You
That seasoning you've been building up for three years? It might be more rust than nonstick. Here's what actually works, and why I'm throwing away half my collection.
07/10/2026
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View allJury Pool #656 scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026
Jury Pool #656 scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026 • Citrus County Clerk of Courts, FL If you were summoned for Jury Pool #656 scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026, your service is still required. Check in will begin at 7:30am. Please report to the 1st floor of the Citrus County Courthouse. Please bring your jury summons with the back of it filled out. You may wish to bring a jacket or sweater as courtrooms are often set to a cooler temperature. Due to the uncertainty of a lunch period, consider bringing a non-perishable lunch or snack. For an interpreter visit www.circuit5.org/programs-services/interpreting-services/ and complete a request form at lease 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately on receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days. We greatly appreciate your willingness to fulfill your civic duty and serve!
Computers, Printing, Faxing & WiFi
Computers, Printing, Faxing & WiFi | Lantana Library, FL Access our Computers The Lantana Public Library has computers available for adults that are free to use for library members with an active library card. Learn how to obtain a library card by viewing the Get a Library Card page. Wifi is available for personal devices. Reservations If all computers are in use, you can create a reservation for the next available computer by using our Self-Service Computer Kiosk, or coming to the front desk. Laptops MacBooks are available to rent for use while in the library. When renting a laptop, we will need both your library card and your photo ID. Printing, Copying & Faxing We do our best to make printing and copying services accessible to everyone. Our Konica Minolta All-In-One printer is located near the front desk. We are proud to offer all of our patrons 10 free pages of printed material every day. The cost for additional pages is $0.05. Color, black and white, and duplex options are all available. Faxing services are free. Sorry! We are CASH ONLY! Princh Mobile Printing Mobile printing from a cell phone, laptop, or other mobile device is also available. For more information about our mobile printing services, visit Princh's website.
Value Adjustment Board (VAB) Information and Help
Value Adjustment Board (VAB) Information and Help PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Escambia County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) will hold an organizational meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Board Chambers, 221 Palafox Place, Pensacola, Florida, to consider matters in accordance with Chapter 12D-9.013, Florida Administrative Code, Requirements for Value Adjustment Boards in Administrative Reviews; Uniform Rules of Procedures for Hearings before Value Adjustment Boards, including appointing legal counsel to the VAB, pursuant to Fla. Stat. §194.015, and appointing special magistrates, pursuant to Fla. Stat. §194.035(1). All interested parties are invited to attend. Parties that decide to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered by the Board will need to make a verbatim record of the proceedings, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. All Board meetings are recorded. Contact the Clerk to the VAB at [email protected] if a copy of the recording is needed. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Fla. Stat. §286.26, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact DeLana Allen-Busbee, Clerk to the Board's Office, 221 Palafox Place, Suite 110, Pensacola, Florida 32502, at least 72 hours prior to the proceeding. Telephone: 850-595-3917 Dated: August 10, 2026 The Value Adjustment Board is now accepting applications for VAB Counsel and Special Master. Please see the links below for more information. Ad for Special Master Ad for VAB Counsel Application for Special Master Application for VAB Counsel THE DEADLINE TO FILE A PETITION TO THE VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD IS CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2026. PETITIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN OUR OFFICE BY THIS DEADLINE TO BE CONSIDERED TIMELY FILED. File a VAB 2026 Petition PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT PER RULE 12D-9.016(4) “ANY PARTY WHO ELECTS TO FILE ANY DOCUMENT BY FAX OR OTHER ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DELAY, DISRUPTION, OR INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SIGNALS AND ACCEPTS THE FULL RISK THAT THE DOCUMENT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY FILED WITH THE BOARD CLERK AS A RESULT.” Remote Hearings: If you would like to request a hearing using electronic equipment, please do so using Form DR-486RMT available at Department of Revenue Value Adjustment Forms when filing your petition, or in writing to [email protected]. If you have completed a request for the remote hearing properly, the Clerk’s Office will email you the information needed to attend the hearing using electronic or other communication equipment. The email message may be generated by computer software related to the communication equipment. If you do not receive this information, please contact this office at 850-595-3920. Submitting Petitions Petition(s) and filing fee should be submitted to:Honorable Pam ChildersClerk of the Circuit Court and ComptrollerClerk to the Value Adjustment Board221 Palafox PlaceSuite 110Pensacola, FL 32502-5843Phone: 850-595-3920 Overview The Value Adjustment Board (VAB) meets annually to review Petitions relating to appeals of denial of exemption or denial of classification and the Property Appraiser’s assessed value of real property or tangible personal property. Hearings are conducted in person by Special Magistrates, who are qualified real estate appraisers, personal property appraisers, or attorneys, selected by the VAB to make recommendations on Petitions. Under Florida Law, the Property Appraiser’s assessment is supported by a "presumption of correctness" and the burden of proof falls on the Petitioner contesting the validity and/or value of the Property Appraiser’s assessment. The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is the Clerk to the VAB. The Clerk provides information and forms pertaining to the petition process by which a property owner can challenge the valuation, exemption, or classification assigned to the property. Members The VAB consists of two County Commissioners, one School Board Member, and two citizen members, one each appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and the District School Board, who are governed by Chapter 194, Florida Statutes, and Rule Chapter 12D 10, Florida Administrative Code. Meetings Annually Agendas & Minutes Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. View most recent agendas and minutes.
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