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10/01/2026 · Davenport

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The Two-Minute Pause That Protects Your Day

You don’t have to answer every request on the spot. A small pause before saying yes can help you make choices from intention instead of reflex.

10/01/2026
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Poem of the Day

Why Shakespeare’s Summer Day Refuses to End

Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 begins with a famous question about summer—but its real subject is time, and the audacious little trick poetry can play on it. Read the poem as a wager: what if a few lines could outlast the season itself?

10/01/2026

Quote of the Day

The Power You Want Should Not Belong to Someone Else

Mary Wollstonecraft’s sharpest line about freedom is also a useful test for modern arguments about power: are we trying to control others, or finally govern ourselves?

10/01/2026

The National Ear

The National Ear: Washington’s Waiting Game Has a Price Tag

The country keeps asking who will blink first, voters, lawmakers, workers, or the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, the bills keep arriving on schedule.

10/01/2026

Vows & Values

The Relationship Is Fine—So Why Do I Feel Like I’m Losing My Mind?

Two readers, two very ordinary relationship problems: one partner who treats chores like optional side quests, and one ex who keeps reopening a door that should be nailed shut. The common thread? Stop waiting for people to magically become easier to love.

10/01/2026

Double Take

Stop Pretending You Need Another Prestige Drama. Watch “The Pitt.”

“The Pitt” is the rare medical show that understands an emergency room is not a metaphor for America—it is simply a place where everyone is tired, bleeding, and making terrible decisions. Plus: four things worth your time, and one expensive-looking dud to leave in the digital lobby.

10/01/2026

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Public Service Announcement

Public Service Announcement • Chipley, FL The City of Chipley Public Works Department will be closing the intersection of Church Avenue & 5th Street on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. for water line repairs. The following roads will be closed: Church Avenue from 4th Street to Hwy 77 5th Street from North Railroad Avenue to Watts Avenue. We will update when the road is open. Any questions, call Chipley Public Works @ 850-638-6346.

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Phase 1

Phase 1 | Groveland, FL - Official Website Welcome Home Pay Online Calendar Contact /QuickLinks.aspx Search Home Government Departments Community & Economic Development South Lake Avenue Improvement Project Phase 1 Phase 1 Lake Avenue Streetscape Improvements – Phase 1 Exciting improvements are coming to Downtown Groveland! Phase 1 of the Lake Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project will enhance sidewalks, crosswalks, parking, drainage, and roadway infrastructure to create a safer and more welcoming downtown for residents and visitors. What's Included? New and improved sidewalks and ADA-accessible pedestrian connections Crosswalk enhancements for improved pedestrian safety Additional and upgraded on-street parking Roadway, curb, and sidewalk reconstruction Stormwater and shoreline improvements near Lake David Preservation of historic brick roadway elements where possible Traffic Impacts Construction will require a temporary closure of a portion of North Lake Avenue near East Magnolia Street. Clearly marked detours will be in place, and access to homes, businesses, and public facilities will be maintained throughout construction. Lake David Amenities Remain Open The Lake David Center, Splash Pad, Boat Ramp, and other park amenities will remain open and accessible throughout construction. Please use caution when traveling near active construction areas and follow posted signage for your safety. Project Maps & Detours Please review the maps below for construction areas, detour routes, and traffic control information to help plan your visit during construction. Lake Avenue Phase 1 Traffic Control Plan – Page 1 Lake Avenue Phase 1 Traffic Control Plan – Page 2 The MOT plans identify the work area, road closure locations, detour routes, and advance warning signage that will be in place during construction. Access for residents and businesses will be maintained throughout the project. Thank You We appreciate your patience as these improvements are completed. These upgrades will help create a more accessible, walkable, and enjoyable downtown Groveland for years to come.

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