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09/24/2026 · Saint Cloud
Tuesday’s Cosmic Warning: Guard Your Inbox and Your Peace
Spring is nudging the windows open, but Mercury is scattering loose messages like confetti. One sign faces a dramatic cosmic warning today—bring snacks, boundaries, and perhaps a tiny ceremonial gong.
Ichetucknee River: Crystal Water, Sneaky Current, Zero Room for Complacency
The Ichetucknee looks like a lazy blue ribbon, but this spring-fed run has enough current, limestone, and hidden side channels to keep experienced paddlers awake. Here’s how to enjoy the clearest water in Florida without turning your float into a yard sale.
09/24/2026
Good News With Dirt Under Its Fingernails
Today’s good news comes with lunch trays, library cards, condor feathers, and a fungus that wants to replace plastic. Progress looks better when people build it with their hands.
09/24/2026
Hico, Texas: Pie, Back Roads, and a Surprisingly Good Dinosaur Problem
Hico is the kind of Texas town you pass once and then spend years wondering why you didn’t stop. Park downtown, order the chicken-fried steak at the Koffee Kup, and leave room for a slice of pie because self-control is not a road-trip virtue.
09/25/2026
The Suitcase Carry: One Dumbbell, Surprisingly Serious Fitness
Carrying a weight in one hand looks almost too simple to count as exercise. That’s exactly why the suitcase carry is so useful: it trains your grip, core, posture, and walking mechanics without requiring a complicated workout.
09/25/2026
The Crispiest Chicken Thighs Start in a Cold Pan
Chicken thighs are the weeknight answer when you want dinner to taste like you tried harder than you did. Start them in a cold cast-iron skillet, and you’ll get bronzed, crackling skin instead of a sad, rubbery flap.
09/25/2026
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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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Fix It! Zephyrhills is the City's customer service tool that allows citizens to quickly and easily report quality of life issues. Encounter a pothole? See a street light that needs fixing? Need an inspection? Report it using the form below or download the See Click Fix mobile app for your smartphone via the Apple or Android App Store. Please note: This tool should not be used to file an insurance claim for damages. If you would like to file such a claim, use this form: Citizens who report issues will receive an automated response letting them know that their issue has been received if they provided an email address. Once an issue has been assigned, another email will be sent to provide a status update. Please note: not all issues will be able to be immediately fixed. Issues will be completed based on priority level and budget status. We welcome citizen feedback and will be monitoring the application regularly in an effort to continuously improve its effectiveness. View existing requests here: https://seeclickfix.com/zephyrhills Download from the Apple App Store here: Apple App Download from the Google Play Store here: Google App
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