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08/23/2026 · Seminole County
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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Announcements
View allHurricane Isaias: Evacuation Information and Who to Call
A reminder that City Hall, the Mary Esther Public Library and all City parks remain closed through Friday, October 9. City Hall’s phone line has a recorded message with emergency numbers. Help is still available through the contacts below. Evacuation. Okaloosa County has ordered a mandatory evacuation of Zones A and B, effective noon Thursday. The order includes portions of coastal Mary Esther. Find your zone by entering your address at https://myokaloosa.com/gis_ps. If you are in Zone A or B, please leave now while roads are clear. County shelters opened at 6 p.m. Thursday; the current shelter list and evacuation details are at https://myokaloosa.com/eoc/home. Who to call Life-threatening emergency: 911 Water or sewer emergency: Jacobs, 850-420-7324 (answered 24 hours) Power outage: Florida Power & Light, 1-800-4OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243), the FPL app, or online. Please report your outage even if you think a neighbor already has. FPL’s Power Tracker map shows outages and restoration estimates. Downed power line: Stay far away. Call 911 or FPL at 1-800-468-8243. Gas smell or suspected leak: Leave the area first, then call 911 or Okaloosa Gas at 850-729-4700 (24 hours). Shelters, evacuation and County updates: Okaloosa County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) County emergency alerts: Sign up at Alert Okaloosa or text OKALOOSAFL to 888777. A few things that help. If you run a generator, keep it outside and away from doors and windows, and never plug it into a wall outlet. Please do not drive through standing water. Where updates will come from. We will post all City updates here and on the City’s Facebook page. Emergencies should never be reported through social media comments or messages, which are not monitored around the clock. To receive City notifications by email or text, sign up for City News Updates.
Oakland Park Business Partners Meeting
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Charter Amendments on November Ballot
This November, you will see four (4) Amendments on your Oviedo Ballot that will make changes to the City Charter. We want to make sure everyone knows what they are and the process of the Charter Review Committee who suggested the changes. You can use the QR Code below, or click here for details: CHARTER AMENDMENT BALLOT QUESTIONS AND PROCESS The amendments are: ☑Changing Length of Council Terms from 2 Years to 4 Years ☑Revising Council Voting Procedures for Ordinances and Resolutions ☑Revising Time Frame for Holding Special Elections ☑Moving Qualifying Period There is also an FAQ at the bottom of the page if you have any questions!
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View allAdoptions & Termination of Parental Rights
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Divorce / Simplified Dissolution of Marriage
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