Each year the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) releases a list of the latest scams that taxpayers should watch out for. (View the full 2025 list here.) While many of these involve unscrupulous groups and individuals—especially on social media—trying to mislead taxpayers into filing false or incorrect returns, others center on direct attempts by fraudsters […]

Whether or not you’ve already managed to find a gift for the special person/pet in your life, be it a significant other, a parent, a best friend, dog, cat, etc., the day itself is not without its own brand of peculiarity. So, dive right in as we explore a few of the strangest facts we’ve […]

The inhabitants of the Sunshine State may not be as old or kooky as you think. 1/ MISCONCEPTION: FLORIDA HAS THE LARGEST POPULATION OF OLD PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES. Between its theme parks, beaches, wildlife, and sometimes eccentric citizens, Florida lands in the news quite a bit. But not everything you hear is true. […]

With so many sports terms in use beyond game day, it begs the question: Why does everyday language so heavily feature words originating in the world of sports? “There’s something that’s very specific to a certain discourse with a very precise meaning, and then we generalize it,” Adams says. “We recognize the significance of a […]

FLORIDA IS THE ONLY STATE WHERE A CHANNEL IS MARKED WITH DECORATED TOILET SEATS. This is true! The shallow, man-made channel in Islamorada is known as the Toilet Seat Cut, where you’ll see over 250 colorfully decorated toilet seats come into view as your boat approaches. Locals believe that this quirky trend made its debut […]

INHABITANTS OF BURNT STORE LAKES AND NEARBY AREAS HAVE ENCOUNTERED ALLIGATORS FROM TIME TO TIME. If you cross paths with an alligator that … a. is in a place considered unacceptable, such as a swimming pool, lanai, garage, etc., b. you consider a threat to people, pets, or property, c. approaches people, or d. doesn’t […]

Boeing uses potatoes to test their in-flight Wi-Fi, as they reflect and absorb the signals similarly to people. The project is called Synthetic Personnel Using Dialectic Substitution – or SPUDS.

Let us know if you would like to be connected with a neighbor. Neighborhood Watch is accepting resident profiles as a community service for those who may need assistance from time to time, particularly in the event of a severe storm or hurricane. To obtain a copy of the profile and/or to obtain additional information, […]

Located off Rio Togas near Burnt Store Road. Sunday, January 11, 2026 1 to 3 p.m. Please bring a meat dish, casserole, side dish and/or a dessert to share with 12 to 15 people and bring your own beverage. Plates, silverware, napkins, and water will be provided. Come for the food and stay for the […]