Month: January 2022
How the Earth’s Tilt Creates Short, Cold January Days
Above the equator, winter officially begins in December. But in many areas, January is when it really takes hold. Atmospheric scientist Deanna Hence explains the weather and climate factors that combine to produce wintry conditions at the turn of the y…
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What it’s like to cruise during Omicron
The cruise industry is once again at sea thanks to the Omicron coronavirus variant, with some ships experiencing outbreaks and disruptions. Here’s what it’s like on board, according to passengers and crew.
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A little slice of paradise
During these cold, wintry months in Middle Tennessee, Bonnie Collier likes to dream about time at her vacation cottage in the Bahamas.
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Other Voices l A lost opportunity
I can’t say I’m surprised. Thanks to the shortsightedness of the BOCC, the county appears to have lost a chance to acquire a prime piece of property that could have
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Pots and perches to show off your houseplants in style
Houseplants have been keeping a lot of us company during the pandemic, and the good news is there’s a plant for any home, big or small, well-lit or not.
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Passenger Exposed Buttocks and Threw a Can During Flight, Prosecutors Say
Shane McInerney, 29, was charged after his disruptive behavior aboard a flight from Dublin to John F. Kennedy International Airport on Jan. 7.
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Fresh onslaught of shrimp on the outgoing tide offer fishermen – and fish – lots of opportunity; Tide Times
The big news this week is that there has been a significant shrimp run in north and south Biscayne Bay. Almost nightly, shrimp have been pouring through the ocean inlets
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Phipps Park closed for renovations
Phipps Park, a 60-acre public park and campground, is closing for renovations starting Monday, Jan. 24. The Stuart park, which includes a boat ramp, walking pathways, RV sites, and a fishing pier, is receiving improvements that include WiFi, 50 Amp RV …
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