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We thought it proper to pay homage to all things Halloween in this special edition of The OJT 100, with fun and frightful events in Orlando, Jacksonville and Tallahassee. 

Coming back after the pandemic altered many holidays in 2020, Halloween will generate an estimated $10.1 billion in sales nationally this year, up from $8.05 billion last year.

if you find yourself costume-less on October 31, don’t worry – there are countless easy, last-minute ideas out there.

Want your pet to be included in your Halloween celebrations, but store-bought costumes are fairly limited, and the few that are available don’t come cheap? It seems your best bet may be to make one yourself!

The founder of Glowy Zoey makes programmable LED masks that can display full light shows, messages or just the usual terrifying Halloween faces..

This year’s Perseid meteor shower peaks in North America Thursday, Aug. This year’s Perseid meteor shower peaks in North America Thursday, Aug. 12 and continues through the 14th.

Social media can be downright depressing. But at the same time, it is also uniquely beautiful, bringing together people from across the globe

When it comes to dating apps, many seek a match up with someone sharing one’s same beliefs and personality.

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Florida this month, with stops in Orlando, Jacksonville, Daytona Beach and Tallahassee.

Summer weather typically means more people are loading up on produce when visiting the grocery store or farmer’s market.

As you start planning your roads trips to the cabin, lake, grandma’s house and other must-visit stops along Route 66, be sure your car can get you there in one piece.

Every third Sunday in June, the nation comes together to celebrate dad, an increasingly unsung hero, responsible for so much more than helping bring us into the world.

You’ve heard the old song Rain, Rain Go Away, but for many financially and/or environmentally conscious people, that’s far from their sentiment.

Astrological observers and calendar hawks everywhere will be celebrating on Sun., June 20, when the sun reaches its northernmost point in the sky

Are your home and family ready for the next major storm impact? FEMA recommends knowing your evacuation route, gathering supplies and making an emergency plan, among other steps.

OJTers are looking forward to our first three-day weekend this Memorial Day with vaccinations for the asking and pandemic restrictions loosened around the state.

The ripple effect of the pandemic on our workforce and work habits is under full review.

What is your creative potential? People with highly creative minds have more energy, are skilled at problem-solving and have high productivity.

National Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22.

Siblings.Can’t live with them, but you can’t live without them.

Spring is in the air and nothing proves that more than the very full parking lots at Lowe’s and Home Depot lately.

Every day, more Floridians are joining the millions of their fellow Americans who cut the cord and made the switch from traditional cable providers to online streaming services.

Despite the efforts of Florida’s legislators and federal elected officials, we will turn our clocks ahead one hour at 2AM this Sunday, marking the return of Daylight Saving Time.

The first day of spring is Saturday, March 20, and that brings singing birds, sunshine, and spring cleaning.

Got 100 days to unleash your inner creator? Then join the 100 Day Project! Just choose a creative project – paint, draw, dance, write, knit, sing, doodle — whatever inspires you.

History: The Three Mothers, by Anna Malakia Tubbs — An important read as we celebrate Black History Month.

Every Valentine’s Day, a few of us find ourselves without someone to share candy hearts and bad poetry with.

For those struggling to plan a celebration of their love while staying safe, fear not, for every one of the OJT cities has you covered! For those in Orlando, enjoy an open-air carriage tour through Winter Garden, courtesy of Soul Haven Ranch.

Known for its expansive library of shows and movies, Netflix has, over the past few years, branched out to offer more original content, including “Stranger Things,” “The Crown,” and more, all of which have been huge hits.

With the holidays behind us, the New Year brings the opportunity to create the life you truly love.