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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.” After the last two years, Martin Luther King Jr.’s words seem to resonate now more than ever before. That’s why, on Monday, Jan. 17, we should take the time to recognize this extraordinary man and consider how we might bring light to our communities.

Christmas Eve is a special night for kids, seniors and everyone in between.

As we’ve adapted to supply chain disruptions, this is not the Christmas to test the delivery systems of the cards and gifts we send.

Santa can’t fly under the radar anymore – there are too many tools for tracking him and his reindeer as they make their way around the world to deliver presents on Christmas Eve.

The holiday season can be stressful, and even dangerous, for pets, but there are ways to avoid the most likely hazards.

There are tons of ways to make great gifts with items you probably have at home. Here are three DIY gifts to try.

Gift giving can be extremely rewarding, especially at Christmastime, but just imagine how good you would feel if your friends and loved ones weren’t the only ones benefitting from your selections.

After a year of cancelled holiday parties, Christmas 2021 calls for a break from tradition.

There’s nothing like watching football with some delicious Thanksgiving food and your friends and family by your side.

November is Manatee Awareness Month. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reminds everyone on the water to slow down and look out for migrating manatees.

Formerly known as Armistice Day, Veterans Day offers an opportunity to thank America’s veterans – soldiers, sailors, airmen, and more – for their service and sacrifice to protect our country and maintain our freedom.

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.