Reading the variety of pesticides used on ordinary lettuce is like reading a chemical chart. According to pesticideinfo.org, there can be up to 50 different kinds of pesticides typically used on the leafy vegetable, which helps explain why it’s ranked No. 14 on Environmental Working Group’s list of produce with the most pesticides.
HURLBURT FIELD — At any given time, Hurlburt Field Airmen may hear loud booms and feel the ground shake under their feet. It’s a normal occurrence on Hurlburt Field and most people give the credit to the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadrons Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen. However, the masterminds behind the explosions were 25 Airmen from the 823rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers.
GAINESVILLE — Recognizing growing evidence that inflammation influences many diseases — including diabetes, certain cancers and even Alzheimer’s — University of Florida Health has established the Center for Inflammation and Mucosal Immunology to foster collaboration among members of the UF biomedical research community with shared interest in inflammation and disease.
In an effort to show and encourage good stewardship of public lands, generations of dog hunters are planning to clean up trash and other debris littered across parts of Eglin reservation and in certain areas of the Holley community, which lies adjacent to the southeast border of Eglin. The clean-up is scheduled for , Saturday, June 8.
An overwhelmed Milton man in his 20s was found with seven Lortab pills in his possession. The pills had not been prescribed to him, so he received a three-year prison term because of sentencing requirements with respect to the weight of the pills, even though Lortab is mostly comprised of inactive ingredients and Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, and contains only a small fraction of the narcotic Hydrocodone.
It’s officially the first week of hurricane season, and the Support Alliance For Emergency Readiness (SAFER) wasted no time providing Santa Rosa County residents with the right information to be as prepared as possible for a disaster.
In light of the recent outbreak of wildfires in Santa Rosa County, including a large fire in the Midway area, coupled with a dry spell which makes the area susceptible to fires spreading quickly, parents and guardians are advised to keep a close watch on kids as we begin summer break.
