Alicia Betancourt
Alicia Betancourt is the University of Florida, IFAS Monroe County Extension Director and Community Development Agent. Alicia works on community risk reduction and resiliency and is a Certified Climate Practitioner (CCP).
IRS SCAMS ARE ON THE RISE IN FLORIDA; TIPS TO STAY ALERT THIS TAX SEASON
As tax season intensifies, so do efforts by scammers seeking to exploit unsuspecting taxpayers. Officials warn that IRS-related fraud is increasing nationwide, with Florida...
SHOULD IT STAY OR GO? UNDERSTANDING FOOD PACKAGE DATE
Saving money on groceries can start with understanding food packaging dates. Have you ever stood in your kitchen holding a carton of milk or...
THESE MONEY-SAVING RESOLUTIONS ADD UP
As the new year begins, many Americans are seeking ways to regain control of their finances amid rising everyday expenses.
Financial educators say the most...
SMART TRAVEL: PROTECT YOUR DEVICES ON THE GO
As travelers prepare to head out for fall getaways, cybersecurity experts are warning that hackers may be tagging along — virtually. From airports to...
DOOM-SCROLLING AND BRAIN ROT: WHY IT’S TIME TO LOG OFF AND GET OUTSIDE
Let’s be honest — we’ve all been there. You open your phone just to check one thing, and suddenly it's 45 minutes later, and...
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NEW LONG-TERM ANCHORING PERMIT REQUIRED FOR VESSELS IN FLORIDA WATERS
As of Jan. 1, vessel owners anchoring in Florida waters...
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COULD PROPERTY TAX RELIEF COME AT THE EXPENSE OF PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SERVICES?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling legislators back to...
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NEW HGTV SERIES FEATURES ISLAMORADA’S PINES & PALMS RESORT
What started as a shared love of the Florida...
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JAMIE RIDER TAKES THE WHEEL AT NATIVE TAXI
For longtime Marathon resident Jamie Rider, owning a local...
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MARATHON ROTARY BIDS FAREWELL TO GERMAN EXCHANGE STUDENT
This past weekend, the Rotary Club of Marathon and...














