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).

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...

STORM SEASON PREP: IS YOUR WALLET READY FOR THE NEXT DISASTER?

When disaster strikes, how quickly you recover often depends on one key factor: your financial preparedness. Natural disasters — like hurricanes, floods, wildfires and heat...

BIRD FLU CONCERN SPELL TROUBLE FOR MIGRATORY GROUPS FLYING OVER THE KEYS

We have been hearing a lot about avian influenza, or H5N1, and the price of eggs in the news recently. It got me thinking:...

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WOMEN TELL TRUE TREASURE TALES ON FEB. 17 AT MEL FISHER MUSEUM

Five women involved in uncovering, recovering and interpreting two...