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).

CONSUMER FRIENDLY: COLUMNIST DIGS INTO THE ‘BUY NOTHING FOR A YEAR’ TREND

It is a new year, and I want to work on what I can do to make it more planet-friendly.  To live more climate-aware and...

IS IT NEWS, OPINION OR FAKE NEWS? A GUIDE TO RELIABLE SOURCES

How can you tell which news is real or not? Many people get their news through TV and social media; it can be hard...

AMERICAN DEBT AND DELINQUENCY ARE RISING; TAKE CONTROL WITH THESE TIPS

An increasing number of Americans are reaching the limits on their credit cards. According to the Federal Reserve, credit card delinquency rates have hit...

THIS POST-WORK STAPLE ORIGINATED FROM THE NAVY IN THE 1920s

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SAFE TIE-UP: MOORING FIELDS PROTECT KEYS’ FRAGILE ENVIRONMENT

The Florida Keys, with its turquoise waters, vibrant marine life and stunning coral reefs, have long been a haven for boaters and sailors. This...

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