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Lots of great reasons to sign up with  Broward Library, including an opportunity to nab free solar eclipse glasses. Broward Library branches are handing out 8,000 pairs of solar eclipse eyeglasses, while supplies last. The free glasses are offered as part of National Library Sign-up month. The next eclipses are October 14, 2023, and April …

Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and greater Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is periodically revised to reflect new distribution sites. It’s wise to …

South Floridians have learned the hard way to take hurricanes seriously. When we get complacent, another storm comes and reminds us of the importance of hurricane preparation and supplies. You should take preparing for a hurricane seriously — but you shouldn’t buy a lot of things you’re never going to use. Miami-Dade County has an online hurricane guide that …

Next time you visit a Miami-Dade County park, keep your eyes peeled for the Bookmobile and Technobus. That’s right, Miami-Dade Public Library System is bringing books and technology to you! The program – which is a partnership between Miami-Dade County Parks and Miami-Dade County Library System – aims to make reading, technology and digital media …

Think it’s too hot to garden? Perhaps you want to plant radishes, turnips and arugula right inside your South Florida home. Yes, you can grow your own food indoors. We asked for tips from a South Florida urban horticulture program specialist affiliated with the University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences, also known …

If you’d like homework help for your kids, local libraries in South Florida offer it online for free. At some libraries, in-person tutoring is available. Also, SAT prep is often is available at these libraries. It simply requires you to use your personal library card number to set up an online account. Obtaining a library …

Gallons of recycled exterior latex paint in a selection of hues are offered free to eligible Broward residents. Residents are eligible to request free paint if they reside in any of the various municipalities that participate in the  program.  If you’re interested in scoring free paint, phone  the public works department in your  town to …

If you get help paying for food at the grocery store, you’re not alone. More than 13% of Florida residents receive food assistance via the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). About 60% of them are people older than 55; another 47% are families with children. (It adds up to more than 100% because some …

Two years ago, Kroger, the nation’s largest grocery chain in terms of revenue, took on Publix, Florida’s top grocer. Yes, many Floridians are loyal to Publix, but according to Kroger, about half of them were Kroger shoppers before they moved here. Kroger has launched the assault without opening a single store. It’s all about delivery. …

Reducing water waste is kind to your wallet. And to the planet. As an incentive to replace old toilets with fresher versions that save water, rebates are offered to eligible Broward residents. The Broward Water Partnership offers rebates of $125 per toilet when replacing an older model with a more efficient, low-flow, WaterSense-rated toilet. Eligible …

For 2023, even if you don’t qualify for other government benefits, there is a new federal income-based program that may be able to help your family get online cheaper and faster from home through the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Any individual who makes less than $29,160 a year or $60,000 for a family of …