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(NAPSI)—An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease.1 During January, recognized as Thyroid Awareness Month, YARAL Pharma is raising awareness of thyroid disease, particularly hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Despite its prevalence, thyroid disease remains widely misunderstood, with many people unaware of its signs and symptoms.
The Role of the Thyroid
The thyroid, a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, plays a vital role in regulating metabolism, energy levels, and overall hormonal balance. Conditions such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid nodules can significantly impact health and quality of life. However, up to 60% of individuals with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition, often due to a lack of awareness about the signs and symptoms, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment.1
Signs and Symptoms
Thyroid disorders can manifest in various ways, including fatigue, weight changes, mood fluctuations, and cognitive difficulties. These symptoms often resemble common day-to-day ailments, making them easy to overlook. As a result, many patients live with thyroid conditions for years before seeking treatment. Continue reading
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(NAPSI)—Here’s something students, parents and teachers in New York and New Jersey may be glad to learn: A group of experts has come up with a way to make environmental education easier for students to understand—and to act on.
This first-of-its-kind effort, called the Environmental Education Initiative (EEI), helps students engage in environment science, and make informed decisions that support healthy environments .
Powered by worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education, the Environmental Education Initiative supports civic engagement with standards-aligned resources that explore contemporary topics in environmental studies.
Who is Involved?
Experts at Stanford University carefully reviewed a body of academic literature over 20 years to measure the effect of environmental education for K-12 students. Then the National Environmental Education Foundation, Nucor, Honeywell, Itron, LyondellBasell, Subaru of America, Inc., and Niagara Cares all helped create the Environmental Education Initiative alongside Discovery Education. Continue reading
(NewsUSA) – Artificial intelligence is poised to be a game-changer in managing the increasingly congested and poten-tially contested domain of space, from Earth’s orbit to the Moon and beyond, according to a new podcast from the Spe-cial Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), a nonprofit and nonpartisan initiative with a goal of making recommendations to strengthen America’s long-term competitiveness in AI.
At the recent AI + Space Summit hosted by SCSP, General Jay Raymond (U.S. Space Force, Ret.) joined SCSP’s NatSecTech podcast host Jeanne Meserve to discuss the future of space as a warfighting domain. They explore how AI can improve space traffic management, surveillance, acquisition, and data fusion; the growing role of commercial part-nerships; and the need for stronger norms, faster capabilities, and a technically skilled workforce.
Many Eyes in the Sky
Launching satellites or anything else is becoming more complicated because of the volume of objects in the Earth’s orbit, said Gen. Raymond. “You have to make sure you don’t launch something into something else,” he noted. The increased number of satellites and other objects have made the world a more transparent place, as a lot of the current objects in space are intelligence surveillance reconnaissance satellites, he added. Continue reading
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With freezing temperatures possible, Water Utility Supervisor Butch Goodman reminds all Town of Lady Lake water customers — including apartment communities, medical facilities and commercial properties — to take a few simple steps to protect their plumbing and avoid service interruptions.
Follow the “4 P’s” of cold weather preparation:
Protect your pipes
Cover or insulate any exposed pipes, outdoor fixtures and hose bibs. Unprotected lines can freeze, crack and lead to costly damage and temporary loss of water service.
Pay attention to backflow devices
Backflow preventers are especially vulnerable to freezing if they are not properly insulated or protected. A frozen backflow device can interrupt water service until temperatures rise and may require repairs or replacement. Continue reading
LADY LAKE – Residents are invited to connect with Lady Lake Mayor Ed Freeman during a special “Meet the Mayor at the Market” event on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lady Lake Farmers & Crafts Market, located at 250 Rolling Acres Road.
This casual gathering provides an opportunity to discuss local topics, share ideas, and hear updates about news and events in the community directly from the mayor.
While there, visitors are invited to peruse the market, which features a wide range of offerings including fresh produce, baked goods, preserves, handmade crafts, and artisanal products. Food truck vendors will serve options such as barbecue, hot dogs, and international cuisines.
The market is accessible by golf cart via The Villages at Palermo Place through Chula Vista or Del Mar Drive.
The Lady Lake Farmers & Crafts Market is held every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to support local vendors while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere.
For more information, visit www.ladylakefl.gov or contact market@ladylake.org.
The Lady Lake Police Department is in possession of the following found or abandoned property. Unless ownership is claimed and verified, these items will be disposed of in accordance with Florida State Statute 705 on their scheduled purge dates.
If you believe any of these items belong to you, please contact the Evidence Section at (352) 751-1576 with proof of ownership.
A credit card was recovered on Oct. 30, 2025, on Avenida Central. If unclaimed, it will be purged on Jan. 28, 2026.
On Dec. 15, 2025, an iPhone, identification cards, a passport, credit cards and keys were recovered along U.S. Highway 27/441. These items will be purged on March 13, 2026, unless claimed.
A bicycle was recovered on Dec. 19, 2025, on LaGrande Boulevard. If unclaimed, it will be disposed of on March 29, 2026.
U.S. currency was recovered on Jan. 16, 2026, on Bichara Boulevard. It is scheduled to be purged on April 16, 2026, unless claimed.
A bracelet was recovered on Jan. 22, 2026, on Bichara Boulevard. If unclaimed, it will be disposed of on April 22, 2026.
A key fob with keys was also recovered on Jan. 22, 2026, on Avenida Central. It is scheduled for disposal on April 22, 2026.
The Lady Lake Police Department is proud to officially welcome and swear in our newest Police Officer, Michael Godigkeit — and we’re even more excited to share that our department is now fully staffed, which is a major milestone for our team and our community.
Following the ceremony, we also celebrated outstanding internal promotions, highlighting the hard work, dedication, and growth happening within the department:
Corporal Lidia Maya was promoted to Sergeant
Officer Amanda Hayes was promoted to Corporal
Officer Jean Cintron was promoted to Corporal
These promotions are a true reflection of the strong leadership, mentoring, and commitment to developing talent within the Lady Lake Police Department under the guidance of Chief Steve Hunt.
Congratulations to Officer Godigkeit and to all of our newly promoted officers.
The January luncheon was hosted at the brand-new restaurant oh my! Local businesses enjoy delicious food, networking, and door prizes.
HORSE COUNTRY
By TomL
Marion County is “Horse Country”! I was always pushing for the people of Marion County to recognize the Cattlemen’s Association. After all it’s the cattle industry that is suffering now! I remember a great horse farm on hwy 40 on the way to Ocala from Dunnellon. “Ocala Stud Farm” I think was the name. In Ocala, FL, the area is famous for its numerous horse farms, with many families like the O’Farrell Family it’s is generational, the father and his son and his son’s son. The family bringing Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds from Texas in the 1960s It seems that the limestone-rich soil was ideal for bone development, establishing Ocala as the “Horse Capital of the World,”!
Horse Country one horse at a time. My wife and I lived in south Florida and we had a horse and pastured it in Davie Fl which was South Florida’s Horse country. The price of land was out of our reach so we decided to move and find land that we could afford. We won d up in Dunnellon Florida. We bought 20 acres and bought 20 more, at one time we had 55 acres and we decided we did not need that much for the Horse, a riding mule that someone gave us and a Shetland pony and Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs we were raising. We sold 15 acres. But you see if we did not have a horse we may have never moved, so Marion County grew into the name Horse Country a long time ago probably in about 1950’s. Now to put the icing on the cake now we have the World Equestrian Center. It is growing to one of the biggest industries in our Country. Everything you can think of for horse showing and riding competition. Stall and horse care and elaborate hotels to stay in. With the best restaurants, entertainment and large meeting room bringing large numbers of visitor for industrial shows. Continue reading
U.S. taxpayers know that the FAIRtax eliminates the income tax/payroll tax and replaces it with a national retail sales tax. However, many don’t fully comprehend the enormous positive impact the FAIRtax will have on the economy – especially in terms of attracting foreign investment to the United States.
The Tax Justice Network estimates that $21 trillion to $32 trillion in financial assets are sitting offshore in tax havens (estimates can vary due to the secrecy that pervades the tax haven system). They also estimate that $427 billion in tax revenue is lost every year because money is sitting in these offshore accounts.
The Tax Justice Network explains how this is commonly done: one of the most common ways people hide their wealth in tax havens is by setting up a legal vehicle (like a corporation or trust) to hold their wealth or assets without disclosing information about their identity or about wealth or assets held by the legal vehicle. These secretive structures serve as a curtain or firewall between the owner and their wealth, obscuring the owner’s identity and helping them hide the true value of their wealth and, ultimately, pay less tax than they should. Continue reading
