As our world continues to get smaller and smaller, the technology needed to help us keep pace with our shrinking space has gotten more cosmic. Before when on vacation, keeping in touch with family, friends, or especially the office, was a challenge.

While making a trip to the beach is often the vacation of a lifetime, there is an element of danger involved. Unlike a public pool, there are no depth markings on the beach. Swimmers can be wading along a sandbar only for it to suddenly drop into chest-deep water.

Recognizing February as Florida Hiking Trails Month, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is joining the Florida Trail Association to encourage Floridians to take advantage of Florida's extensive trail system and celebrate the 40th anniversary of the National Trails System Act.

As our world continues to get smaller and smaller, the technology needed to help us keep pace with our shrinking space has gotten more cosmic. Before when on vacation, keeping in touch with family, friends, or especially the office, was a challenge.

While making a trip to the beach is often the vacation of a lifetime, there is an element of danger involved. Unlike a public pool, there are no depth markings on the beach. Swimmers can be wading along a sandbar only for it to suddenly drop into chest-deep water.