Governor Ron DeSantis officially eliminates Disney control over Reedy Creek

Governor Ron DeSantis – Website Home Pages of Reedy Creek Improvement District — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tada Images Upon the signing of a bill renaming and rebuilding Reedy Creek by Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida gained official control over Disney’s special area. At a press conference held on Monday at Reedy Creek Fire Station No. 4,

Parks & schools reopen as smoke conditions improve near Florida waste facility fire that has burned for over a week

Waste Facility Fire Up In Smoke – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by DifferR After a fire at a waste-to-energy factory in Doral, Florida, that has been burning for more than a week caused worries about the air quality, schools and parks will reopen on Tuesday. Although firefighters are still battling the fire, Miami-Dade County officials

In Orlando, all-time records for February will likely be challenged later this week

Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by ADVTP Orlando, FL. – In Florida, February weather is supposed to be warm, but not like this. The next heat wave, which is expected to start on Wednesday and extend at least through the weekend, has the potential to change history. Nearly every day

Lawmakers in Florida are working diligently to take over special-tax district in Disney

Disney Logo — Courtesy: Shutterstock — woaiss It’s possible that the Walt Disney Co.’s DIS 0.76 percent decrease in dominion over its Florida parks is coming to an end. Monday saw the filing of a bill by Republicans in the Florida House of Representatives that would significantly alter the administration and even change the name

2023 Gasparilla Festival brings thousands of visitors to Tampa, Florida

Pirate raid boats in the water with a view of the city of Tampa during Gasparilla Festival – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Yes I Shoot Models Arrrgh! The 2023 Gasparilla Pirate Festival is over in a flash and numerous scallywags flocked to Tampa’s streets to take advantage of the bonanza. On Saturday, more than

Egg-Flation: Florida is ranked as the second-most expensive state to purchase eggs in the U.S.

Eggs for sale at a grocery store – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Colleen Michaels Florida might experience more of the alleged “egg-flation” than the majority of other states. The Sunshine State was recognized as the second most costly state to purchase a dozen eggs by Instacart. According to data, a dozen eggs typically cost

Supreme Court halts Florida and Texas social media cases that could overturn platform moderation

Supreme Court Building – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Tinnaporn Sathapornnanont The Supreme Court postponed a decision on whether to consider two cases contesting social media rules in Texas and Florida that could fundamentally alter how platforms choose which posts to erase and which ones to promote. The cases were both brought by tech industry

There’s a risk that iguanas will start falling from the sky when a cold front drops temperatures across the Sunshine State through Sunday

Seaside Cold Front, FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Kristi Blokhin A cold front moving through the Southeast will bring temperatures down throughout the weekend, making it feel more like winter after a mild start to the month. Temperatures more typical of January will return on Friday after the South and Midwest enjoyed warmer temperatures on

DeSantis takes action to put direct state control over Disney’s special Florida district, Reedy Creek

Reedy Creek Special District; Disney Logo — Courtesy: Shutterstock — chrisdorney In an effort to sever the entertainment giant’s decades-long partnership with the Sunshine State, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will attempt to directly place Disney’s special governing district under state control. The self-governing section of Reedy Creek, which is currently de facto administered by The

The Sunshine State came close to having a White Christmas–find out where!

Sandy Christmas Snowman on the Beach — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Artiom Photo The Sunshine State might not end 2022 with a white Christmas, however, it got close to having one according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne. Northern and Central Florida experienced overnight lows in the 20s, while the Big Bend and