Ways extreme heat impacts houses, cars in the Sunshine State

Extreme heat; Florida not pictured – Thick orange smoke haze over homes — Courtesy: Shutterstock — SvetlanaSF It is obvious that this intense heat can be harmful to our health, but it is less clear how much of a financial toll it might have on our homes and vehicles. Our houses struggle in the heat,

Off-duty police officers fishing six miles off the Florida Keys discover a stranded diver pleading for help

Florida Keys Scuba Diver Saved (Not Pictured) – Image depicts person scuba diving near coral — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Sergiy Zavgorodny Two off-duty police officers accidentally discovered a scuba diver who had been abandoned 6 miles off the Florida Keys after thinking he was a wounded seabird.  The “bird” they thought was a bird was

Areas in the Sunshine State that are at risk for home price decline

Beautiful blue home in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Mark Winfrey Four Florida regions are among the top five markets, according to CoreLogic, a business that analyzes property data, where there is a chance of a drop in home prices in the coming 12 months. CoreLogic identified the regions they feel are most

Ron DeSantis claims that the insults Casey DeSantis has received are a “badge of honor”

Casey DeSantis – (Credit: Office of Gov. Ron DeSantis) After MSNBC commentator and former GOP Florida Representative David Jolly gave his wife Casey DeSantis the derogatory moniker “America’s Karen,” Florida Governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis defended her. ​​“My wife is an incredibly strong first lady of Florida, a fantastic mother, and a

Orlando restaurant ranks first among the U.S.’s award-winning restaurants

Orlando restaurant in Disney wins first place among U.S. award-winning restaurants – Pictured: Disney Springs, Orlando, FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — VIAVAL TOURS According to a Trips to Discover survey, the best award-winning restaurant in the United States is located in Orlando. According to the travel company, it assessed 3-Star Michelin, 5-Star Forbes, and AAA-rated

Smallest citrus crop in a century in Florida will put major pressure on consumers

Mass of ripe citrus fruits oranges in metal container and working conveyor — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tanya Kalian Over the next months, orange juice might become more expensive and less sweet as Florida’s renowned groves produce the weakest citrus crop in nearly a century. This year, the state’s orange trees have been harmed by hurricane

Trump arrives in the Sunshine State ahead of his court appearance

Courtesy: Evan El-Amin- Shutterstock- WILKES-BARRE, PA – AUGUST 2, 2018: President Donald Trump with a serious look as he delivers a speech at a campaign rally held at the Mohegan Sun Arena Prior to his Tuesday court appearance in Miami, Florida, due to being accused of handling national security material improperly, Donald Trump is spending

The nation’s largest man-made lagoon has officially opened in Florida

Tourists bathing and swimming in the geothermal water at Blue Lagoon (FL Lagoon not pictured) — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Khairil Azhar Junos Right here in the Sunshine State, the biggest artificial lagoon in the nation is now operational. The Mirada Lagoon in San Antonio, Florida, offers travelers 15 acres of crystal-clear water, a

While California officials consider charges against Florida, migrants in Sacramento receive food and housing

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Hunter Crenian On Tuesday, religious organizations labored to feed and shelter migrants from South America who had been flown to Sacramento under supposedly fictitious pretenses. California authorities were considering whether Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his team might be charged with kidnapping or other offenses

Five fun things to do on a rainy Destin, Florida day

Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum near Destin, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by photo-denver During the summer, Destin is frequently crowded with visitors and locals, but the sandy beaches also carry a risk of violent thunderstorms. To make sure your family trip is as enjoyable as it can be, WKRG came up with