Police issue a warning after seeing monkeys wandering around a Florida community

Photo Credit: Anut21ng Photo/Shutterstock.com Police are cautioning locals to avoid the monkeys after they were recently seen wandering around in strange locations in central Florida. The Orange City Police Department, located in Volusia County, posted on social media that it had been notified of “multiple reports of monkey sightings” in the town. The department advised

‘Unexpected’ Rates of Sinking Florida Condos

Residential Condos in Surfside, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Blueee77 According to new research from the University of Miami, about 70 percent of buildings in the northern and central isles of Florida are sinking to the ground at “unexpected” rates. 35 structures in locations like Miami Beach, Bay Harbor, Surfside, and Sunny Isles

Retailers in Florida anticipate “hot” holiday sales

Busy shopping mall with people walking and carrying bags – Courtesy: Shutterstock — HombreChicha With almost a three percent rise in spending over 2023, Florida retailers are hoping for record-breaking revenues this holiday season. This year, customers in the state are expected to spend $902 per person on gifts, decorations, and other things, according to

Trump may be searching locally for candidates for his next administration

Courtesy: Evan El-Amin- Shutterstock – President Donald Trump Donald Trump, the incoming president, is hiring. Florida appears to be a prime location for hiring for a second Trump administration. Florida has grown in importance in Trump’s political landscape. Trump’s campaign was managed by top Florida operatives, and the state has only grown more red since

Amendment 3: Will marijuana regulations be similar to those governing alcohol?

Large marijuana grow operation – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Canna Obscura On election day, Florida will become the 25th state to legalize adult recreational marijuana use if a sufficient number of Floridians vote “yes” on Amendment 3. For a number of reasons, a long line of lawmakers and detractors, including Governor Ron DeSantis, have

2024 Election: Over 3.3 million ballots have been cast in Florida

‘Vote Here’ sign placed on the walkway to a neighborhood polling place, as seen on election day in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Photo: Jillian Cain Photography/Shutterstock.com Nearly 25 percent of Florida’s registered voters, or over 3.3 million people, have already cast their ballots for the election scheduled for November 5. As of Friday morning, Democrats

Florida gun law is being considered by a federal appeals court

Hangun laying on a Gun / Firearms/Guns License Certificate Courtesy: Shutterstock-Photo by steved_np3 A federal appeals court debated the validity of a Florida law that prohibits those under the age of 21 from purchasing rifles and other long guns on Tuesday, amid changing views on how firearms can be limited. The age restriction was part

Possible Tropical Storm Nadine Models Indicate the Possibility of Reaching Florida

Tropical Storm Nadine (not pictured) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Triff Maps indicate that another storm is forming in the mid-Atlantic and may be headed toward Florida as the recovery from Hurricane Milton continues. A weather phenomenon in the Atlantic that it has called AL94 is being watched by the National Weather Service (NWS)

DeSantis gives the State Guard and Florida National Guard orders to intervene in the port strike

Port strike – Pictured: FL Gov. Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Gov. Ron DeSantis The Florida State Guard and National Guard will be sent to ports impacted by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike, according to a statement made by Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday. Guard members would be sent to ports impacted by the strike

Amtrak will launch a new route, initially from Chicago to Florida

Amtrak passenger train passes through Index Washington – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ian Dewar Photography Amtrak will soon launch new, temporary service between Chicago and Florida as it prepares for significant construction along the heavily used Northeast Corridor. The new Floridian trains will make daily stops in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Washington, D.C. on their