New threat to the Sunshine State: Invasive termites

Termites up close – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Witsawat.S The 15-by-4-foot plexiglass box initially appears to be a large work of art, perhaps an abstract representation of a leaf vein or a river delta. Then, however, you notice small, whitish objects scuttling along each vein as if they were white blood cells. Perched over

Arizona and Florida brings surge in tourism as MLB spring training returns

Hammond Stadium in Ft. Myers Florida, site of Minnesota Twins spring training – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Evan Meyer With the first preseason games played in the last few days, Major League Baseball’s spring training has returned to Arizona and Florida. Baseball fans from all over the nation have been traveling to these beautiful

The ACC launches a move to have Florida State’s lawsuit alleging rights grant dismissed from the league

According to numerous sources, the ACC has filed a move in Florida to drop or halt Florida State’s lawsuit against the conference. This occurs one week after Florida State submitted a move to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the ACC alleging that the university had broken its agreement with the conference. A crucial first step

A construction worker discovers an intriguing World War II artifact close to the Florida airport

Soldiers in trucks during World War II — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Everett Collection This week, a construction worker in Florida discovered a piece of history: an inert bomb from World War II that was presumably left over from a closed military base decades before. Sheriff Al Nienhuis of Hernando County stated, “There’s certainly no way

An account of Tallahassee’s snowfall history

Beautiful views of winter snowfall, the beach and the ocean — Courtesy: Shutterstock — YAROSLOVE_PHOTO_VIDEO Floridians are accustomed to weather phenomena such as hurricanes, thunderstorms, and extreme heat. But Florida weather forecasters hardly ever mention snowfall. There have been occasional whiteouts in Tallahassee, with the most significant snowstorm taking place on February 12–13, 1958. “Democrat

Miami Marlins grab Declan Cronin off Waivers from Astros, DFA Former Red Sox RHP Kaleb Ort

Giancarlo Stanton former outfielder for the Miami Marlins at Chase Field in Glendale, AZ – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Keeton Gale Declan Cronin, a right-hand pitcher, was claimed by the Miami Marlins off waivers from the Houston Astros, the team announced on Wednesday. Right-handed pitcher Kaleb Ort was designated for assignment by the Marlins

Amidst an ongoing mortality crisis, about 1,000 manatees gathered at a record-breaking number at a Florida state park

Manatees Close-Up Portrait – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Andrea Izzotti Manatees in Florida have been fighting for their lives for the past few years, but a few days ago, the species provided a piece of more positive news from one state park. A few dozen miles north of Orlando, in Blue Springs State Park,

If you recycle Gasparilla beads, you can get cheap entry to the Florida Aquarium

The Florida Aquarium entrance – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Andriy Blokhin According to the City of Tampa, it is crucial to keep beads and other non-biodegradable objects out of Tampa’s waterways because they endanger marine life and the ecosystem.  According to Florida Statute 403.413, it is forbidden to throw beads into the water. By

There will be thrill rides, fried burritos, a cycling circus, and Pop Rock pickles at the 2024 Florida State Fair

Florida State Fair — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Noah Densmore One of the most well-liked occasions in the entire Sunshine State is the Florida State Fair. The official return dates are February 8–19, and tickets are currently available. It is loved by locals in the Tampa area who can’t wait to ride exhilarating attractions, indulge in

Alien presence at Miami Mall was ruled out by the Miami Police Department, despite memes and a flurry of online discussion

Silhouettes of aliens creature on dark background (Miami Mall not pictured) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by FOTOKITA Police assembling, teenagers sprinting, and a gray patch that seems to be moving: This week, on social media, footage from a Miami outdoor mall gave rise to hysterical allegations that aliens had touched down on Earth. However,