Elvis Presley Records – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Stefano Chiacchiarini ’74 Elvis Presley’s treasured private aircraft will be converted into an RV after spending nearly 40 years in a desert in New Mexico. On January 8, the day before the King of Rock and Roll would have been 88, YouTube influencer James Webb of Jimmy’s World
Protesting abortions at Supreme Court – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Wild 2 Free Beginning with the 15-week ban in 2022, Florida lawmakers introduced a six-week abortion ban to further restrict the ability of Florida moms to get the procedure. However, Senate Bill 300 and House Bill 7, collectively known as the “Pregnancy and Parenting
Red Tide — Courtesy: Shutterstock — smcfeeters When there are large concentrations of Karenia brevis, an algae that produces brevetoxins that can kill marine life, the red tide is visible in offshore waters. Algal growth can also result in blooms that color the water a reddish-brown color. Florida is unable to stop the deadly “red
Seaweed pollution along Miami Beach, Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Sergii Figurnyi The majority of the stinky seaweed buildup in the Atlantic, which is being closely monitored by researchers, is expected to end up on Florida beaches this summer. Jetty Park was covered in stinky, brown seaweed in July of last year. This brown seaweed
South Florida – Miami Skyline – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Don Donelson According to a survey released on Tuesday by the Miami Association of Realtors, Miami’s real estate market is bucking the national slowdown thanks to cash purchasers, a shortage of available properties, and its appeal to foreign buyers. In Miami-Dade County, pending house
Workforce – Employees discussing in an office – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by GaudiLab For the first time in 2022, Florida’s economic development caused the Sunshine State to surpass New York in terms of the number of employed workers at the end of the year. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Large marijuana grow operation – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Canna Obscura Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize marijuana for recreational use have cleared a first obstacle to appear on the ballot in 2024 by submitting a sufficient number of petition signatures to warrant a review of the proposal by the Florida
Nursing – Nurse holding patient’s hand – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by sasirin pamai Following the discovery of an alleged conspiracy at three South Florida nursing schools by federal agents, thousands of currently employed nurses in the United States may be using phony academic qualifications. According to the Department of Justice, the now-closed institutions allegedly
Girl holding phone with TikTok logo – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ti Vla University administrators in Florida are debating whether to forbid students from using TikTok on twelve campuses spread out throughout the state. Board of Governors members for state institutions supported enacting a system-wide policy banning the app during their meeting on Tuesday
The exterior of a Buc-ee’s gas station — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Joni Hanebutt Wonderful news! The well-known Texas travel agency and gas station may open a new facility in Central Florida. That’s correct, Beaver Nuggets (caramel popcorn) might be closer than you think, according to sources. According to WESH, Marion County officials will likely talk