Sarasota, FL Aerial Drone – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Suncoast Aerials A project to construct about 9,000 homes as part of the Winchester Ranch development along North Port has been recommended for approval by the Sarasota County Planning Commission. The final decision will be made by the county commission at some point in early
Central Florida skyline at Orlando’s Eola Lake at dusk during Christmas season — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Sean Pavone Orlando, Fl. – A disorganized chain of weather systems is expected to arrive this weekend, changing Central Florida’s weather over the next few days from sunny and warm to rainy and cold. FRIDAY A fading
Jon Sumrall appointed as the new Florida Gators Football Coach – Pictured: University of Florida campus – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Bryan Pollard The Florida Gators selected Jon Sumrall of Tulane as their new football coach on Sunday, emphasizing the necessity for a “dynamic” attack in the face of championship expectations. The Gators are
Property Taxes – Pictured: Tax spelled out on desk – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Maha Heang 245789 With the exception of the section of the bill devoted to schools, a Florida state lawmaker is pushing a plan that would permit homeowners 65 and older who qualify for the homestead exemption to cease paying local
Trump Oil Drilling Proposal Florida – Pictured: Governor Ron DeSantis — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Julie Hansen Locals and environmental experts are worried about a proposed oil drilling project close to Florida’s coast. The five-year plan unveiled Thursday by the Trump administration intends to increase U.S. oil output offshore, including at some locations as close as
State Employees – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Hunter Crenian For Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day, state employees will receive a five-day weekend and two four-day weekends, respectively. This year, all three holidays fall on Thursdays. On the Friday following Thanksgiving, offices were already scheduled to close. However, Florida Governor Ron
Florida Strawberry Festival Ticket Counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: EWY Media Plant City, Florida – The musical lineup for the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival has been revealed. Festival mainstays The Oak Ridge Boys, Alabama, Jo Dee Messina, and the Bellamy Brothers are among the performers on the Wish Farms Soundstage. The Marshall Tucker
Northern Lights – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Krissanapong Wongsawarng Let the lights come on once more! As a strong solar storm moved closer to Earth beginning Tuesday, Nov. 11, the northern lights were predicted to light up the night skies in about two dozen U.S. states. However, images of a cold Florida night sky
Electric service work truck on the side of the road – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media Orlando, Florida – Florida consumers of Duke Energy may soon see some bill relief in the upcoming year. What we know: Following permission by the Florida Public Service Commission, the business has declared that it will
Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle decorated for the Disney holiday celebration – Courtesy: Image by peridotmaize from Pixabay Every November, Magic Kingdom goes from guests saying, “Oh my god, the pumpkins are gone,” to saying, “Wait, it’s already Christmas?” This week, visitors experienced the return of one of the most cherished holiday icons: the iconic Toy