Brightline Train – (Credit: Brightline) In its most recent expansion, high-speed rail operator Brightline plans to establish a brand-new stop along Florida’s Treasure Coast. Brightline told Travel + Leisure that the new station will be situated in Stuart, Florida, and is anticipated to open in the second half of 2026. The city was picked because
Endangered Species Act – Florida Panther – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jo Crebbin A federal court ruling on Thursday found that federal agencies violated the law when they permitted Florida’s right-wing government to take over wetlands permitting under former Republican President Donald Trump. This will restore “essential guardrails provided by the Endangered Species Act,”
Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena — Courtesy: Shutterstock — YES Market Media TAMPA, Florida — The Florida Panthers defeated the rival Tampa Bay Lightning 9-2 on Saturday night, setting a franchise record for the most wins on the road with two goals and two helpers apiece from Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk. With the
Ernest Hemingway House & Museum, Key West Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Robert Hoetink Due to its subtropical climate, Key West has constant high humidity, which makes even a quick stroll to the mailbox feel like wading through tapioca pudding. Fortunately, Key West is bursting at the seams with interesting museums where adults
Fine Dining pictured; Michelin Guide – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by BorisK9 Michelin Guide Additions Nineteen Florida restaurants have been added to the Michelin Guide’s roster, including four in Orlando and one in Winter Park, the publication said on Wednesday. The restaurants that have received Bib Gourmands or Michelin Stars will be revealed at a
Disney Springs, Orlando, FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — VIAVAL TOURS LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida – Some people may have already reserved a table at one of Florida’s most romantic restaurants for Valentine’s Day this Wednesday, while others are still debating what to do with their day. Disney Springs, Walt Disney World’s bustling retail and dining
MIAMI BEACH, USA – FEBRUARY 26, 2017: Aerial image of the annual South Beach Wine and Food Festival along Ocean Drive. Courtesy: Shutterstock-photo by Felix Mizioznikov The cooks have returned to the shore! Tickets for the 2024 South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF), which takes place in Miami from February 22–25, are now officially
Earthquake occurred near Merritt Island, home to Kennedy Space Center (Pictured) — Courtesy: Shutterstock — NaughtyNut Understandably, Floridians were dubious when they learned that Wednesday night’s earthquake occurred off the east coast. On Florida’s Space Coast, sonic booms, tremendous rumblings that can be heard almost 40 miles away when large rockets take off, and trailing
Nursing students walking through hallway — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Monkey Business Images Due to a rising scarcity, Florida is making an effort to attract and retain nurses; nevertheless, according to recent research, the state leads the nation in terms of nursing graduates failing their final exams. For nursing students to obtain a license and begin
Netflix menu screen – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Vantage_DS Beginning in mid-February, Netflix subscribers in Florida will notice a new tax on their monthly bills. WTSP, a CBS News station in Tampa Bay, reports that this week, the massive streaming service sent consumers an email informing them of an extra “state service tax.” According