Florida Gators defeat Houston in a thrilling match to win the men’s basketball national championship

University of Florida Gators Campus Sign — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Katherine Welles In a thrilling game that went right down to the last play, the Florida Gators defeated the Houston Cougars to win the NCAA men’s basketball championship on Monday. With 16:24 remaining in the second half, the Gators had fallen behind by as much

Developer 280 E Palmetto Park Road LLC Celebrates April 3 Groundbreaking Ceremony for Glass House Boca Raton, an Intimate Luxury Development in Downtown Boca Raton

Glass House Boca Raton Groundbreaking Ceremony – Credit: Duree & Company, Inc. BOCA RATON, FLA. (April 4, 2025) – On Thursday, April 3, developer 280 E Palmetto Park Road LLC celebrated the official groundbreaking of Glass House Boca Raton, the first modern glass building in the heart of downtown Boca Raton. The nine-story residential development

Florida continues to advance legislation in the Gulf of America

Courtesy: Evan El-Amin- Shutterstock – President Donald Trump with a serious look as he delivers a speech at a rally Florida is on the verge of becoming the first state to enact legislation that would follow the Trump administration’s plan to rename the Gulf of America. Republicans want to take the lead in complying with

Claimed by a 16th-century explorer, this Florida beach town is now a remote work hub

Remote work hotspot – St. Augustine, FL. – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone ST. AUGUSTINE, FL. – When Lori Matthias and her husband relocated to St. Augustine, Florida, in 2023, they were sick of Atlanta traffic. The desire to be nearer to their adult children drove Mike Waldron and his wife to relocate

Florida drivers might soon need to have two license plates on their vehicles

Florida License Plates — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Lutsenko_Oleksandr TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida may mandate that cars in the state carry two license plates as part of a plan intended to assist authorities in apprehending hit-and-run drivers. The “Lilly Glaubach Act,” named for a 13-year-old Tampa girl who was hit by a car while

What to know about Florida’s 30A picturesque highway: A hidden gem in the South

Rosemary Beach, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alan LeStourgeon Travelers from the East will soon come to Rosemary Beach’s scrub oak trees and European-style buildings as they turn into Florida’s 30A picturesque highway. Modeled after colonial buildings in New Orleans, St. Augustine, and the Dutch West Indies, the village on the Panhandle of

Fifth Annual SAVOR SoFLO Returns to Hollywood Beach March 29th-30th

Credit: SAVOR SoFLO Mark your calendars! SAVOR SoFLO, presented by Publix and the City of Hollywood, is returning to the sands of Hollywood Beach on March 29 and 30, 2025, with a festival that promises to be its most exciting yet. This year, SAVOR SoFLO celebrates its 5th anniversary alongside two monumental milestones: the 100th

Fourteen new eateries are added to the Florida Michelin guide

Michelin Guide – Couple cheering glasses at dinner table – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Aleksandar Milutinovic Ahead of the big star show next month, Michelin has added four additional Tampa restaurants to its Florida guide. Orlando, Tampa, and Miami were among the 14 new “recommended” restaurants in the state that were added to the

This Florida city, without a beach, was named the top trending U.S. destination

Aerial View of Palm Beach County destination (561 area code) — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: pisaphotography Florida may evoke images of beaches and theme parks, but this year’s top trending U.S. destination on Tripadvisor lacks both. As someone who has lived in West Palm Beach since 2012, I can attest that there are many

Ron DeSantis challenges Trump’s choice and promotes his wife as the next governor of Florida

Courtesy: Joe Raedle/Getty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis As his second term draws to a close, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is promoting his wife, Casey DeSantis, as a possible successor in 2026. Additionally, he is challenging President Donald Trump’s choice for the next governor. In response to questions from reporters in Tampa on Monday, DeSantis contended