Florida Lottery releases four new scratch-off games with a total prize pool of approximately $540 million

Florida lottery tickets — Courtesy: Shutterstock — The Toidi On Monday, the Florida Lottery unveiled four brand-new scratch-off games offering more than $540 million in cash rewards. Within 48 hours, shops will be able to acquire four new Gold Rush Doubler games, according to the lottery. The top prizes for these games will range from

Miami Dolphins win first postseason berth in seven years

Mike McDaniel, Miami Dolphins head coach —Image by: Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images The videoboards at Hard Rock Stadium quickly changed from the celebration graphics to live coverage of the Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots game after the Miami Dolphins 11-6 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. Most of the Dolphins’

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis activates National Guard in response to uptick of migrants in Florida Keys

Florida National Guard Headquarters – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Avaniks After hundreds of migrants have arrived in the Florida Keys, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has activated the state National Guard to bolster local authorities. In order to mobilize the Guard and urge Florida law enforcement agencies and other organizations to provide resources to

Florida ghost towns that are must-visit destinations

Old Florida railroad track in black and white – Courtesy: Shutterstock- Image by Stephen Orsillo On top of its gorgeous beaches, thrilling one-of-a-kind theme parks, and beautiful weather, Florida is also home to several chilling ghost towns. Keep on reading to take a tour of these forgotten Florida towns. Central Florida In the late 1800s,

FSU ends 2022 with an incredible Cheez-It Bowl victory against Oklahoma

Aerial view of Doak Campbell Stadium at Florida State University (FSU) – Courtesy: Shutterstock- Image by Felix Mizioznikov Against a depleted Oklahoma team, Florida State was expected to have an easier time securing its tenth victory. The Seminoles showed out to be far from resilient in the first half before stepping up with a 17-point

Predictions: Florida State Seminoles vs. Oklahoma Sooners take on the Cheez-It Bowl

Cheez-It Bowl – FSU Fans Cheering at Football Game — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Ruth Peterkin On Thursday, the 13th-ranked Florida State Seminoles will compete in the Cheez-It Bowl from Camping World Stadium in Orlando against the 6-6, 3-6-Big 12 Oklahoma Sooners. The game is the only one in town and will be broadcast

Florida Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk was ejected from game after getting revenge on Devils captain Nico Hischier

Aerial view of FLA Live Arena, site of the Tkachuk fight – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media Matthew Tkachuk recognized his chance and seized it. After the New Jersey Devils’ empty-net goal on Wednesday night, a furious brawl broke out in the closing seconds of Florida’s 4-2 loss to New Jersey. After

Oysters sold at Publix and other Florida retailers are associated with a widespread norovirus outbreak

Oysters – Courtesy: Image by Plateresca from Shutterstock A recent norovirus outbreak related to raw oysters sold in Florida and seven other states is being looked into, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As of Thursday, 211 norovirus cases had been reported in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and

As many would-be nurses fail their exams, Florida’s nursing pipeline is in shambles

Nurses walking through hallway — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Monkey Business Images Florida’s nursing education system is experiencing significant issues as a result of the state’s mounting nursing shortage. Every year, thousands of nursing school graduates fall short of the licensing requirement, failing at the last hurdle. Before they can work anywhere in the country, registered

Orange juice prices are on the rise: Florida orange production expected to drop to lowest level in over 80 years

Orange Plantation – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by SchnepfDesign Florida’s orange harvest is predicted to reach its lowest level since before World War II as a result of extreme weather conditions and a persistent disease affecting citrus fruit. This will reduce the state’s already limited supply and raise orange juice costs. Florida is anticipated to