Numerous women seek abortions in Florida despite restrictions in nearby states

Protestors in favor of abortions – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Stephanie Kenner Following the Supreme Court decision that struck down Roe v. Wade, states are passing and reviving the legislation that restricts abortion, and many women are traveling to Florida to undergo the procedure. According to Dr. Samantha Deans, the assistant medical director of

Florida Travel Season: When to go for fewer crowds, travel deals, and better weather

General view of the Universal Studios Florida theme park – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Kamira Aside from its beautiful beaches, nonstop sunshine, and top-of-the-line theme parks, one of Florida’s biggest downsides is that there’s never a bad time to visit. The weather is nice and warm which means you’ll never have to worry about

A 1-in-30 million rare lobster is spared from the steamer after Red Lobster employees discover it in shipment

Rare orange lobster, as depicted, found at Red Lobster restaurant – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by tejas872 Red Lobster is famous for its delicious seafood dinners that gave the restaurant its iconic name. Cooking up the marine crustaceans in just about any preparation possible, the main ingredient in the beloved chain restaurant’s kitchen is, of

Salt & Straw ice cream brings one-of-a-kind flavors to Central Florida

Salt and Straw ice cream shop in Portland, Oregon – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Joshua Rainey Photography A little over a decade since opening an ice cream cart in Portland, Oregon, Tyler and Kim Malek have created a small frozen treat empire that stretches across the U.S. Kim and Tyler Malek, who are also

Florida restaurant advances the use of QR codes with video presentations

QR Codes Used in Restaurant for Ordering – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Fevziie QR codes aren’t new technology. Invented in 1994, quick-response barcodes were created to track automobile parts. In today’s day in age, certain digital-friendly restaurant establishments began using the codes as a way to allow customers to skim through menus, order, and

Florida ice cream may have caused the listeria outbreak earlier this year, according to the CDC

Hand Scoops Ice Cream from Fridge – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Zoran Photographer A Florida ice cream company that health officials have linked to a multistate outbreak was sued on Tuesday by the estate of an Illinois woman who passed away earlier this year after contracting listeria. According to the lawsuit submitted in the

Despite judge’s order, Florida’s ban on abortions after 15 weeks is still in place

Women Protesting in Support of Abortions – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Vic Hinterlang Florida’s law prohibiting abortions at 15 weeks will remain in effect after the state appealed a Florida judge’s decision to temporarily halt the ban on Tuesday. Judge John Cooper of the Second Judicial Circuit Court verbally ruled last week in a

Elvis Presley’s final Lincoln is being rebuilt in a Florida shop famed for iconic automobiles

Elvis Presley Record – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Stefano Chiacchiarini ’74 Gene Kennedy was only 9 years old when the 1977 Lincoln Mark V was produced, but the one he’s currently repairing isn’t just any old vehicle. “What makes it really rare is that this is the last known purchased vehicle that Elvis ever

Florida judge will decide whether to block 15-week abortion ban law

Abortion Protest at Supreme Court – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Wild 2 Free The Sunshine State’s new law that prohibits abortions after the 15-week mark is at the center of a hearing on Monday. A judge from Leon County, Florida will decide on granting a temporary injunction, therefore blocking the law from going into

Thanks to new law, local governments now have the right to ban smoking on Florida beaches

No Smoking Sign – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Bokeh Blur Background Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Friday authorizing local governments to prohibit smoking on public Florida parks and beaches. Local leaders will now have complete jurisdiction in regulating smoking at beaches. This includes stricter laws on cigarette disposal, the creation of