College rankings – Florida Atlantic University (FAU) — Courtesy: Image by Jillian Cain Photography from Shutterstock The three largest institutions in South Florida saw significant gains this year in U.S. News & World Report’s yearly rankings of the nation’s top national universities. While Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University shot up to 20 or
Spider monkey species (not pictured) at the Brevard Zoo – Photo: Khairil Azhar Junos/Shutterstock.com Researchers from Florida Tech are examining novel social behaviors in spider monkeys at the Brevard Zoo, thanks to an unusual embrace. Strangers and non-related spider monkeys have been observed cuddling in novel pro-social behaviors that scientists have never observed previously. Due
Florida Python Challenge – Burmese Python. Photo: Vince Adam/Shutterstock.com The winner of this year’s Florida Python Challenge is officially announced. Ronald Kiger won the $10,000 grand prize. During the 10-day hunt, which was intended to raise awareness of the damage that Burmese pythons cause to the ecology, Kiger removed 20 pythons from the Florida Everglades.
Fall Weather — Courtesy: Image by Maridav from Shutterstock Orlando, Florida locals may not know what a cool autumn breeze feels like, but it hasn’t prevented them from getting cozy with a surprising new label. A recent survey from BetMGM Casino ranks Orlando among the ten most cozy U.S. cities for autumn of 2024. Yes,
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Amonarch This Halloween, visitors to Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights will be entering cinematic history when they enter the Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines home. The West Coast version of this home is situated on Sound Stage 12, the exact sound stage where
University of Florida Gators – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Gregory Reed For Florida, the 2024 season could not have gotten off to a worse start. The Gators lost to Miami 41–17 at home on Saturday due to overwhelming odds. In Gainesville, the Hurricanes upset the record for most points scored in a Week 1
University of Florida ranked No. 4 by Forbes – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Bryan Pollard According to rankings released today, Forbes has ranked the University of Florida as the fourth-best public university in the country and among the best for return on investment. According to Forbes, UF stood out among the nation’s most prestigious
Governor of Florida at Ron DeSantis Press Conference – Courtesy: Shutterstock-Photo by YES Market Media Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to develop public parks with commercial endeavors, such as golf courses, pickleball courts, and massive hotels, is facing strong resistance from all political stripes. However, a major backer has stepped out, putting the plan on hold.
‘Vote Here’ sign placed on the walkway to a neighborhood primary polling place, as seen on election day in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Photo: Jillian Cain Photography/Shutterstock.com Tuesday is Florida’s primary election, with thousands of voters from all throughout the state casting ballots. More than 200,000 votes have already been cast in Miami-Dade and Broward
Preseason rankings – High school football team playing on field – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Solomon Thompson Next week marks the start of the high school football season in the state of Florida. Check out the inaugural South Florida Top 20 rankings of the preseason to see where the best teams in Miami-Dade and