Preventing playground burns in your children on sunny Florida days

Playground set — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Trong Nguyen Families are getting ready for more beach days, pool outings, and, of course, playground adventures as temps climb around Central Florida. But parents should be aware of a hidden risk that comes along with the warmer weather: playground equipment can burn children’s sensitive skin in a matter

Plans for Florida’s spring break beaches ruined by strong waves and hazardous rip currents

Spring Break Sunny Isles Beach — Courtesy: Shutterstock — B Cruz Plans for spring break on Florida beaches on the Atlantic and Gulf coastlines have been postponed due to hazardous swimming conditions caused by strong waves and potentially fatal rip currents. This week, strong southeasterly winds will likely result in rough surf and a high

Florida students warned ahead of ‘Senior Skip Day’

Spring break crowd around a yellow lifeguard tower on South Beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Angela N Perryman A fresh alert was sent out to Florida students on Wednesday in advance of “Senior Skip Day.” On Thursday, March 21, the Miami Beach Police Department released a video on X, the previous Twitter platform,

Florida’s housing market doesn’t match up with the rest of the U.S.

Florida Housing Market – Aerial View of Miami Beach, South Beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Mia2you According to the most recent data from real estate services company Redfin, Florida is topping the nation in the increase of active housing market property listings. In cities like Cape Coral, the total supply of houses for

What will be on the 2024 Florida primary ballot? This is what we will be voting on

Hand of person casting a vote – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by roibu MIAMI – Today is the day that registered Republican voters who haven’t already participated in early or mail-in voting will cast their ballots in the Presidential Preference Primary. Since the Florida Democratic Party only named Joseph R. Biden Jr. as their favored

The Florida Strawberry Festival breaks attendance records for 2024

Florida Strawberry Festival Ticket Counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: P. Allison Not just in Plant City but throughout the entire state of Florida, the Florida Strawberry Festival is one of the most anticipated occasions of the year. Live music, strawberry-themed cuisine, entertaining carnival rides, and games take place over multiple days. The event

This popular beach resort in Florida is “breaking up” for spring break

Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL – Spring break hotspot – Courtesy: marchello74 Although Miami Beach, Florida, is usually one of the most popular spring break spots in the nation, the island community is refusing to welcome spring breakers this year. With the launch of a new advertising campaign on Friday, the city of Miami Beach

Christian Wilkins lands insane deal with Raiders

Christian Wilkins on Miami Dolphins field – Photo: April Visuals/Shutterstock.com Christian Wilkins’ tenure with the Miami Dolphins is now ended after he signed his massive deal on the open market. Multiple reports state that Wilkins and the Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with a guaranteed $84.75 million and a

South Florida makes Top 10 Metro Areas for Retail Therapy list

Lincoln Road Outdoor Retail Mall, Miami Beach, FL – Photo: Kamira/Shutterstock.com It’s likely that whoever declared that money cannot buy happiness hasn’t done their research. Because they believe that experiences are what really matter, StorageCafe set out to find the best locations for the retail therapy we all so well deserve. According to research, Miami

What You Should Know About Florida’s Brightline Rail’s Upcoming New Stop

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