Construction cranes on large buildings being erected in downtown Tampa, Florida, seen in aerial panoramic views. Photo and Caption: TetKabrit/Shutterstock.com The biggest homebuilder in the US, D.R. Horton, has noted the Florida housing market’s ongoing difficulties. “The dynamics of the Florida marketplaces have changed significantly. During an earnings call last week, Chief Operating Officer Michael
Home Insurance – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alexander Raths In 2022, Hurricane Ian destroyed Dayna and Matt Fancher’s Fort Myers Beach, Florida, home. The couple is still paying their home insurance coverage, which is now twice as expensive, one month into this year’s hurricane season, all the while battling the company in court over
Tropical Storm – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Triff TAMPA, FL. – Beginning Monday, a sizable region of disrupted weather off the Southeast coast will travel west over Florida, bringing with it periods of intense precipitation and the potential for flash floods. As it moves toward the Gulf this week, this storm, which is loaded
ICE update – Aerial view of northern Key West including Mallory Square and a cruise liner — Courtesy: Deatonphotos/Shutterstock Days after the first vote, a Florida city reversed its decision to violate an agreement with federal immigration authorities, causing a great deal of public outrage. In a dramatic reversal, Key West city commissioners finally gave
Florida School Districts – Pictured: Teacher Teaching Students — Courtesy: Shutterstock — rawpixel.com The governor declared on Monday that Florida had 6 percent more A-rated schools under its own standards. According to Florida’s 2024–2025 school grades, 28 out of the state’s 67 districts are A districts, 31 are B districts, eight are C districts, and
Florida Python Challenge – Image Courtesy: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission The Florida Python Challenge is currently accepting registrations and will begin on July 11. The South Florida Water Management District and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are hosting the 10-day tournament. The event’s objectives are to eradicate the invasive Burmese python
Alligator Alcatraz – Aerial View of Florida Everglades at Sunset Hour – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by ocudrone Because of its closeness to the top predators, Florida officials are renaming an Everglades airfield “Alligator Alcatraz” and converting it into a migrant detention facility. In a video posted on X last week, Florida Attorney General James
Downtown Miami – Courtesy: Felix Mizioznikov – Shutterstock Miami isn’t the biggest city in the Sunshine State, despite being the best destination for those seeking a fun nightlife or a beach vacation, according to recent data. The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 population estimates show that Jacksonville has more than 500,000 more people than The Magic
Tampa Bay Rays Tropicana Field – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone According to Sportico, the Tampa Bay Rays are in “advanced talks” to sell the team to a consortium headed by Patrick Zalupski, a home developer in Florida. Although the Rays acknowledged that the team had “exclusive discussions” with a group headed by
Silver Airways abruptly cancels all flights – Pictured: Flight in stormy weather – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by FTiare Hollywood, Florida – Early on Wednesday, Silver Airways declared that all future flights would be canceled as part of its abrupt shutdown. Background: In December 2024, the Hollywood, Florida-based airline with a Tampa hub declared Chapter