Red Tide — Courtesy: Shutterstock — smcfeeters A growing “red tide” algae bloom off the southwest coast of Florida is threatening well-known tourist beaches and is being blamed for the deaths of fish and dolphins, prompting environmentalists to urge Governor Ron DeSantis to declare an emergency. The outbreak, which scientists say started in the Gulf
Aerial view of New Smyrna Beach, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sky Cinema Strange balls are washing up on the coast of South Florida, so visitors to the Sunshine State might be in for a surprise. According to the Associated Press, tar balls are appearing throughout the Atlantic Ocean coast from Port Everglades
Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally in Tampa, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb The globe reacted when the administration of President Donald Trump declared it would impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Florida-based companies prepared for market effects, ranging from importers and exporters
Beautiful views of the winter snow, the beach and the ocean in Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — YAROSLOVE_PHOTO_VIDEO A winter storm warning is in effect for parts of Florida, and Tuesday and Wednesday are predicted to bring several inches of snow. Ahead of the storm, which will mostly affect the northern portion of the state,
California wildfires — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Toa55 Over the past few days, six American Red Cross volunteers from Central Florida have been assisting those affected by fires in California. The executive director of the American Red Cross of Central Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Janice Moran, stated, “As Red Crossers, this is not an
Macy’s storefront – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Mahmoud Suhail In the upcoming months, a number of Macy’s stores and Furniture Galleries in South Florida are anticipated to close. During the next three years, Macy’s plans to eliminate around 150 underperforming shops nationwide, the company announced in a press release on Thursday. The confirmed closure
Eels – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by RLS Photo Concern over the invasive Asian swamp eel’s population expansion in Florida is growing, according to several agencies. The public is encouraged to report sightings by the University of Florida, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Geological Survey, and other organizations. The Asian swamp eel,
Seaside Cold Front, FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Kristi Blokhin As many Jacksonville locals will confirm, the arrival of the new year usually brings with it colder temperatures. In fact, there has been a lot of discussion on the internet on the prospect of snow in Florida around January 10th due to an arctic blast
Mass of ripe citrus fruits oranges in metal container and working conveyor — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tanya Kalian Due to previous hurricanes that affected Florida orange production at farms throughout the state, oranges are becoming more difficult to find. The citrus season in the state, which typically lasts from October to June, is expected to
A gavel with the Floridan flag in the background. Photo: niroworld/Shutterstock.com On January 1, 2025, nine new Florida laws will go into effect, ranging from prohibiting children under the age of 14 from having social media accounts to prohibiting them from pestering first responders. Safeguarding Children Online This law forbids regulated social media companies from