Invasive Species: Adorable Lionhead rabbits have taken over a Florida suburb

Lionhead rabbits – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by haya.pictura People in Florida now have to contend with lionhead rabbits, another type of invasive animal, as if dealing with snakes and pythons wasn’t bad enough. Fortunately, these creatures are less harmful, but they are still disruptive enough that locals are looking for a solution to move

High inflation in DeSantis’s Florida

Man viewing receipts in supermarket and tracking prices during inflation – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Denys Kurbatov Ron DeSantis, governor of Florida and candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, believes that his state ought to serve as an example for the rest of the country. Add an asterisk for inflation. According to the most

Florida begins the $400 million Swamp restoration project

The Swamp, an ancient and historic stadium in the center of Florida’s campus, is getting a facelift, a massive restoration that is anticipated to cost at least $400 million and be a “multigenerational solution.” In the first public step of a lengthy process, the Gators revealed plans to hire an architect on Monday for the

Not guilty finding for Parkland school officer who didn’t enter building during mass shooting

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Katherine Welles According to reports, a jury has convicted Scot Peterson, the police officer who avoided the Parkland, Florida, high school where a gunman shot and murdered 17 people in 2018, not guilty of child negligence and other crimes relating to his response to

Following the discovery of enormous African land snails, quarantine has been imposed in several areas of Broward County

Giant African Land Snails on Human Hand – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Olena Kurashova Invasive huge African land snails, one of the most deadly kinds, were spotted in some areas in Florida’s Broward County on Tuesday, according to officials. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services stated in a news statement on Tuesday

Flesh-eating bacteria on Florida beaches? Seaweed-plastic blend raises issues, according to a study

Stinky Seaweed Covering Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by nomis_h According to a professor of coastal science at Florida International University who spoke to Local 10 News in March, this summer may see the biggest bloom of Sargassum, or thick, brown, tangled lumps of seaweed, on South Florida beaches. The seaweed that has washed

Brightline tickets for trips between South Florida and Orlando are now on sale

Brightline Train – West Palm Beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by EQRoy It’s time to start planning those quick trips to Orlando! There’s a new alternative that bypasses the boring journey north on I-95 or the Florida Turnpike—as well as airport security for a flight out of MIA or FLL. Brightline has announced that

Orlando is one of seven Florida cities that potentially face a housing crisis

Homes in Celebration District, Orlando, FL. – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Box Lab Florida is a popular tourist destination in the United States due to its warm weather, sandy beaches, and attractions. However, with rising mortgage rates driving up property costs, some locals may contemplate relocating.  GOBankingRates published a report on the state’s housing

Lyft, Uber drivers will join together at airports throughout Florida ahead of driver unionization effort

Uber — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Lutsenko_Oleksandr On Friday, April 28, Uber and Lyft drivers gathered at airports all throughout Florida to launch a historic campaign to unionize ridesharing workers in the state. The protests took place at the airports in Orlando, Miami, and Tampa. In an effort to secure more pay and put an end

Four of the five largest metro regions in the US with the lowest unemployment rate are located in Florida

Unemployment rates – Hiring sign on window — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: rblfmr According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Florida is home to four of the five major metropolitan regions with the lowest unemployment rates. Four of the top five metro areas in terms of lowest unemployment