In Florida, more baby manatees are being discovered dead more than ever before

Manatees — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Lukasz Machowczyk Manatee deaths in Florida were at an all-time high three years ago. Their babies are also dying now. As of August 23, about 130 manatee calves had been discovered deceased in Florida this year. That is higher than any previous full year in state records going

Donald Trump Experiences Florida Primary Loss

Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally in Tampa, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb A candidate supported by former President Donald Trump for the Florida state Senate lost the Republican primary to one supported by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. As of Tuesday night, after over 95

Seniors in Florida Are ‘Terrified’ That The Condo Crisis May Leave Them Without Housing

Residential Condominium in Surfside, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Blueee77 A South Florida realtor told Newsweek that the soaring expenses of homeowners association (HOA) dues and property insurance are putting so much pressure on seniors in the Sunshine State that many are at risk of going without housing. According to the Miami Herald,

Death toll from COVID-19 in Florida rises

South Florida COVID-19 Testing Site — Courtesy: Shutterstock — YES Market Media According to data on the state Department of Health website, 3,162 Florida resident deaths have been attributed to COVID-19 this year, and the death toll is still rising. There were more deaths than there had been in early June (2,740) and early July

Florida Could Be Lost for Donald Trump, a Poll Indicates

Courtesy: Evan El-Amin – Shutterstock – WILKES-BARRE, PA – President Donald Trump with a serious look as he delivers a speech at a campaign rally held at the Mohegan Sun Arena. A new survey indicates that Republican Donald Trump may lose Florida in November. According to a survey by USA Today, Suffolk University, and WSVN-TV

Caroline Marks, Boca Raton native, takes home the gold in Olympics surfing

2024 Summer Olympics logo on smartphone – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Muhammad Alimaki Team USA athlete Caroline Marks, a native of Boca Raton, won the gold medal in the women’s surfing competition on Monday at the Paris Olympics in Tahiti. Kauli Vaast, a native of France, took home the gold in the men’s surfing

Floods from Tropical Storm Debby threaten to cause record-breaking rainfall in Georgia and the Carolinas

Flooded Neighborhood Streets – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by johnmoorefour Florida’s Horseshoe Beach (AP) — As Tropical Storm Debby headed dangerously toward the low-lying areas of the Eastern Seaboard and threatened to drown some of the most historically significant Southern cities in America, it pounded Florida with intense rain and strong gusts, resulting in at

A judge in Florida permanently prohibits a portion of the “Stop WOKE Act”

Governor Ron DeSantis — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Julie Hansen The contentious Individual Freedom Act, often known as the “Stop WOKE Act,” which set limitations on how Republican lawmakers and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis handled racial issues in workplace training, has been permanently halted by a federal judge. The Republican governor signed a number of measures

Pharmacy increases COVID-19 test inventory as Florida cases increase

BinaxNOW COVID-19 Rapid Test: Courtesy — Image by: Abbott The demand for COVID-19 tests that may be done at home is becoming more and more overwhelming for many well-known pharmacies. Andy Kimmel, the owner of Greenwood Pharmacy in Lake Mary, is able to keep these vital tests in stock. Greenwood Pharmacy orders and receives merchandise

Safety authorities are looking into a second low-flying Southwest Airlines incident, this time in Florida

Southwest Airlines Jet Plane – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by QualityHD A Southwest Airlines aircraft went down to a height of 150 feet (45 meters) over water while it was still approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) away from its planned landing location at the airport in Tampa, Florida. This incident is being looked into by