Reports of invasive Asian swamp eels in Florida are encouraged

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,

Here’s what meteorologists in Jacksonville are forecasting for the approaching cold front

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

Citrus production in Florida has decreased as a result of recent hurricanes while farmers repair the damage

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

What to know about new Florida laws that go into effect on January 1st

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

Amid rumors that she would run for the Florida Senate seat, Lara Trump reveals she is leaving her position as co-chair of the RNC

Lara Trump waving in front of American flag – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Jonah Elkowitz Lara Trump declared on X that she would be leaving her position as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), stating that the RNC had three specific objectives during her tenure, all of which had been achieved. She began

In the Florida Everglades, “Godzilla” the alligator drags a huge Burmese python across the water

Alligator with its mouth open — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Ernie Hounshell In the Florida Everglades, a massive Burmese python was reportedly seen being towed through the water by a big alligator. The alligator, known as “Godzilla,” is shown in the video, which was taken on Thanksgiving Day from the Shark Valley observation tower by Kelly

Matt Gaetz is making insinuations that he intends to run for governor of Florida in lieu of Ron DeSantis

Matt Gaetz – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Phil Mistry Despite his brief run for attorney general, former Representative Matt Gaetz seems to be aiming for another significant professional advancement. Florida State Representative Anthony Sabatini predicted that Gaetz will be the future governor of Florida in a tweet on Saturday, which he shared on X.

Florida man files Netflix lawsuit for streaming problems during Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight pre-show – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Howard Weiss TAMPA, Fla. – Due to purported streaming problems during the bout between former YouTuber Jake Paul and famed fighter Mike Tyson, a class action complaint was filed against Netflix in Hillsborough County on Monday. Ronald “Blue” Denton, a resident of

DeSantis is tasked by Trump with selecting Florida’s next U.S. Senator

Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally in Tampa, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb With the responsibility of selecting Rubio’s Senate successor, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has once again found himself in the national spotlight following President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary

Florida is now a deeply red state as a result of Trump’s victory

Red State – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb By flipping several counties throughout the state on Tuesday, President Trump solidified Florida’s position as a deep-red state. For the first time in 36 years, a Republican won the presidency