The invasion of the caterpillars: what are those fuzzy things doing to Florida?

White Marked Tussock Moth Fuzzy Caterpillar – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Satyashutter No, we’re not talking about lovebugs, the notorious Florida pest that arrives in droves come springtime. This is the time of year when spiky yellow and white caterpillars emerge from oak trees and cover porches and cars throughout the state. As per the Florida

Florida law that restricts research partnerships with China and Iran is being sued by students

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Hunter Crenian A professor who claims he cannot find research assistants and two Chinese graduate students whose studies were suspended filed a lawsuit against Florida education officials on Monday, attempting to prevent the implementation of a new state law that restricts research exchanges between state

The top four allergy-challenging cities in Central Florida were identified

Allergy season – Close-up of a young woman blowing nose with tissue paper at the park – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by wavebreakmedia There’s pollen on your automobile and in the air. You’re not alone if your allergies are causing you misery already. According to a recent analysis by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of

Off the coast of Florida, the SpaceX Dragon spaceship carrying Crew 7 astronauts splashes down

SpaceX Dragon Spaceship splashes back down in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Evgenyiqw After almost six months of performing research and science on the International Space Station (ISS), four astronauts have safely returned to Earth. At 5:47 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, astronauts from NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), the Japan Aerospace Exploration

It might soon be against the law to let go of a balloon in Florida: Explanation of balloon release bans

Woman releasing balloons – Photo: Song_about_summer/Shutterstock.com Florida may soon impose fines for willfully launching a balloon into the sky if the state is successful in tightening its regulations around littering. It’s a component of a larger initiative that includes legislation in at least eight other states to safeguard wildlife, birds, dolphins, and turtles from ingesting

Legislators in Florida approve new state license plates

Florida License Plates — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Lutsenko_Oleksandr TALLAHASSEE, Florida – With almost 150 different specialty license plates available in Florida, drivers may showcase their support for charities, colleges, sports teams, and even Disney World. A bill that would provide state citizens even more alternatives for license plates was approved by the Florida

Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing in Florida acts as a memorial to his illustrious drag racing career

Drag racing in Bradenton, Florida, USA: 50th Annual Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media The “Big Daddy” Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing honors all of the sport’s pioneers in addition to his illustrious career. “I like people to come see what we had to

An outbreak of measles at a Florida elementary school has confirmed six cases

Measles virus. Mother holding tiny baby foot with red rash, closeup – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Prostock-studio A measles epidemic at the Manatee Bay Elementary School in Weston, Florida, has resulted in six cases of the disease. In a letter sent to nearby medical professionals on Friday, the Florida Department of Health in Broward

Plans for Buc-ee’s fourth Florida store have been submitted

Buc-ee’s, a convenience store giant touted as the world’s largest convenience store – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by stock__photo_world The opening of a fourth Buc-ee’s in Florida is getting closer to happening. According to county documents, the gas station business submitted designs for its new St. Lucie County outlet on Tuesday. The gas station will

After tornadoes were detected in North Florida and Georgia, Miami is once again at risk of tornadoes

Flooded street after tornadoes and gusts of wind in Fort Lauderdale – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by FotoKina On Monday, there was a fresh risk of severe weather in South Florida, including gusty gusts, hail, and maybe a tornado. The Miami and Florida Keys regions were under a tornado watch for a portion of Sunday,