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

An FGCU outfielder breaks a college baseball record that has stood for ten years

Florida Gulf Coast University – FGCU – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Jillian Cain Photography It’s not easy to reach base during a Division I collegiate baseball game.  Brian Ellis, an outfielder for Florida Gulf Coast, has now accomplished this feat 102 times in a row.  Ellis reached base safely for the 102nd straight game

Florida bill proposes 12-month school plan for elementary students

Florida bill proposes longer schooling – Elementary school kids in a classroom raising their hands – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Monkey Business Images TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate started debating a plan on Tuesday that would implement a trial year-round school program at a few primary schools. “The purpose of the program is for

Florida drought levels increase to levels that haven’t been seen in over a decade

Florida drought causing wildfires throughout FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tom Fawls In the Sunshine State, where winter and spring have been extremely dry, many municipalities are currently experiencing a precipitation shortfall, which is always a risk factor as the state’s yearly dry season gets underway. Orlando has received just 1.89″ of rain since the

5,000-mile-wide blob of seaweed can make beachgoers sick

Sargassum (seaweed) pollution — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Bret Reyes Seaweed blobs that smell terrible are already washing up on Florida’s shores. According to Brian Lapointe, a research professor at Florida Atlantic University, they’ve “already seen some of this arriving in Key West.” It’s not simply smelly, he claimed. As more wash up on the shore,

Florida’s permitless carry law–5 things to know

Permitless Carry – Man shooting gun at gun range – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Prath Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law allowing people to carry concealed weapons in public without a permit or training. Before the actual start of the legislative session, almost all of the legislation’s committee stops were completed

Final Four: Lamont Butler of San Diego State hits a buzzer-beater and defeats Florida Atlantic

Final Four Update – Florida Atlantic University signage (FAU) — Courtesy: Image by Jillian Cain Photography from Shutterstock The national championship is on the line for San Diego State. On Saturday night in Houston, Lamont Butler made a jump shot as the clock ran down to give the Aztecs a 72-71 victory over Florida Atlantic.