Traffic Jam on I-95 – Courtesy: Shutterstock- Image by cate_89 Driving in Poinciana is difficult, especially along Poinciana Boulevard, as everyone who lives there knows. Drivers lose time and experience stress due to the heavy traffic that occurs almost all day long. Before relocating to Championsgate in late 2024, Emmy Torres, a longtime Poinciana resident,
2025 Python Challenge – Burmese Pythons — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Heiko Kiera As part of a larger conservation initiative to save the Everglades from invasive Burmese pythons, Florida wildlife officials have announced the dates for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge. The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
Sea turtles swimming – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Gail Johnson There is worrying news on Florida sea turtles in this week’s Don’t Trash Our Treasure. Despite an increase in nesting numbers, human pressure continues to pose a hazard to adult turtles. Conservationists are cautioning that not all of these lovely critters survive and that
National Weather Service warns of high-risk rip currents – Aerial View of Florida Beach Coastline – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Mia2you The National Weather Service (NWS) warns travelers on Florida’s Atlantic coast to be cautious of rip currents. Last week, the NWS issued a warning regarding the danger posed by rip currents throughout Florida’s
Mass of ripe citrus fruits oranges in metal container and working conveyor — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tanya Kalian Fort Myers, Florida — Only months after declaring it would stop growing citrus at the conclusion of this year’s season, one of Florida’s largest citrus farmers intends to construct a 3,000-acre (1,200-hectare) community in southwest Florida. According
Special elections – Hand of a person casting a ballot at a polling station during voting. Photo and Caption: Alexandru Nika/Shutterstock.com Two safe Republican congressional districts in Florida that have seen significant Democratic money are up for special elections today. Since President Trump removed Rep. Elise Stefanik’s name from consideration for U.N. ambassador in order
Seven Mile Bridge – Florida Keys — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Mia2you A brush fire forced authorities to temporarily close U.S. 1 on Wednesday, causing hours of traffic jams for anyone attempting to enter or exit the Florida Keys. According to Monroe County spokeswoman Kristen Livengood, Card Sound Road, the only other route that connects the
A gavel with the Floridan flag in the background. Photo: niroworld/Shutterstock.com Reuters, February 20 The state of Florida sued Target (TGT.N) on Thursday for allegedly hiding the dangers of its diversity and social efforts, which sparked a backlash from customers and a drop in the company’s stock price. In the federal court in Fort Myers,
Judge’s gavel with marijuana leaf next to it – Photo: TANYARICO/Shutterstock.com Some individuals would be able to grow marijuana at home under a new bill that was submitted to the Florida Senate. After voters rejected an amendment to legalize marijuana for adults 21 and older, lawmakers are now working to increase access to the drug
Fountain of Youth Entrance, St. Augustine, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ovidiu Hrubaru For hundreds of years, tourists have been drawn to the sunny coastline of St. Augustine, Florida. It is currently regarded as one of the nation’s friendliest cities. According to Booking.com data provided with Travel + Leisure, the city, which is