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
Coldest temperatures of the season coming to Florida – Woman sitting near fireplace with mug in hand – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alina Rosanova Much of Florida and the southeastern United States will experience some of the coldest temperatures of the season along with rain due to a new winter storm. The storm in
DEA news (not pictured) Photo Courtesy: Evan El-Amin- Shutterstock – President Donald Trump with a serious look as he delivers a speech As President-elect Trump’s choice to head the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister withdrawn his candidacy. “To have been nominated by President-Elect @realDonaldTrump to serve as Administrator of the
Office of the Attorney General sign (Matt Gaetz not pictured) — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Heidi Besen Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida is President-elect Donald Trump’s unexpected and very contentious choice to be the U.S. attorney general, potentially igniting a Senate confirmation battle. In order to start the process of finding a replacement for
Tropical Storm Sara (Storm system pictured is not Sara) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Triff AccuWeather meteorologists predict that a group of showers and thunderstorms over the central Caribbean will develop into a tropical rainstorm and, later this week, a tropical storm as it moves westward. In at least one possibility, a hurricane is