Florida building collapse investigation to start structural testing

Residential Condominium in Surfside, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Blueee77 The federal investigation into the devastating collapse of a beachfront condominium building in Surfside, Florida is entering a new phase that involves drilling and cutting into steel and concrete to determine what role the materials played in the disaster, officials announced on Wednesday.

DeSantis vetoes $35 million for Tampa Bay Rays training facility

Tampa Bay Rays Tropicana Field – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone Fans of the Tampa Bay Rays responded to Fox News about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to deny financing for a new training facility worth $35 million. “We as taxpayers should just worry about bringing lots of… Tampa Bay Rays fans to the

In South Florida, about 300 flights have been delayed or canceled

Hundreds of flights canceled due to stormy weather – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by FTiare Air traffic delays and cancellations persisted across the state of Florida on Saturday afternoon, including at all three of South Florida’s main airports. The rainy weather moving throughout South Florida has put a halt on vacation plans for hundreds of

Hurricane Agatha forms off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast: What does this mean for South Florida?

Hurricane Aerial View – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by elRoce The hurricane season’s first storm formed right off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast Sunday and quickly gained power ahead of an expected strike along a long stretch of fishing towns and tourist beaches. Local 10’s Meteorologist Luke Dorris said he is keeping a close eye and

Pink flamingos are showing up in increasingly large numbers in the South Florida wild again

Pink Flamingos – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Natalia Barsukova MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fl. – The pink flamingo has turned itself into an icon as a beloved plastic lawn ornament, styled on logos, and appearing on screen both big and small, like in the opening sequence of Miami Vice. Most South Floridians only see the rose-colored

Clouds and storms lingered for the start of the blood moon eclipse

Blood Moon – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Chris Harwood The Earth, sun, and moon put on a celestial show this weekend as it unfolded Sunday night into early Monday in the U.S.  The eastern half of North America and all of South and Central America were prime areas to view the eclipse, while partial

Florida takes over Airbnb Top 10 list of trending summer destinations

Woman Using Airbnb on Tablet — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Daniel Krason According to Airbnb, Florida destinations are major travel hotspots this summer. The company made the announcement on Wednesday after seeing signs that people are anxious to travel again after the pandemic. Six Florida areas placed in the Top 10 trending summer domestic travel destinations

Fleet Week is finally back in South Florida after a 2-year hiatus due to COVID-19

Fleet Week – U.S. Navy Ship — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Marc Sitkin FORT LAUDERDALE, Fl. – Fleet Week is back and better than ever! The long-awaited festivities kicked off on Sunday with an ‘All Hands on Deck Welcoming Party and Concert’ full of coastguardsmen, sailors, and sea cadets at the Las Olas Oceanside Park. Some

Florida gas prices slowly coming down after 10 cent spike

Pumping Gas During Increasing Gas Prices — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Maridav Florida gas prices continue to decrease after rising 10 cents last week. The Sunshine State’s average rose from $4.01 to $4.11 per gallon. Now, drivers are paying an average price of $4.10 per gallon.  “The rollercoaster ride at the pump continues,” said Mark Jenkins,