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As America goes electric, Volkswagen of America’s Network Readiness Co-Op Program yields major results

Posted on by Terry R | 21913 Views | 14 min read

Photo Source/Copyright: Volkswagen Volkswagen of America’s nationwide Network Readiness Co-Op Program is bringing in its first major results. Earlier in 2021, the brand announced its investment of $20 million to transform its network of more than 600 dealerships into regional hubs of EV experience. As sales for the all-new and all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 continue to

Hundreds of Santas surf on Florida’s Space Coast on Christmas Eve

Posted on by Melissa P | 24640 Views | 11 min read

Surfing Santa — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: mikeledray In Florida, Santa cast aside his reindeer and sleigh to kick off Christmas festivities with a surfboard. The outstanding event happened at Cocoa Beach on Christmas Eve Friday, when hundreds of surfers threw on their best Santa costumes to celebrate the holiday and benefit local charities.

Tornado hits South Fort Myers with nearly 95 mph winds & $500,000 worth of damage

Posted on by Chris J. | 30549 Views | 11 min read

Tornado Aftermath, Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Lawoowoo A tornado ripped through South Fort Myers on Tuesday, smashing houses and causing trees to fall onto cars while wind gusts nearly reached hurricane status. At least one person was injured. “We were able to get our storm survey completed and we did find a

The quaint Florida town that’s a must-visit holiday destination

Posted on by Melissa P | 21042 Views | 15 min read

Christmas, Florida — Courtesy — Image by: Britt Kennerly FLORIDA TODAY Christmas only comes once a year unless you live in a small town just east of Orlando, Florida. For those who live in the village of Christmas, they get Christmas cheer every day. Christmas is a little town of just over a thousand people.

Spike in COVID-19 cases causes closures, cancellations, and long lines throughout South Florida

Posted on by Simcha K | 15585 Views | 11 min read

COVID-19 Testing — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: zstock As several South Florida counties reach a “high” risk level for COVID-19 transmission, residents are experiencing extremely long testing lines, store closures, and event cancellations. With the holidays & Christmas approaching quickly, testing sites are experiencing exceptionally long lines. Tropical Park, a 24/7 PCR testing and

Miami legend Duke Johnson has a phenomenal breakout performance with Dolphins

Posted on by Chris J. | 23295 Views | 16 min read

Duke Johnson — Courtesy: Image by: USA TODAY Sports There was a familiar sound at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. The crowd of 66,035 repeatedly yelled “DUUUUUUUUUKE” throughout the game. Duke Johnson, playing in just his second game as a Miami Dolphin, got the start, first carry, and ran for 3 yards. And then, the

Florida’s aerospace agency, Space Florida, aims to bring 2,100 manufacturing jobs to Brevard County

Posted on by Chris J. | 22323 Views | 14 min read

Space Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: athlux Space Florida pushed forward with negotiations on Tuesday to bring 2,100 spacecraft manufacturing jobs to Brevard County over the next three years.  The Space Florida Board of Directors approved a staff request to complete negotiations with a company that is expected to invest more than $300

Legacy offensive lineman signs with Florida State University

Posted on by Chris J. | 18736 Views | 10 min read

Florida State University Football — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Ruth Peterkin The Florida State Seminoles are keeping at least one legacy home. The 2022 recruiting class for FSU just got significantly better as Alex Atkins and Mike Norvell were able to land offensive lineman Julian Armella. There was concern on Wednesday morning when it

Hard Rock buys The Mirage in Vegas for $1.1B

Posted on by Krystal S | 51019 Views | 13 min read

Hard Rock Hotel Coming to Las Vegas Strip — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Randy Andy Hard Rock International announced on Monday that it wants to see how a guitar-shaped hotel will play out at the center of the Las Vegas Strip. In what MGM Resorts International CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle called “a significant

South Florida sends help to victims of devastating tornado aftermath

Posted on by Chris J. | 23870 Views | 12 min read

Tornado Damage — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Dustie South Floridians are making an effort to help out the victims of the biggest tornado to hit the U.S. in decades. Parts of Kentucky and four other states were flattened over the weekend by a destructive string of tornadoes where dozens of people were killed. “The