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Florida Citrus Industry catches big break with appeals court decision to block harmful pesticide

Orange Farm – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by SchnepfDesign Florida citrus growers and farmers received pleasing news after an appeals court ruling overturned federal approval of a controversial pesticide that industry experts and supporters believe will aid the fight against a crop disease that has ravaged the citrus community in the state.  For years, the

Spirit Airlines set to battle American Airlines for Miami airspace with expansion plans

Courtesy: Spirit Airlines Budget airline Spirit Airlines is planning to expand its operations at Miami International Airport later this year, adding an additional choice for busy Florida travelers.  Based in nearby Miramar, Florida, the budget brand is known for its extremely low-budget fares, baggage fees, cramped legroom, and bright yellow planes. The plans by the

Florida’s Acosta Bridge in Jacksonville scheduled to resume rainbow lighting after FDOT reverses stance

Acosta Bridge over the St. Johns River at night – Courtesy: Shutterstock – ESB Professional The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will once again light up the Acosta Bridge Wednesday night after being told its rainbow color scheme was “out of compliance” by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Despite plans from the city to light

Florida “transitioning into next phase of COVID-19 response” will no longer report daily Coronavirus data

Reported Cases logging chart – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Cryptographer Florida will no longer publish daily COVID-19 case data moving forward and will transition to reporting weekly data as part of a “next phase.” According to a recent statement from the Florida Department of Health, “As vaccinations increase and new case positivity rate decreases,

LEGO and Dodge debut New Speed Champions Collaboration with 1970 Challenger and Top Fuel Dragster kits

Photo Source/Copyright: LEGO Dodge does it all. Super powerful muscle cars? Check. Iconic designs? Check. Toy-car models? Check. Collaborating with one of the most successful toy brands in history for the second time? Check. American muscle-car automaker Dodge is known for its powerful and iconic vehicles, but what people don’t know is they dabble in

If Florida isn’t the mosquito Capital of the U.S. then who is?

Woman hiking and putting on bug spray – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by encierro Any Florida resident will tell you mosquitoes are a nuisance and that they are likely bitten thousands of times throughout the course of the year unless they stay inside the house.  A recent study conducted by pest control company Orkin revealed

SOBE WFF has a new competitor in South Florida—SAVOR SoFLO looking to become the next South Florida mainstay festival for casual beach-goers

SAVOR SoFLO VIP Tent Lounge Area – Photo taken by William Prego Watch out SOBE, there’s a new kid on the block. This weekend, SAVOR SoFLO Festival made its inaugural debut right in the heart of the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk in Broward County.  The two-day food and beverage event took place on the white sandy

Florida’s Manatee population is declining at an alarming rate—water conditions are to blame

Courtesy: Image by PublicDomainImages from Pixabay According to a recent Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission report, Florida’s manatee population is facing a sharp decline that could break historic records. Florida’s manatees, “sea cows” as they are called, are dying off at unprecedented rates in 2021, and experts believe the cause extends further beyond the

Jeep’s Monster 392 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon set to arrive in Spring 2021

Photo Source/Copyright: Jeep.com It’s no secret that off-road American behemoth automaker Jeep® loves the outdoors. Lately, Jeep has been exploring alternative models and transmission methods while staying true to its adventurous roots. The introduction of the 2019 Jeep Gladiator back in 2018 is arguably what kicked things into gear—in an unorthodox way. Traditionally, the brand

Florida’s Disney Parks are projecting to resume at 100% capacity by end of 2021

ORLANDO – DECEMBER 22: A sign in Orlando, FL points to the Walt Disney World Resort – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Katherine Welles After more than a year of struggling to pack the parks in Florida due to the pandemic, a promising sign of declining cases in the state point to Disney’s long-awaited full