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Spring Breakers seek Florida’s pandemic leniency, Miami-Dade mayor holding on lifting curfew until after the rush

Deco Drive South Beach at night – Courtesy: Shutterstock-Image by marchello74 Florida is the place to be according to just about everyone in the country. Whether it’s northerners complaining about the rash of winter storms, west coast natives fleeing due to overly strict regional regulations, or anything “why can Florida do this and we can’t”

Yes, White Strawberries are a thing… And they are arriving at local Florida grocery stores

Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image By D. Pimborough Strawberries are without a doubt one of the most recognizable fruits on the planet. They can be tart or sweet. They can be used in smoothies or covered in chocolate. And now, thanks to science, they can be white with a very different taste profile. Yes, you read that

As statewide testing looms around the corner in Florida, superintendents are asking to limit test result implications

Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by PPstudio In late October 2020, Florida Insider covered the topic of “high-stakes” testing for college admissions and how it was affecting students at the high school level for future applications. Now, as the final stretch of the 2020-2021 school year turns the corner, standardized testing for all grade schools begins

2021 Jeep Jamborees will be safer than ever thanks to SPOT technology partnership

Photo credit: Jeep It’s that time of year when Jeep enthusiasts get to whip out their off-roading vehicles for a series of all-terrain adventures across the country for the Jeep Jamboree series.  This year, Jeep is welcoming a new partner and sponsor that will aim to make its Jeep Jamboree USA events safer than ever.

Celebrating Florida’s 176th Birthday with Fun Facts

Image by WikiImages from Pixabay As many people understand, birthday’s are important.  On May 3, 176 years ago, Florida became the 27th territory to join statehood in the United States.  Oddly enough, Florida lays claim to the oldest city in the country, yet didn’t become a state until 1845, almost 60 years after Delaware became

Driver’s Auto Mart makes its Top Picks for Off-Road Vehicles

Photo Source/Copyright: Shutterstock via photographer Volodymyr TVERDOKHLIB Mudding, rock climbing, whatever terrain your off-road adventure takes you, choosing the right vehicle to get the job done is just as fun an experience as tackling the road ahead. Whether it’s a truck or SUV with the best-in-class towing or suspension and springs, a smooth but rocky

Universal Orlando will resume Epic Universe park construction following eight-month hiatus

Rendering of Universal Orland Epic Universe Park – Courtesy: Universal Orlando Florida will soon be getting another theme park on Universal Orlando Resort property. Epic Universe will join Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, and Volcano Bay as the fourth member of the theme park family. Work is slated to begin ramping up in the coming

Digging up the history of Miami’s exclusive Fisher Island

Fisher Island – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by FloridaStock A few months ago, we covered a Bloomberg Wealth Report highlighting the country’s wealthiest zip codes. Coming in at number one on that list was the historic private barrier island of Fisher Island off Miami Beach.  With an estimated average resident income of $2.2 million in

The state of sports gambling in Florida and why new legislation might finally make it legal

Sports Betting matchup Ticker screen – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sinisa Botas The time for sports betting to become legal in Florida may be now. While it may not have been the way legislators wanted it to happen—it’s on the verge of happening thanks to the pandemic.  With Florida facing budget shortfalls of roughly

Kia Motors Vehicles take home three “Best Car for the Money” Awards

Photo Source/Copyright: Kia Media “Best of” lists never fail to grab people’s attention when looking to purchase a new product. In this case, it’s a car.  Every year, car publications collect and analyze data from its test drivers on new vehicles from brands across the spectrum. These numbers are then crunched and delivered to consumers