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Disney World Orlando theme parks announce increased capacity limits amidst growing virus numbers in the state

Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo by Jerome LABOUYRIE It’s no secret that this year has been one filled with ups and downs for just about everyone. The truth is, the COVID-19 pandemic was something no one ever expected and, least of all, something that was never expected to have the impact it has had so far.

Meet the Naples-saurus: Monster-like Alligator roams Florida Golf Course like it owns the place

Courtesy: Tyler Stolting via Valencia Golf and Country Club Facebook Godzilla is that you? Check out this monster-sized alligator roaming the Valencia Golf and Country Club early Wednesday morning.  Courtesy: Tyler Stolting via Valencia Golf and Country Club Facebook The video was captured by Tyler Stolting, the first assistant golf professional, who was driving by

High-speed, electric air mobility network coming to Central Florida— ‘flying taxi’ startup Lilium announces

Courtesy: Lilium website Flying taxis will soon invade the planned Lake Nona community in the Orlando area, according to German electric aviation startup Lilium.  The company paired up with the City of Orlando and real estate development company Tavistock to establish the Sunshine State as the “first advanced aerial mobility region” in the United States,

The University of Miami is conducting a study on the effectiveness of a new COVID-19 test with Breath samples

Covid-19. Female nurse puts on protective gloves. Personal protective equipment in the fight against Coronavirus disease. Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo By David Herraez Calzada Scientists at the University of Miami are researching the effectiveness of a breathalyzer style test that would yield results within minutes. The pilot program is aimed to test the alternative method of

Expect Short-Term Rentals in Florida to rise during the Winter Months

Beautiful living area in the Keys (a popular destination for snowbirds) Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo By travelview While this year has undoubtedly been the least traveled year since the inception of commercial flight (probably), there has been a boom in the real estate market in the Sunshine State, one that many never expected. Along with the

Florida man makes history in grueling Ironman triathlon, becomes first person with Down Syndrome to complete race

Courtesy: Shutterstock – photo By Viktoriyani 21-year-old endurance racer, Chris Nikic of Maitland, Fla., became the first person with Down Syndrome to complete a full-length IRONMAN triathlon at the Panama City race on Saturday, November 7. The IRONMAN race has long been considered the Mt. Everest of all endurance races and athletic feats. Only a handful

Broward County teachers “disappointed” with county’s handling of COVID-19 Work From Home request rejections

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA – June 30, 2020: Broward County Public Schools Department at Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Broward parents’ simple demand: return to full-time school. Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo By YES Market Media With cases of COVID-19 on the rise in Florida, Broward County officials have received more than 5,000 requests from educators across the county

Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites set to open in December

Courtesy: Alex Perna (NBCUniversal) The second member of the Endless Summer Resort at Universal Orlando will finally open its doors to the public on December 15, 2020. The Dockside Inn and Suites will join its sister resort Surfside Inn and Suites on the property and will begin offering stays at $79 per night.  Because of

Camping Spotlight: Lake County Florida

Courtesy: Image by LUM3N from Pixabay Camping is one of those activities that you either love or hate. There is no in-between, and understandably so. Camping involves physical labor to prop up/build tents, cook your own food, live outdoors, and operate with no cellphone signal, to name a few things. And for that reason, the

Dolphins steal a win on the road at Arizona, defense continues to shine

Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo by Smith Sights The Miami Dolphins improved to a 5-3 record Sunday evening after defeating the Arizona Cardinals 34-31 in an offensive shootout at State Farm Stadium. Coming into the game, the odds were completely tilted in the Cardinals’ favor. Pundits across the league had the Dolphins losing in practically every