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A new airport has the potential to boost a rural Florida community’s economy. Is the labor force prepared?

Airport – Courtesy: Peter Titmuss – Shutterstock An estimated $300 million in freight hubs, the new “Airglades” airport is expected to alter the economy of one of the poorest counties in Florida. The project, which could create more than 1,400 new, highly trained employment in this mostly agricultural region on the border of the Everglades,

Florida’s west coast housing markets declining faster than the nation as a whole

Housing markets; Home for sale — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Andy Dean Photography As supply increases and demand declines, the home market in North Port, Florida, has cooled more than any other major U.S. metro, according to a Redfin analysis released on Tuesday. According to the report, there is less demand for properties along Florida’s Gulf

Hurricane forecasts predict up to two feet of rain as system floods Florida

Model view from NASA of hurricane in the Caribbean and Atlantic seas – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by lavizzara The National Hurricane Center is assigning a 20 percent chance for a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico, which is linked to a weather system that drenched much of Florida with heavy rain and thunderstorms

Two separate Florida shark attacks leaves three people injured

Woman swimming with shark swimming beneath her – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Willyam Bradberry Following two shark attacks at neighboring Walton County beaches on Friday that left three people injured in less than 90 minutes, Florida fire officials are still advising beachgoers to use cautious on Sunday. In a news conference on Friday, South

Limited-edition Mopar “24 Jeep® Gladiator” is released by Mopar

Photo Source/Copyright: Stellantis Media With the recent release of the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT battery-electric vehicle (BEV), muscle car manufacturer Dodge may be moving toward electric vehicles, but the Street & Racing Technology (SRT) performance is not going away. One important factor in that is that, in addition to Dodge’s continued support of SRT, Mopar,

Sweets & Treats Abound for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Inspired by New Orleans

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure themed snacks coming to Disney World – Pictured: Disney Springs in Orlando, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by pauloalberto82 The Disney World attraction Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is set to open in a few short weeks. On June 28, the new attraction will formally open, but if you’d rather experience it virtually

Two Florida cities are among the top 20 “dirtiest” in the United States, per research

Scattered trash and bird on city street – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Margy Crane According to recent research, one of the biggest cities in the South has overtaken an urban East Coast region to become the “dirtiest” city in the country. An assessment of over 150 of the largest American cities was conducted by

During the hottest May ever, Florida cities smash heat records

Humidity and heat rise in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Andrey_Popov Data gathered by the National Weather Service (NWS) indicates that May saw record high temperatures in southern Florida. At the four climate stations in South Florida—Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Naples—the average temperature recorded its hottest values for the month,

Registration for the Florida Python Challenge opens

Burmese Python. Photo: Vince Adam/Shutterstock.com On Thursday, the Florida Python Challenge 2024 officially opened for registration. From August 9–18, the yearly competition helps eradicate non-native, invasive Burmese pythons from seven lands controlled by the Commission in South Florida. It is available to both experts and beginners. $10,000 will be awarded to the most pythons removed.

Discover a Hot List of “What’s New” in Greater Fort Lauderdale This Summer with Visit Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone This summer, Greater Fort Lauderdale is home to a plethora of brand-new eateries, cafés, events, and more, spanning from Coral Springs to Weston. In order to help you make this summer one to remember, Visit Lauderdale, the official destination marketing agency for Greater Fort Lauderdale,