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Where does Florida stand as the wild coaching carousel approaches its last weekend?

University of Florida Gators — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Gregory Reed The coaching carousel usually goes into overdrive on the Sunday after the conclusion of the college football regular season, when there is usually a frenzy of activity. However, given the number of jobs (14) that became available before the season ended, this year’s “Black Sunday”

A politician from South Florida is pushing a plan to exempt seniors from the majority of property taxes

Property Taxes – Pictured: Tax spelled out on desk – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Maha Heang 245789 With the exception of the section of the bill devoted to schools, a Florida state lawmaker is pushing a plan that would permit homeowners 65 and older who qualify for the homestead exemption to cease paying local

Thanksgiving week in Florida is marked by record high temperatures and bitterly cold winds

Thanksgiving weather in Florida – Pictured: Woman sits by the beach in cold weather – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by: fantom_rd Some parts of Florida may experience lower temperatures on Thanksgiving or Black Friday due to a cold front moving in from the west, which also poses a risk of storms or perhaps a tornado

In the scorching Florida market, home values decline

Florida housing market – Pictured: A home for sale in St. Augustine, Florida, USA. Photo: Paul Brennan/Shutterstock.com With Florida leading the US in metro areas with the greatest drops in property prices, the US housing market is cooling along with the weather as we move into late November. According to a recent research by the

The budget-friendly Florida destination for retirees

Retirees On the Beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Daniel Myjones The small community of Sebring, Florida, located in the middle of the state and roughly 90 miles south of Orlando, is a popular and reasonably priced place to retire. Sebring, which has less than 12,000 residents, has a rich history, a laid-back lifestyle, small-town charm,

DeSantis & Florida residents offer their opinions on President Trump’s oil drilling proposals

Trump Oil Drilling Proposal Florida – Pictured: Governor Ron DeSantis — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Julie Hansen Locals and environmental experts are worried about a proposed oil drilling project close to Florida’s coast. The five-year plan unveiled Thursday by the Trump administration intends to increase U.S. oil output offshore, including at some locations as close as

2026 Ram 2500 Black Express is the street king

Photo Source/Copyright: Ram Imagine arriving at CityPlace Doral for dinner after spending the entire day towing your yacht. Your vehicle must have sufficient power for the marina and enough style for the valet. There is the 2026 Ram 2500 Black Express for the Doral driver who needs both. Built for a lifestyle that smoothly transitions

Florida pushes for a marijuana amendment on the 2026 ballot in response to legal pressure

Large marijuana grow operation – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Canna Obscura Florida election authorities said they have done so, weeks after a marijuana-supporting organization sued the DeSantis administration in the Florida Supreme Court for allegedly taking too long to place an amendment on the ballot. A day earlier, Division of Elections Director Maria Matthews

State employees in Florida will have longer holiday weekends

State Employees – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Hunter Crenian For Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day, state employees will receive a five-day weekend and two four-day weekends, respectively. This year, all three holidays fall on Thursdays. On the Friday following Thanksgiving, offices were already scheduled to close. However, Florida Governor Ron

According to a recent survey, the roads in this Florida city are the worst in the country

Road building in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Timothy OLeary Pep Boys published its first-ever list of the “Worst Roads in America” this month. And at the very top comes the Sunshine State. Pep Boys examined the metro areas in its operational markets where drivers experience the highest rates of road-related repairs in