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An ultra-exclusive private golf course with a $1 million membership fee debuts in South Florida

Golf course – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by okimo You can have access to a top-notch golf course, a racquetball court, a private yacht club, and much more if you have an extra million bucks lying around. The Witkoff Group and PPG Development-designed Shell Bay Club in Hallandale Beach, South Florida, officially opened on Tuesday.

Why is THIS Florida city considered a “safe haven” from storms when other cities in the state have trouble getting insurance for their storm-damaged homes?

Aerial view of boats in Ocala, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Catherine Cornish Residents of the city of Ocala are grateful their location still offers a ‘safe haven’ from the harsh weather in the Sunshine State in the wake of the damage Hurricane Idalia wreaked on Florida. At the end of August, the

In the last three months, Ron DeSantis has hauled in $15 million and has relocated his presidential campaign team to Iowa

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaking at Liberty University on April 14, 2023 – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by The Old Major Over the last three months, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis raised $15 million for his Republican presidential campaign. The DeSantis team also informed Fox News that it would be transferring personnel from Florida to Iowa,

The legality of internet sports betting in Florida could be determined as soon as a few weeks

Sports Betting Viewing Room – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Nick_Nick There are two layers of court action, thus both state and federal courts are involved in the legal saga. Owners of the Bonita Springs Poker Room, West Flagler Associates, brought those legal actions. “This is the battleground of the future of sports wager in

Florida is invaded by Canadian wildfire smoke, polluting the air and filling skies with unhealthy air quality

Air pollution haze throughout the sky and buildings (Canada wildfire not pictured) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by hxdbzxy After wildfire smoke from Canada traveled to the Southeast, reaching as far as Miami, and deteriorating air quality to harmful levels, Florida’s skies Tuesday changed from blue to more of a milky haze. But on Wednesday,

The Sunshine State’s A1A may be renamed after Jimmy Buffett

Jimmy Buffett smiling on stage – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Adam McCullough A Florida senator has introduced a bill that would rename a famous state road in honor of Sunshine State icon, Jimmy Buffet. SR-A1A along Florida’s east coast, from the Georgia state border to Key West, would be renamed the “Jimmy Buffett Memorial

Central Florida marks the beginning of Mental Illness Awareness Week

Hands holding green happy smile face – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by SewCreamStudio Mental Illness Awareness Week is the first week in October. In 1990, Congress formally declared the first full week of October to be MIAW in honor of the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s efforts to increase awareness of the condition. Since then,

Florida purchases panther habitat where native leader lived during the Seminole Wars

Davie, FL, USA – Photo of Major William Lauderdale and The Seminole Wars memorial statue – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Felix Mizioznikov In an effort to aid wildlife in moving north and away from the center of the Everglades, the state recently purchased a sizable portion of land close to Devil’s Garden in Hendry

What’s to come for the 2024 Jeep Compass

Jeep Compass – Credit: Jeep The famed 4×4 capabilities of the company are a standard feature on all trim levels of the 2024 Jeep® Compass, a sporty SUV. The Compass offers a relaxing and useful driving experience while displaying superior style and craftsmanship. Premium on-road performance is provided by the 2.0-liter, direct injection, turbocharged, inline

Florida faces two threats: Coastal flooding and nonstop rain

Flooded street in Florida due to rain – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by FotoKina Since days of storms have engulfed Florida this week, the “sunny state” is starting to resemble the “rainy state” more and more, raising concerns about floods. The state is currently experiencing another week of nonstop rain and storms following a soggy