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Halloween Horror Nights 2023 at Universal Studios Orlando features The Exorcist, Chucky, and more terrifying attractions

Posted on by Krystal S | 16042 Views | 23 min read

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Amonarch This year’s Halloween Horror Nights event at Universal Studios Florida got underway earlier than usual with a “record-breaking” 48-day program of after-hours frights. The interactive horror sets, live entertainment, exclusive limited-time menus, and other attractions that will be available at the Orlando

This month, the minimum wage in the Sunshine State will rise

Posted on by Krystal S | 9844 Views | 4 min read

Minimum wage protest — Courtesy: Shutterstock — a katz On September 30, Florida’s hourly minimum wage is expected to increase. Voters in 2020 adopted a measure that would gradually increase the state minimum wage yearly until it reached $15 in 2026. Florida’s minimum pay formerly equaled the federal minimum wage of $7.25 before the ballot

Tips for lowering Florida auto insurance costs despite rising premiums

Posted on by Mike D. | 15327 Views | 8 min read

Car insurance form & key on table — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Africa Studio Florida residents already struggle financially with sky-high property insurance premiums, and now they must also contend with sky-high car insurance premiums. The Insurance Information Institute’s insurance expert Mark Friedlander gave Local 10 News some money-saving advice. “Sticker shock, we were seeing it,

Upon the discovery of a bear at Disney World, portions of Magic Kingdom were closed

Posted on by Krystal S | 31075 Views | 9 min read

Magic Kingdom, Orlando, FL. — Courtesy: Shutterstock — dorengo5 According to a press release from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, a bear that forced partial closures at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on Monday was safely captured and is being transferred. “In most cases, it is best for bears to be given space

Three Florida college football teams ranked as Gators move into AP Top 25

Posted on by Krystal S | 19065 Views | 10 min read

University of Florida Gators — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Gregory Reed For the first time in eight years, Alabama dropped out of the top 10 in the Associated Press college football poll, and Georgia maintained its top spot on Sunday. In the AP Top 25, Georgia received 57 first-place votes. With two first-place votes, Michigan managed

How the UAW strike will impact consumers

Posted on by Terry R | 13787 Views | 5 min read

Ford Logo – Source: Ford On September 14, 2023, at midnight, approximately 150,000 members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, who build domestic cars for manufacturers like Ford, went on strike. The automobile industry is preparing for a significant effect due to the strike’s size and the fact that it is the first time

Former Florida surgeon general rejects the DeSantis administration’s assertions regarding COVID vaccines

Posted on by Chris J. | 15509 Views | 21 min read

COVID-19 Vaccine Card – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by vovidzha The DeSantis administration’s allegations that revised COVID-19 vaccines have “not been proven to be safe or effective” and that the shots shouldn’t be recommended for those under the age of 65 are being refuted by a former surgeon general of Florida. The COVID vaccines are

UAW strikes by employees at all three Detroit automakers are a new strategy for pressuring employers to increase pay

Posted on by Terry R | 12064 Views | 29 min read

Photo Source: Dodge In an era of big profits and as the industry starts a costly transition from gas guzzlers to electric vehicles, about one in ten of America’s unionized auto employees went on strike on Friday. This was done to pressure Detroit’s three manufacturers into lifting pay. The United Auto employees union is attempting

DeSantis posts billboards in Illinois pleading with law enforcement to send officers to Florida

Posted on by Mike D. | 9830 Views | 13 min read

Fort Lauderdale, Florida/USA – April 17, 2020: Governor of Florida Ron DeSantis Press Conference – Photo by YES Market Media Following Illinois’ approval of allowing non-citizens to become cops and its elimination of cash bail, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office is putting up billboards there to persuade law enforcement officers in the state to “make

The Florida Strawberry Festival has revealed its 2024 theme

Posted on by Krystal S | 15749 Views | 11 min read

Florida Strawberry Festival Ticket Counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: EWY Media On Wednesday, the Florida Strawberry Festival revealed the outline of its 2024 celebration. The 89th annual festival will have the theme “Out of This World,” according to a news release from the organizers. “The sky’s the limit,” Florida Strawberry Festival President Kyle