Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland, FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Katherine Welles The Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz’s punishment trial was presided over by Judge Elizabeth Scherer, who received a public rebuke from the Florida Supreme Court on Monday for her perceived prejudice in favor of the prosecution. The Judicial Qualifications Commission’s recommendation was
Aerial view of coral reefs in the Florida Keys – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Bertl123 As a catastrophic bleaching catastrophe and die-off due to high ocean temperatures sweep across reefs in the Florida Keys, an urgent rescue effort is underway to preserve Florida coral species from extinction. Coral experts told CNN that a terrible
Little Girl Choosing Back-To-School Supplies – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by New Africa As Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday kicks off this week, savings on textbooks, school supplies, and other classroom necessities can be had. Beginning on Monday and lasting through Sunday, August 6, is the 2023 back-to-school sales tax holiday. The tax break will start
Beautiful blue home in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Mark Winfrey Four Florida regions are among the top five markets, according to CoreLogic, a business that analyzes property data, where there is a chance of a drop in home prices in the coming 12 months. CoreLogic identified the regions they feel are most
Bud Light beer display at grocery store – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by The Toidi In response to a conservative boycott earlier this year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced an investigation into AB InBev, the beverage company behind Bud Light. DeSantis discussed the subject on Fox News on Thursday night. He said that the state
Dodge Dakota – Photo Source/Copyright: Stellantis Ram Truck is reportedly getting ready to unveil the eagerly awaited 2024 Ram Dakota, a car that is expected to have a big impact on its category. If the leaked photos truly represent the finished product, it is safe to assume that exciting times lie ahead for the segment
Classroom – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by smolaw A new set of guidelines for how Black history should be taught in the state’s public schools, which the Florida Board of Education adopted, drew criticism from advocates for education and civil rights who believed that pupils should be able to understand the “full truth” of American
Fisherman organizing lobsters – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by WoodysPhotos The Florida Keys are without a doubt the best place in the state to go recreational lobstering. The abundance of spiny lobsters, the consistently clean water, the enormous environment, and the shoreside services for divers are unmatched. What is necessary to keep that appeal? Being
Lionhead rabbits – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by haya.pictura People in Florida now have to contend with lionhead rabbits, another type of invasive animal, as if dealing with snakes and pythons wasn’t bad enough. Fortunately, these creatures are less harmful, but they are still disruptive enough that locals are looking for a solution to move
Lionel Messi celebrates a goal – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Christian Bertrand As he travels through Miami, the 2022 World Cup champion will also be met with a sizable mural of himself that David Beckham, soccer star and co-owner of Inter Miami, helped to create. Victoria Beckham posted videos of the artwork on her