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This Fourth of July, record-breaking travel numbers are anticipated in Florida

Thousands of Floridians anticipated to travel during Fourth of July weekend – Welcome to Florida sign — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Ingo70 This holiday weekend, many Floridians are traveling vast distances. From Friday, June 30, to Tuesday, July 4, more than 2.8 million Floridians, or 87,000 more than in the previous year, are expected

Will the 2024 VW GTI and Golf lose their manual transmission?

Photo credit: Volkswagen VW is planning to remove the manual transmission option from every Golf model, including the GTI until the mid-life refresh of the cutting-edge Mk8 vehicle occurs in 2024. Kai Grünitz, head of technological development at Volkswagen, told Autocar that the manual would be eliminated to help the carmaker comply with the challenging

What you need to know before Florida’s new carry law goes into effect

Man with concealed carry permit application and pistol gun firearm Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo by ja-images The new “constitutional carry” law that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law earlier this year is scheduled to go into effect on July 1. Previously punishable as a third-degree crime, the bill (HB 543) now permits some Floridians to

Orlando restaurant ranks first among the U.S.’s award-winning restaurants

Orlando restaurant in Disney wins first place among U.S. award-winning restaurants – Pictured: Disney Springs, Orlando, FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — VIAVAL TOURS According to a Trips to Discover survey, the best award-winning restaurant in the United States is located in Orlando. According to the travel company, it assessed 3-Star Michelin, 5-Star Forbes, and AAA-rated

Following the discovery of enormous African land snails, quarantine has been imposed in several areas of Broward County

Giant African Land Snails on Human Hand – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Olena Kurashova Invasive huge African land snails, one of the most deadly kinds, were spotted in some areas in Florida’s Broward County on Tuesday, according to officials. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services stated in a news statement on Tuesday

A deeper dive into the growing rivalry between Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom

Courtesy: YES Market Media – Shutterstock– Juno Beach, Florida, USA – June 30, 2020: Governor Florida Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom rival, speaking to a crowd. California Governor Gavin Newsom claims there is “no chance on God’s green earth” that he will run for president in 2024. However, he wants to make it apparent that Florida

As severe weather ravages the region, 43 million people across the South are at risk

Truck driving through severe weather conditions – Courtesy: Image by David Mark from Pixabay As storms hit the Lower Mississippi Valley and central Gulf Coast states Sunday night, 43 million people in the southern United States are at danger for severe weather, which could include heavy rain, hail, and damaging winds. In the lower Mississippi

Smallest citrus crop in a century in Florida will put major pressure on consumers

Mass of ripe citrus fruits oranges in metal container and working conveyor — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tanya Kalian Over the next months, orange juice might become more expensive and less sweet as Florida’s renowned groves produce the weakest citrus crop in nearly a century. This year, the state’s orange trees have been harmed by hurricane

Florida is nearly double the national average for car insurance

Car insurance paperwork – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by BLACKWHITEPAILYN Drivers in Florida pay almost twice as much for auto insurance as those in the rest of the nation. According to Jeffrey Larmore, “We actually had to switch auto insurance because it was almost $300.” One of the most costly states in the US for

Florida is ranked the second most fun state in the U.S.

South Beach, Miami, Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Mia2you According to a recent WalletHub study, Florida is the second-most enjoyable state in the union. Based on 26 distinct factors, Florida was determined to be the second most fun state, behind California, by WalletHub. The study looked at the number of restaurants and movie theaters per