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Florida Farmers Insurance withdraws, affecting 100,000 policyholders

Farmers Insurance – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Jonathan Weiss Tens of thousands of Floridians will be impacted by Farmers Insurance’s decision to discontinue offering coverage in the state on Tuesday, ending house, auto, and other insurance.  The state’s insurance market appears to be getting more insecure as a result of a rising threat from

Florida in hot water as humidity rises along with ocean temperatures

Humidity and heat rise in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Andrey_Popov Florida has been brutally attacked by record ocean warming. Mid-90s (mid-30s Celsius) water temperatures are endangering fragile coral reefs, preventing swimmers from taking refreshing swims, and adding a little more ick to the already miserable summer weather in the Sunshine State. By

Florida beaches harbor deadly risks, a study reveals

Beaches – Surfers by rip current – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Exotico y Barato Photos You might picture smooth, white sands and azure oceans when you think of Florida beaches. But both locals and visitors should keep in mind that they are also notorious for having the highest number of rip current fatalities in

What Makes the Ford F-150 a Reliable Pickup Truck Choice?

Photo Credit: Ford Unquestionably a true pickup truck, the Ford F-150 is renowned for its exceptional features that have made it a longtime favorite among truck enthusiasts. The F-150 stands out as a true representation of strength and dependability thanks to its strong performance, tough design, and versatile capabilities. Its outstanding performance is one of

According to OpenTable, the Top 100 U.S. restaurants for outdoor dining list includes 17 in Florida

Seventeen Florida restaurants make OpenTable dining list – Pictured: Outdoor Dining Rooftop — Courtesy: Image by Brian Patrick Lim from Shutterstock Florida recently placed second in the nation among states with the most highly rated outdoor dining establishments, boasting charming waterfront restaurants and rooftop bars with delectable dining options. On the annual list of the

The Sunshine State is officially America’s inflation hotspot

Rising inflations costs in FL: South Florida shoreline – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by pisaphotography Florida, where housing costs are consistently out of control, is currently the inflation hotspot in the United States. With a 9 percent inflation rate for the year that ended in April, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach region has the highest

Which out-of-state licenses are no longer recognized in Florida?

Florida License Plates — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Lutsenko_Oleksandr A list of out-of-state driver’s licenses that are no longer recognized in Florida by virtue of a new law regarded as the state’s strongest immigration enforcement to date was released by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday. The list of invalid licenses was developed by DeSantis

Florida Lottery introduces new scratch-off games with a lifetime benefit of $250,000 each year

Florida Lottery – Scratch-off ticket counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: The Toidi With the Florida Lottery’s newest “Year for Life” scratch-off games, you may win up to $250,000 per year for the rest of your life. The price of a ticket ranges from $1 to $10. According to the Florida Lottery, the new

Fourth of July: Is it legal to set off fireworks in Florida?

Fireworks on Beach — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Orofinto This Fourth of July, Florida residents who want to set off fireworks are in luck. In the Sunshine State, you are only permitted to set off fireworks on the Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. The latest regulations were adopted by

Florida begins the $400 million Swamp restoration project

The Swamp, an ancient and historic stadium in the center of Florida’s campus, is getting a facelift, a massive restoration that is anticipated to cost at least $400 million and be a “multigenerational solution.” In the first public step of a lengthy process, the Gators revealed plans to hire an architect on Monday for the