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Florida high school’s transgender bathroom ban is upheld by appeals court

Man Holding Transgender Flag – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by nito After a five-year legal battle, a Florida school district’s policy of dividing restrooms in schools according to biological sex has been upheld by a federal appeals court as being lawful. The St. Johns County School Board’s requirement that transgender students use facilities that correspond

Tampa named ‘Best city to live in Florida’ by Forbes

Ybor Historic District in Tampa, Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: kanphiphat Tampa is ranked first in a new list by Forbes Advisor of the top locations to live in Florida. Tampa was named the best place to live in the Sunshine State, citing “pristine beaches,” positive attractions for families and young adults, and

In 2023, select drivers will be eligible to receive 50 percent credit on toll bills

Cars driving through toll booths — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: magico110 You might receive a substantially lower toll roads bill this year thanks to a new measure that Governor DeSantis signed into law, which intends to save the typical commuter $400 annually. It is one of a list of new laws set to take

Ram debuts new 2023 Ram 1500 TRX Havoc Edition

2023 Ram 1500 TRX Havoc Edition – Photo Source/Copyright: Stellantis Media The Ram Truck brand is getting closer to releasing the Ram 1500 Revolution, the automaker’s first battery-electric vehicle, but gas-powered pickup trucks are still far behind the finish line. There will be a lot to look forward to in 2023. Ram’s 1500 Revolution will

In 2022, the Florida Lottery raised over $2.3 billion for education initiatives

Florida Lottery – Scratch-off ticket counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: The Toidi In the fiscal year 2021–2022, the Florida Lottery stated that it transferred $2.3 billion to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF). This is the second year in a row that contributions to education have topped $2 billion in a single

Florida ghost towns that are must-visit destinations

Old Florida railroad track in black and white – Courtesy: Shutterstock- Image by Stephen Orsillo On top of its gorgeous beaches, thrilling one-of-a-kind theme parks, and beautiful weather, Florida is also home to several chilling ghost towns. Keep on reading to take a tour of these forgotten Florida towns. Central Florida In the late 1800s,

FSU ends 2022 with an incredible Cheez-It Bowl victory against Oklahoma

Aerial view of Doak Campbell Stadium at Florida State University (FSU) – Courtesy: Shutterstock- Image by Felix Mizioznikov Against a depleted Oklahoma team, Florida State was expected to have an easier time securing its tenth victory. The Seminoles showed out to be far from resilient in the first half before stepping up with a 17-point

Predictions: Florida State Seminoles vs. Oklahoma Sooners take on the Cheez-It Bowl

Cheez-It Bowl – FSU Fans Cheering at Football Game — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Ruth Peterkin On Thursday, the 13th-ranked Florida State Seminoles will compete in the Cheez-It Bowl from Camping World Stadium in Orlando against the 6-6, 3-6-Big 12 Oklahoma Sooners. The game is the only one in town and will be broadcast

The Sunshine State came close to having a White Christmas–find out where!

Sandy Christmas Snowman on the Beach — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Artiom Photo The Sunshine State might not end 2022 with a white Christmas, however, it got close to having one according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne. Northern and Central Florida experienced overnight lows in the 20s, while the Big Bend and

Majority of Southwest Airlines flights out of South Florida are canceled amid chaotic holiday travel

Southwest Airlines Counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: RaksyBH Officials at Southwest Airlines will face a multitude of tough questions and decisions as the major airline company has canceled thousands of commercial flights throughout the holiday season while its rival airlines have canceled far fewer. Early Tuesday morning, approximately 80 percent of the airline’s