Pink Flamingos – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Natalia Barsukova MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fl. – The pink flamingo has turned itself into an icon as a beloved plastic lawn ornament, styled on logos, and appearing on screen both big and small, like in the opening sequence of Miami Vice. Most South Floridians only see the rose-colored
Property Insurance Market – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alexander Raths The Sunshine State has not seen a major storm in several years, but policyholders across Florida are dealing with a different kind of catastrophe. “We’re spiraling toward a collapse of the private insurance market in Florida, meaning there will be no options for Florida
Small Child with Monkeypox – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by pavodam Florida health officials are working diligently to investigate a “presumptive” case of monkeypox–making Florida the third possible state in the U.S. to be hit by the disease after cases were found in New York City and Massachusetts. The Florida Department of Health in Broward
Cape Coral, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by John Mantell Craving a relaxing gondola ride down a Venetian canal, but don’t want to fly all the way to Italy this summer? Try Cape Coral, Florida, instead. This small Florida city has over 400 miles of canals, more than anywhere else in the world–including Venice.
Mitsubishi Motors Logo – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by ilikeyellow Everyone who is currently working from home, this is for you! When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, it changed the world in a multitude of ways. Many industries and companies were affected, with some closing down completely. Although the aftereffects of the virus are
City Walk Orlando – Memorial Day – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Kamira According to AAA, Orlando is currently the number one travel destination in the country for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Most of the traveling tourists are expected to be from right here in Florida. This year’s Memorial Day travels are not expected
Manatees Swimming – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Thierry Eidenweil A co-owner of the Boston Celtics is donating a whopping $2 million toward protecting Florida’s manatees and their habitats following two devastating seasons of record-breaking manatee mortalities throughout the state. The Fox Rock Foundation will give $1 million each to the nonprofits Fish & Wildlife
Memorabilia Fest Gulfport, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by SevenMaps Ken Breslauer, who’s written several books on the Sunshine State’s mid-century tourism and its long-vanished roadside attractions, believes he truly understands why native Floridians, like him, treasure Florida memories that no longer exist. “It’s funny how as you grow up you develop this loyalty
Abortion Protests – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Rena Schild Protests outside of homes are now officially banned in the Sunshine State after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law banning such demonstrations. DeSantis, who is both a potential 2024 rival to Donald Trump and a Trump ally, has become a rising star
Blood Moon – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Chris Harwood The Earth, sun, and moon put on a celestial show this weekend as it unfolded Sunday night into early Monday in the U.S. The eastern half of North America and all of South and Central America were prime areas to view the eclipse, while partial