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Spike in COVID-19 cases causes closures, cancellations, and long lines throughout South Florida

Posted on by Simcha K | 13919 Views | 11 min read

COVID-19 Testing — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: zstock As several South Florida counties reach a “high” risk level for COVID-19 transmission, residents are experiencing extremely long testing lines, store closures, and event cancellations. With the holidays & Christmas approaching quickly, testing sites are experiencing exceptionally long lines. Tropical Park, a 24/7 PCR testing and

Miami legend Duke Johnson has a phenomenal breakout performance with Dolphins

Posted on by Chris J. | 22059 Views | 16 min read

Duke Johnson — Courtesy: Image by: USA TODAY Sports There was a familiar sound at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. The crowd of 66,035 repeatedly yelled “DUUUUUUUUUKE” throughout the game. Duke Johnson, playing in just his second game as a Miami Dolphin, got the start, first carry, and ran for 3 yards. And then, the

Florida’s aerospace agency, Space Florida, aims to bring 2,100 manufacturing jobs to Brevard County

Posted on by Chris J. | 20565 Views | 14 min read

Space Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: athlux Space Florida pushed forward with negotiations on Tuesday to bring 2,100 spacecraft manufacturing jobs to Brevard County over the next three years.  The Space Florida Board of Directors approved a staff request to complete negotiations with a company that is expected to invest more than $300

Legacy offensive lineman signs with Florida State University

Posted on by Chris J. | 17978 Views | 10 min read

Florida State University Football — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Ruth Peterkin The Florida State Seminoles are keeping at least one legacy home. The 2022 recruiting class for FSU just got significantly better as Alex Atkins and Mike Norvell were able to land offensive lineman Julian Armella. There was concern on Wednesday morning when it

Hard Rock buys The Mirage in Vegas for $1.1B

Posted on by Krystal S | 45275 Views | 13 min read

Hard Rock Hotel Coming to Las Vegas Strip — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Randy Andy Hard Rock International announced on Monday that it wants to see how a guitar-shaped hotel will play out at the center of the Las Vegas Strip. In what MGM Resorts International CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle called “a significant

South Florida sends help to victims of devastating tornado aftermath

Posted on by Chris J. | 22762 Views | 12 min read

Tornado Damage — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Dustie South Floridians are making an effort to help out the victims of the biggest tornado to hit the U.S. in decades. Parts of Kentucky and four other states were flattened over the weekend by a destructive string of tornadoes where dozens of people were killed. “The

New area code coming to South Florida in 2022

Posted on by Melissa P | 25501 Views | 8 min read

Aerial View of Palm Beach County (561 area code) — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: pisaphotography WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Palm Beach County will soon get a new area code. The county, which has used the 561 area code for nearly 25 years, will begin using a new code next summer, officials said. The

Florida provides $5 million for Orlando’s bid to host 2026 World Cup

Posted on by Mike D. | 20152 Views | 13 min read

World Cup — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: AGIF On Wednesday, Florida’s business-recruitment agency put $10 million into the pitch to help Miami and Orlando become host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. The Enterprise Florida Board of Directors agreed to provide $5 million for each of the cities’ efforts, which are

South Florida’s most festive food and drink for the 2021 holiday season

Posted on by Krystal S | 13861 Views | 15 min read

Veza Sur Brewing Co. brings back its seasonal holiday drink, Coquito Loquito — Courtesy: Veza Sur Brewing Co. The holidays are officially here and you know what that means… let the festivities begin! Despite being known for its tropical vibes year-round, South Florida sure knows how to deck the halls.  If you’re looking for a

FWC & USFWS respond—Florida’s manatee facing crisis will get a bit of extra help

Posted on by Simcha K | 15201 Views | 11 min read

Manatee Eating — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: somdul The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced an expanded effort on Wednesday to respond to the ongoing manatee unusual mortality event along Florida’s Atlantic coast. Just in 2021, more than 1,000 manatees have died across the state of