Publix Holiday Hours: What You Need to Know for Christmas 2024

Publix Supermarket — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Anatoliy Tesouro As the holiday season approaches, it’s essential to know when your local Publix will be open so you can plan your shopping trips accordingly. While the U.S. observes 12 federal holidays each year, there are also numerous religious, unofficial, and “made-up” holidays — including the ever-popular Super

Why are unprecedented numbers of people moving from Florida?

Perdido Key, Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — George Dodd III One of the states with the quickest rates of growth has been Florida. The state is home to almost 22 million people, yet in 2023, a record amount of individuals moved out. More than half a million people departed Florida last year, the largest in

Some Florida driver’s licenses are not scanning at airport screening, the TSA cautions

Tampa International Airport – Courtesy: Peter Titmuss – Shutterstock The Transportation Security Administration may need to check your ID twice (or three or four times) at the airport, regardless of how good or bad you have been. There are some Florida IDs that are not scanning properly. All U.S. passengers visiting an airport will need

Citrus production in Florida has decreased as a result of recent hurricanes while farmers repair the damage

Mass of ripe citrus fruits oranges in metal container and working conveyor — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tanya Kalian Due to previous hurricanes that affected Florida orange production at farms throughout the state, oranges are becoming more difficult to find. The citrus season in the state, which typically lasts from October to June, is expected to

SpaceX Capsule Heads for a Florida Splashdown in Dragon’s Audacious Comeback

SpaceX Crew Dragon Spacecraft — Courtesy: Image by Evgeniyqw from Shutterstock Following a directive from SpaceX ground controllers, the unpiloted SpaceX Dragon spacecraft undocked from the forward port of the Harmony module on the International Space Station (ISS) on December 16 at 11:05 a.m. EST. The spacecraft is expected to perform a parachute-assisted splashdown off

‘Unexpected’ Rates of Sinking Florida Condos

Residential Condos in Surfside, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Blueee77 According to new research from the University of Miami, about 70 percent of buildings in the northern and central isles of Florida are sinking to the ground at “unexpected” rates. 35 structures in locations like Miami Beach, Bay Harbor, Surfside, and Sunny Isles

Could silver and gold be used as money in Florida?

Miami Beach, Florida: Colorful pastel green house apartment building for rent – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Kristi Blokhin According to current Florida law, precious metals such as gold and silver are not considered legal currency. But that might change if the state’s chief financial officer has his way. In an effort to determine how

Ryan Seacrest Foundation Selects Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for its Newest Seacrest Studio

Credit: Nicklaus Children’s Hospital MIAMI , FL. – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has been selected by the Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF) as the home of its newest Seacrest Studio, a state-of-the-art studio for pediatric patients to explore the creative realms of radio, television and new media. Soon to be South Florida’s first and only Seacrest Studio,

Retailers in Florida anticipate “hot” holiday sales

Busy shopping mall with people walking and carrying bags – Courtesy: Shutterstock — HombreChicha With almost a three percent rise in spending over 2023, Florida retailers are hoping for record-breaking revenues this holiday season. This year, customers in the state are expected to spend $902 per person on gifts, decorations, and other things, according to

On November 26, SpaceX will launch 24 more Starlink satellites from Florida

SpaceX Rocket Launch – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Oleg_Yakovlev Early on Tuesday morning (Nov. 26), SpaceX intends to launch another set of its Starlink broadband satellites from Florida’s Space Coast. At 10:05 p.m. EST on Tuesday (0308 GMT on Wednesday, Nov. 27), a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites is expected to launch from NASA’s