What was the ‘fireball’ seen yesterday night in the Florida sky?

Fireball Over the Evening Sky – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Nazarii_Neshcherenskyi Just after midnight on Monday, Floridians who were out and about caught a glimpse of a blazing streak moving across the starry sky. It was characterized as a “fireball” that passed by Zephyrhills Park by a witness in Zephyrhills. Images and videos captured

Sports betting case in Florida seeks a new hearing

Sports Betting Board – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Tino Bandito After a three-judge panel upheld a contract granting the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout the state, the owners of two Florida pari-mutuel facilities petitioned a full Washington, D.C. appeals court for a hearing. In 2021, a federal judge sided with the operators

Aldi buys out Winn-Dixie supermarkets, plans to convert Florida stores

Winn-Dixie Supermarket – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Jillian Cain Photography Florida and areas of the Southeast are experiencing a significant shake-up in the supermarket industry as German-owned Aldi purchases all Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations in the area, including those in Florida.  According to a press statement from Aldi, this acquisition is a part of Southeastern

Returning to Overtown, the Black Pepper Food and Wine Festival will honor black-owned restaurants

*Black Pepper Food & Wine Festival not pictured; Chef making beef burgers on open kitchen at food festival event – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by: Matej Kastelic Later this month, a food-focused festival honoring South Florida’s Black-owned restaurants returns for a third time. On Saturday, August 26, the Miami-born Black Pepper Food and Wine Festival

An American Airlines flight headed for Florida drops 15,000 feet in 3 minutes

American Airlines plane at airport — Courtesy: Shutterstock — GagliardiPhotography Flight logs show that a Florida-bound American Airlines aircraft fell nearly 15,000 feet in under three minutes. A spokeswoman for the Federal Aviation Administration told FOX 35 that American Airlines Flight 5916 reported a potential pressurization issue on Thursday as it was its route from

Disney World is now offering a new Florida resident ticket offer

Orlando, Florida, USA – July 29, 2016: Entrance of Walt Disney World near Orlando Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo by Jerome LABOUYRIE With the purchase of a two-day, two-park ticket, Florida residents may visit Walt Disney World for as little as $159 for a limited time. The discounted ticket is valid from August 1 to September

Wednesday night’s Falcon Heavy launch will cause sonic booms along Florida’s Space Coast

Falcon Heavy Launch (Not pictured) – SpaceX Rocket Launches — Courtesy: Shutterstock — John Huntington Residents of Florida’s Space Coast might hear some loud booms on Wednesday night as SpaceX launches a satellite the size of a school bus using a Falcon Heavy rocket. The Jupiter 3 (Echostar XXIV) communications satellite will be launched by

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis threatens legal action following declines in Bud Light stock

Bud Light beer display at grocery store – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by The Toidi In response to a conservative boycott earlier this year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced an investigation into AB InBev, the beverage company behind Bud Light. DeSantis discussed the subject on Fox News on Thursday night. He said that the state

American Airlines increases flights to Florida hotspot and adds new Caribbean route

American Airlines plane at airport — Courtesy: Shutterstock — GagliardiPhotography From its hub in Miami, Florida, American Airlines is flying to a new warm-weather location and providing extra seats. As of Thursday, American will fly nonstop for the first time between Miami International Airport and Governor’s Harbour, Bahamas (GHB). The service, which is situated around

Smallest citrus crop in a century in Florida will put major pressure on consumers

Mass of ripe citrus fruits oranges in metal container and working conveyor — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tanya Kalian Over the next months, orange juice might become more expensive and less sweet as Florida’s renowned groves produce the weakest citrus crop in nearly a century. This year, the state’s orange trees have been harmed by hurricane