These five “boomtowns” in Florida are expanding more quickly than almost any other place

Florida state line and Escambia County sign pictured – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Andriy Blokhin Florida is home to five of the fastest-growing metro areas in the United States, according to a LendingTree survey released this week. To determine which of these metro areas topped the list, the study examined changes in GDP and

The largest city in Florida, according to U.S. Census data, is not Miami

Downtown Miami – Courtesy: Felix Mizioznikov – Shutterstock Miami isn’t the biggest city in the Sunshine State, despite being the best destination for those seeking a fun nightlife or a beach vacation, according to recent data. The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 population estimates show that Jacksonville has more than 500,000 more people than The Magic

This Florida city is being flocked with movers

Orlando, Florida, USA downtown skyline at Eola Lake at dusk during Christmas season — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Sean Pavone It’s no secret that Florida has grown in popularity as a travel destination for people all across the country in recent years. However, what about people who are relocating within Florida? That’s what moveBuddha

The commute in this Central Florida community is the worst in the nation

Traffic Jam on I-95 – Courtesy: Shutterstock- Image by cate_89 Driving in Poinciana is difficult, especially along Poinciana Boulevard, as everyone who lives there knows. Drivers lose time and experience stress due to the heavy traffic that occurs almost all day long. Before relocating to Championsgate in late 2024, Emmy Torres, a longtime Poinciana resident,

This week marks the opening of Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe

Epic Universe, Universal Orlando – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ward Aerial Works Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Universal Orlando Resort will open the doors to its Universal Epic Universe theme park on Thursday. On May 22, Epic Universe, the fourth attraction in Universal Orlando’s Florida portfolio, will open to the public, transporting

‘Sounding the Alarm’: A Warning About Changes in Florida Tourism

Florida Tourism Welcomes You Sign – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone Leaders in Florida’s tourist sector are voicing concerns about planned legislation that may destroy the state’s current infrastructure for promoting travel.​ On Tuesday, Newsweek emailed state Representative Monique Miller, one of the bill’s proponents. The Significance of It With hundreds of thousands

In its first year, Universal’s new Epic Universe park is expected to bring in $2 billion for Florida

Epic Universe, Universal Orlando – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ward Aerial Works Orlando is about to experience epic things. In just over a month, Universal will formally open its newest theme park, the first significant theme park in the Florida region in 25 years, which will cause a significant upheaval in the travel and

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

Despite hurricanes, Florida tourism reaches a new high with over 34 million people

Tourism – Welcome to Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Ingo70 Despite hurricanes that may have caused delays, tourists from all over the world still visit the Sunshine State. Visit Florida, the state’s official tourism marketing corporation, estimates that 34.6 million tourists visited Florida between July 1 and September 30. A 1.8 percent rise

Three South Florida restaurants are listed among Yelp’s 25 Best New Restaurants in the South

Yelp sticker seen at entrance of restaurant – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Tada Images South Florida boasts warm weather all year round, a beach close by, and some of the greatest new restaurants in the South, according to Yelp. And you believed that life couldn’t get much better here. Based on user evaluations, Yelp’s