Florida Sign – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Gustavo Frazao The speaker of the Florida House asked a hypothetical question: Does Florida require 67 counties? Consolidations, according to county officials, would go against both practicality and local pride. A century ago, Gilchrist County was carved out of Alachua to become the final Florida county. Since
Pink Flamingos – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Natalia Barsukova In August 2023, a flock of 300–400 flamingos, probably migrating between the Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba, was blown off course by Hurricane Idalia. The birds were then unceremoniously deposited across a large area of the eastern United States, from the Gulf Coast of Florida to
Treasure chest washes up on Florida shore – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Isabella Pfenninger The salvage business responsible for the historic discovery said Tuesday that it has retrieved more than 1,000 silver and gold pieces worth approximately $1 million from the wreckage of a Spanish armada that drowned off the Treasure Coast of Florida
Aerial view of boats in Ocala, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Catherine Cornish According to experts, a dugout boat that surfaced on Florida’s Gulf Coast following Hurricane Ian might not have originated in North America. According to the Florida Division of Historical Resources, it is common practice to associate ancient dugouts discovered in
Historic Stranahan House Museum – Credit: Durée & Company, Inc. What/Who: The oldest house in Fort Lauderdale and the focal point of Broward County’s lengthy and intriguing history, the Historic Stranahan House Museum, will begin construction on a campus-wide makeover to become the “Center of Community,” reverting to its original function as Fort Lauderdale’s first
Stanley Cup Trophy — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Leonard Zhukovsky The Florida Panthers are undoubtedly having a great time celebrating their Stanley Cup win, but the trophy itself has suffered as a result. Photographs taken during the festivities revealed that the trophy’s bottom was dented and its bowl had cracked as the Panthers’ celebrations got underway.
Cheetah Hunt Rollercoaster at Busch Gardens, FL (Theme Park Example) — Courtesy: Shutterstock — VIAVAL TOURS PORT ORANGE, FL – Preserving ancient attractions from a defunct theme park in Central Florida is a hidden treasure. The serene 12-acre botanical park is home to tall palm trees, centuries-old oak trees, and native Florida flora. Jim Thalhuber,
Credit: Broward Center for the Performing Arts FORT LAUDERDALE – The summer performing arts classes for adults ages 18 and older atthe Broward Center for the Performing Arts were in such high demand last summer that theysold out almost immediately. Those interested in these popular classes this summer can beginregistering on Tuesday, May 6 and
Beach & pier in Florida — Courtesy: Image by McRonny from Pixabay Egmont Key reopened in April 2025 following significant hurricane damage in 2024. A few buildings close to the lighthouse area are still off-limits to the general public. Egmont Key, an island in the mouth of Tampa Bay, has always captivated me because I
Donna E. Shalala Student Center University of Miami Campus – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media The University of Miami, a cornerstone of higher education in South Florida, has officially reached a historic milestone. On Tuesday, the university celebrated its 100th anniversary, marking a century of academic achievement, innovation, and influence within the