According to a state audit, Florida state parks have a $759 million backlog of maintenance & repairs that need to be made

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Florida State Parks – Pictured: Located in Florida, Ichetucknee Springs State Park – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Joanne Dale Visitor centers are getting older. Septic tanks are outdated. There is an absence of ramps and accessible sidewalks. Florida’s state park system has a nearly $759 million backlog in repairs to maintain and improve Floridians’

The budget-friendly Florida destination for retirees

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Retirees On the Beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Daniel Myjones The small community of Sebring, Florida, located in the middle of the state and roughly 90 miles south of Orlando, is a popular and reasonably priced place to retire. Sebring, which has less than 12,000 residents, has a rich history, a laid-back lifestyle, small-town charm,

According to a recent survey, the roads in this Florida city are the worst in the country

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Road building in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Timothy OLeary Pep Boys published its first-ever list of the “Worst Roads in America” this month. And at the very top comes the Sunshine State. Pep Boys examined the metro areas in its operational markets where drivers experience the highest rates of road-related repairs in

Florida Strawberry Festival reveals the musical lineup for 2026

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Florida Strawberry Festival Ticket Counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: EWY Media Plant City, Florida – The musical lineup for the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival has been revealed. Festival mainstays The Oak Ridge Boys, Alabama, Jo Dee Messina, and the Bellamy Brothers are among the performers on the Wish Farms Soundstage. The Marshall Tucker

Classic Disney Christmas Characters Return to Walt Disney World

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Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle decorated for the Disney holiday celebration – Courtesy: Image by peridotmaize from Pixabay Every November, Magic Kingdom goes from guests saying, “Oh my god, the pumpkins are gone,” to saying, “Wait, it’s already Christmas?” This week, visitors experienced the return of one of the most cherished holiday icons: the iconic Toy

For $70 per day, residents of Florida can access three Walt Disney World parks

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Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Jerome Labouyrie Recently, Walt Disney World revealed a brand-new three-day, three-park ticket that is only accessible to Floridians who intend to visit before the year ends. Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are the three Disney parks that Florida residents can attend each day

South Florida is predicted to experience dangerous rip currents as a result of Erin’s powerful winds

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Surfers by rip currents – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Exotico y Barato Photos South Florida is predicted to experience dangerous rip currents as a result of Erin’s powerful winds. As part of Hurricane Erin’s effects, beachgoers in South Florida are being alerted about the possibility of potentially fatal rip currents along the shoreline beginning

The number of deaths from flesh-eating bacteria is increasing. Who is at increased risk?

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Flesh-eating bacteria – Pictured: No swimming advisory sign on beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Jean Faucett The number of deaths from “flesh-eating” bacteria is increasing in the U.S.’s southeast coast. This year, infections that can result in necrotizing wounds have killed at least five people in Florida, four in Louisiana, and one in

One of USA TODAY’s “10Best” State Fairs in the United States is Florida’s State Fair

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Florida State Fair — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Noah Densmore There is just one official state fair in Florida, but there are over 100 county fairs and festivals annually. A group of experts and USA TODAY readers has named the Florida State Fair, which takes place in Tampa, Florida every February, one of the top ten

This Florida town boasts uncrowded beaches and blue waters reminiscent of the Caribbean

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Beautiful Crandon Park Beach located in Key Biscayne, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock-Photo by Fotoluminate LLC Despite being close to one of the largest cities in South Florida, this small piece of paradise has a Caribbean flavor to it. Key Biscayne, which lies directly across the sea from Miami, offers a wealth of peaceful natural experiences,