Researchers pinpoint the “tipping point” that led to hazardous Florida seaweed clumps

Seaweed pollution along Miami Beach, Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Sergii Figurnyi According to Florida scientists, they have discovered a “tipping point” in the Atlantic Ocean’s meteorological conditions that led to massive clumps of toxic seaweed flooding Caribbean beaches in recent summers. A surplus of nutrients in the water, such as nitrogen and phosphorus from

Roads leading into and out of the Florida Keys are closed due to brush fire and smoke

Seven Mile Bridge – Florida Keys — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Mia2you A brush fire forced authorities to temporarily close U.S. 1 on Wednesday, causing hours of traffic jams for anyone attempting to enter or exit the Florida Keys. According to Monroe County spokeswoman Kristen Livengood, Card Sound Road, the only other route that connects the

What to know about Florida’s 30A picturesque highway: A hidden gem in the South

Rosemary Beach, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alan LeStourgeon Travelers from the East will soon come to Rosemary Beach’s scrub oak trees and European-style buildings as they turn into Florida’s 30A picturesque highway. Modeled after colonial buildings in New Orleans, St. Augustine, and the Dutch West Indies, the village on the Panhandle of

Fifth Annual SAVOR SoFLO Returns to Hollywood Beach March 29th-30th

Credit: SAVOR SoFLO Mark your calendars! SAVOR SoFLO, presented by Publix and the City of Hollywood, is returning to the sands of Hollywood Beach on March 29 and 30, 2025, with a festival that promises to be its most exciting yet. This year, SAVOR SoFLO celebrates its 5th anniversary alongside two monumental milestones: the 100th

As the state deploys extra police to popular vacation destinations, Fort Lauderdale welcomes spring breakers

Beachgoers sprawled throughout Miami Beach during spring break – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Angela N Perryman Compared to its southern neighbor, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is adopting a different spring break message strategy. When Miami Beach police noticed a rise in crime over spring break starting around 2020, they started a reality TV-themed

Cheers to MAR10 Day! What’s coming to Epic Universe’s Super Nintendo World

Super Mario news – Rendering of Universal Orlando Epic Universe Park – Courtesy: Universal Orlando Nintendo’s famed plumber is celebrated annually on March 10th, or “MAR10” when the date is shortened. Soon, visitors to Universal Orlando will be able to power up to play with Mario and other characters at Universal Epic Universe. Mario Kart:

This Florida city, without a beach, was named the top trending U.S. destination

Aerial View of Palm Beach County destination (561 area code) — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: pisaphotography Florida may evoke images of beaches and theme parks, but this year’s top trending U.S. destination on Tripadvisor lacks both. As someone who has lived in West Palm Beach since 2012, I can attest that there are many

Everglades and other Florida parks are affected by national park cutbacks

National parks – Aerial View of Florida Everglades at Sunset Hour – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by ocudrone Following the Trump administration’s massive cuts to the National Park Service this month, employees at a number of Florida national parks, including Big Cypress and the Everglades, were let go. Why it matters: Layoffs may result in

Bank of America Building Demolition Completed on Future Glass House Boca Raton Site; Intimate Luxury Development Construction to Start

Construction cranes on large buildings being erected. Photo and Caption: TetKabrit/Shutterstock.com Boca Raton, FL. – February 24, 2025 – It is with great pleasure that developer 280 E Palmetto Park Road, LLC announces the completion of the demolition of the 9,696-square-foot Bank of America facility on the site of the upcoming Glass House Boca Raton

Your top resource for the 2025 Florida Strawberry Festival

Florida Strawberry Festival Ticket Counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: EWY Media This week marks the return of the Florida Strawberry Festival, which means 11 days in a row of heart-stopping fair fare, cows walking the catwalks, and, of course, fresh berries in Plant City, the “Winter Strawberry Capital of the World.” The big