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
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
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
Aerial view of Longboat Key town and beaches in Manatee and Sarasota counties along the central west coast beach of the U.S. state of Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Unwind Recently, a Florida beach with white quartz sand was named America’s best beach. Fans of Siesta Key’s stunning Siesta Beach won’t be shocked
Credit: St. Petersburg Wine, Beer & Spirits Festival The St. Petersburg Wine, Beer, and Spirits Fest is a great way to kick off the year. The event will take place on February 15, 2025, and there will be a fantastic session from 1-4:30 pm. Prepare to sample your preferred regional breweries, foreign wines, and premium
Fountain of Youth Entrance, St. Augustine, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ovidiu Hrubaru For hundreds of years, tourists have been drawn to the sunny coastline of St. Augustine, Florida. It is currently regarded as one of the nation’s friendliest cities. According to Booking.com data provided with Travel + Leisure, the city, which is
Aerial view of northern Key West, Florida including Mallory Square and a cruise liner — Courtesy: Deatonphotos/Shutterstock Florida is a popular travel destination all year round because of its subtropical temperature and plenty of sunshine, but many states see a decline in visitation during their colder winter months. With a 1.8 percent rise from 2023,
Forbes winner – Aerial view of Longboat Key town and beaches in Manatee and Sarasota counties along the central west coast of the U.S. state of Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Unwind The USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida Dining and Entertainment Team currently discusses a Forbes article after a report about the top
Fireworks show in Orlando, FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: VIAVAL TOURS At a holiday drone event in Florida on Saturday night, a number of small drones crashed before falling into a crowd, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. According to WKMG, a CBS station in Orlando, a 7-year-old boy was hurt. Officials said
St. Petersburg, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Matthew Yoder As someone who has lived in Tampa for a long time, I frequently find myself looking jealously at nearby St. Petersburg, also known as St. Pete, across the sparkling length of Tampa Bay. In addition to knowing how to party and taking itself a