‘Psychic Capital of the World’ in Florida: What we know

Courtesy: Image by Jordan Stimpson from Pixabay As Halloween turns the corner later this week, we at Florida Insider want to take a look into this creepy town in Florida, labeled the “Psychic Capital of the World.” Located just six miles north of Deltona lies a small unincorporated community in Volusia County called Cassadaga.  Not

New South Florida Museum puts selfies at forefront of attraction

Courtesy: Image by Lars_Nissen from Pixabay Museums are known worldwide to hold objects pertaining to a variety of disciplines ranging from history and art to culture and sports. Holding some of the world’s most coveted art pieces and artifacts such as the Mona Lisa and Declaration of Independence is what tends to attract millions of

Florida reigns as top retirement spot in 2020-2021 U.S. Rankings

Courtesy: Image by mayerbl1 from Pixabay Florida stole the show in the recent Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2020-2021 rankings by U.S. News.  The list analyzes data from the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the country and criteria metrics including overall happiness of residents, tax rates and quality of healthcare, and housing

Enjoy a Family-Friendly Vacation at the Pyramids in Fort Myers

Photo: Google Images You don’t have to travel to Egypt to see the pyramids or pyramid-like structures anymore. We have some right here in Florida. And they’re unlike anything else you’ve seen in the United States. In 1997, two Austrians, one being founder and hostess Gerti Höntzsch, began building 26 pyramids villas in Florida. The

Florida’s Idled Cruise Industry Can Set Sail Again on November 1

Photo: Ed Judkins / Pixabay The cruise industry has been fine-tuning a public health proposal to resume sailing. Florida’s idled $8-billion-a-year cruise industry can set sail again November 1 under a plan endorsed by the White House Coronavirus Task Force. President Donald Trump’s administration blocked the CDC’s pending order to keep cruise ships docked until

Walt Disney World to Layoff 28,000 Employees Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Image by Eduardo Romero from Pixabay  The Walt Disney Company announced it will lay off about 28,000 workers at two theme parks, including Disney World in Orlando. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) said Florida has lost 76,746 hotel jobs since March. This accounts for 40 percent of the state’s hotel workforce. Disney World

5 Best Rooftop Dining Places in Florida

Rooftop bar overlooking traffic on Brickell Avenue at dusk in Miami, Florida, United States on January 10, 2019. Photo and Caption: Frank Fell Media/ Shutterstock.com Buddha Sky Bar, Delray Beach Located at 217 East Atlantic Avenue is Buddha Sky Bar. This beautiful restaurant overlooks the Atlantic and features a full dinner service at all seats.

Florida Considers Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Train Project

Hyperloop all cutaway. Photo and Caption: Camilo Sanchez / Wikimedia Commons According to a report in the Fort Myers News-Press, Florida is looking at a company developing a 700 mph hyperloop that could run from Tampa to South Florida. It allows small groups of passengers to travel in pods in tubes at high-speed, using magnetic

All Aboard the Halloween Train Ride At The Florida Railroad Museum

Photo: Florida Railroad Museum Facebook At the Pumpkin Patch in the Florida Railroad Museum, children are invited to pick their pumpkin from the patch to take home. This popular trip takes you to our patch of pumpkins. Everyone is also invited to participate in the hayride, Lincoln log building, crafts, and other activities. Located in

Florida College Student’s Right to Party Defended by DeSantis as He Approves Phase 3 Reopening

Governor-elect Ron DeSantis speaking with attendees at the 2018 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. Photo and Caption: Gage Skidmore | Flickr Florida governor Ron DeSantis has been busy. He made an announcement Thursday that the state will preempt local