Minion Land opens in Universal Studios Florida – Pictured: Minion Cart — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Usa-Pyon Minion Land, the new area at Universal Studios Florida themed to the naughty yellow creatures from the “Despicable Me” movies, has opened formally after many weeks of soft openings and technical rehearsals. The area, which is distinguished by its
Jacksonville Beach, Florida: Popular tourist destination — Courtesy: Image by JJacob Boomsma from Shutterstock The countdown to the end of summer has begun, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go on that trip you’ve been planning. And a new report says that you might not have to go very far to get to some of
St. Petersburg, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Matthew Yoder Four cities in Florida, including one in the Tampa Bay area, were recently named some of the best places to live in the United States. Livability said that it looked at cities with 75,000 to 500,000 people and a typical home value of $500,000
Orlando, Florida, USA – July 29, 2016: Entrance of Walt Disney World near Orlando Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo by Jerome LABOUYRIE With the purchase of a two-day, two-park ticket, Florida residents may visit Walt Disney World for as little as $159 for a limited time. The discounted ticket is valid from August 1 to September
Florida Keys Scuba Diver Saved (Not Pictured) – Image depicts person scuba diving near coral — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Sergiy Zavgorodny Two off-duty police officers accidentally discovered a scuba diver who had been abandoned 6 miles off the Florida Keys after thinking he was a wounded seabird. The “bird” they thought was a bird was
Beaches – Surfers by rip current – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Exotico y Barato Photos You might picture smooth, white sands and azure oceans when you think of Florida beaches. But both locals and visitors should keep in mind that they are also notorious for having the highest number of rip current fatalities in
Seventeen Florida restaurants make OpenTable dining list – Pictured: Outdoor Dining Rooftop — Courtesy: Image by Brian Patrick Lim from Shutterstock Florida recently placed second in the nation among states with the most highly rated outdoor dining establishments, boasting charming waterfront restaurants and rooftop bars with delectable dining options. On the annual list of the
Long Beach in Panama City Beach, Florida, USA is known as the Emerald Coast in the Panhandle. Taken in January 2018. Photo and Caption: Darlene Stanley/Shutterstock.com After three more fatalities over the weekend, Panama City Beach in Florida is officially the deadliest beach in the United States thus far in 2023. Three people drowned and
Thousands of Floridians anticipated to travel during Fourth of July weekend – Welcome to Florida sign — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Ingo70 This holiday weekend, many Floridians are traveling vast distances. From Friday, June 30, to Tuesday, July 4, more than 2.8 million Floridians, or 87,000 more than in the previous year, are expected
Orlando restaurant in Disney wins first place among U.S. award-winning restaurants – Pictured: Disney Springs, Orlando, FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — VIAVAL TOURS According to a Trips to Discover survey, the best award-winning restaurant in the United States is located in Orlando. According to the travel company, it assessed 3-Star Michelin, 5-Star Forbes, and AAA-rated