Thanksgiving food aid and turkey giveaways in South Florida

Volunteers load turkeys into the trunk of vehicles during a Thanksgiving turkeys distribution event – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ringo Chiu Families that are having financial difficulties may find the holidays to be a stressful time, particularly in South Florida, where consumer prices have increased by 28 percent since the pandemic began in 2020.

When Sara’s remnants arrive this week, Florida can anticipate the following weather

Storm on Caribbean (Florida not pictured) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Drew McArthur Sara is no longer a tropical cyclone, according to the National Hurricane Center, but its aftereffects are expected to bring heavy rainfall to Florida by the middle of the week. Early on Monday, the NHC removed advisories from the system, stating

This city in Florida has the highest retirement rate in the country

Couple Enjoying Retirement On the Beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Daniel Myjones According to a recent study, a Florida city offers a variety of leisure activities in a relaxed atmosphere, making it the perfect spot to retire. According to U.S. News & World Report, Naples is the top city in the country for retirees to

Veterans Day events happening in South Florida

U.S. Soldier Salute on Veterans Day – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Bumble Dee Veterans Day is observed to commemorate and remember the millions of men and women who have defended our country while serving in the armed forces. Below is a complete schedule of parades and ceremonies taking place throughout South Florida if you

ERAS-TRORDINARY Weekend is coming to Miami on Oct. 18th, 19th, & 20th, welcoming the ultimate Swifties to dance & sip while enjoying interactive activities, food & much more!

Swifties – ERAS Tour poster on stadium– Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo by Alexey Fedorenko ARE YOU READY FOR IT? Get ready for an ERAStrordinary Weekend event in South Florida, dedicated to all the Swifties out there! Fans can scream the lyrics, laugh, and cry together as they celebrate the most amazing tour in the world!

Stephen King reacts after 23 of his books are banned in Florida

Stephen King book collection on library bookshelf – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ned Snowman Horror novelist Stephen King, who is highly regarded, responded angrily when he learned that Florida had prohibited 23 of his books from being used in school libraries. Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida enacted legislation in 2022 prohibiting the use of

According to a study, Florida is among the top three states with the most self-sufficient population

“Welcome to Florida” sign (The Sunshine State) Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ingo70 According to a recent survey, Florida is the third most independent state in the US based on how self-sufficient its citizens are. Financial services startup WalletHub sought to determine which states had the most independent citizens based on five categories of dependency:

Preventing playground burns in your children on sunny Florida days

Playground set — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Trong Nguyen Families are getting ready for more beach days, pool outings, and, of course, playground adventures as temps climb around Central Florida. But parents should be aware of a hidden risk that comes along with the warmer weather: playground equipment can burn children’s sensitive skin in a matter

South Florida makes Top 10 Metro Areas for Retail Therapy list

Lincoln Road Outdoor Retail Mall, Miami Beach, FL – Photo: Kamira/Shutterstock.com It’s likely that whoever declared that money cannot buy happiness hasn’t done their research. Because they believe that experiences are what really matter, StorageCafe set out to find the best locations for the retail therapy we all so well deserve. According to research, Miami

New threat to the Sunshine State: Invasive termites

Termites up close – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Witsawat.S The 15-by-4-foot plexiglass box initially appears to be a large work of art, perhaps an abstract representation of a leaf vein or a river delta. Then, however, you notice small, whitish objects scuttling along each vein as if they were white blood cells. Perched over