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
“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:
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
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
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
Gainesville, Florida, USA Downtown Cityscape & Restaurants – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone Recently released inspection records from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation reveal that five restaurants in Central Florida were forced to temporarily close their doors after health inspectors discovered they were not following all state regulations on sanitation
Miss America pageant contestants – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Everett Collection This week, the national Miss America pageant will be held in Orlando, with the 2024 theme being “Bringing Back the Magic.” In the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, preliminary and final rounds of the Miss America’s
FL plans on using socialist model towards insurance premiums (not pictured) – Property Insurance Market – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alexander Raths Legislators in Florida are thinking about extending the coverage of additional properties by the state-backed Citizen Property Insurance to address the state’s insurance crisis, as about 15 significant insurers have left the
Silhouettes of aliens creature on dark background (Miami Mall not pictured) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by FOTOKITA Police assembling, teenagers sprinting, and a gray patch that seems to be moving: This week, on social media, footage from a Miami outdoor mall gave rise to hysterical allegations that aliens had touched down on Earth. However,
Florida Strawberry Festival, Central Florida Ticket Counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: EWY Media New year, fresh experiences to create! The plethora of events in Central Florida is the greatest thing about being a resident! Here’s a list of some of the biggest festivals and events that will be held in Central Florida this