More Red Lobster locations in Florida are set to close

Red Lobster restaurant – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tada Images According to a recent article from restaurantbusinessonline.com, Red Lobster plans to close more locations around the US. The company allegedly stated in bankruptcy filings on Thursday that it has turned down leases for 23 failing locations, which it intends to close by August 31. The popular

Florida’s primary will determine the U.S. Senate race, although the main focus will be on state and municipal elections

Florida Primary – Pictured: Florida Senate – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Cheri Alguire TALLAHASSEE, FL. – The Florida primary on Tuesday is going to be very low-key in comparison to the crazy turns and twists of the presidential election. The sole statewide contest on the ballot is for Republican Rick Scott’s Senate seat; Scott will find

Four Idyllic Small Towns Along Florida’s Gulf Coast

Perdido Key, Florida Gulf Coast — Courtesy: Shutterstock — George Dodd III The Gulf Coast is many things to many people, from manatees and leisurely swimming in iridescent waters to visiting state parks and museums. Amazing fishing, golfing, and dining can be found along the Gulf Coast, which stretches from western Florida to the border

When will Florida see its solar eclipse in 2024?

Solar eclipse – Courtesy: Shutterstock by aeonWAVE The complete solar eclipse that will occur on Monday, April 8 is only a day away. The Great North American Eclipse’s path of totality will begin in the South Pacific Ocean between Mexico and New Zealand, cross into Oklahoma from Mexico, and then proceed northeast (diagonally) across the

Off the coast of Florida, the SpaceX Dragon spaceship carrying Crew 7 astronauts splashes down

SpaceX Dragon Spaceship splashes back down in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Evgenyiqw After almost six months of performing research and science on the International Space Station (ISS), four astronauts have safely returned to Earth. At 5:47 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, astronauts from NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), the Japan Aerospace Exploration

Snow in the Sunshine State? Strong cold front brings a rare, wintry mix to the Panhandle on Tuesday

Wintry mix hits Florida Panhandle – Woman sitting near fireplace with mug in hand – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alina Rosanova On Tuesday morning, snow fell in some surprising places in North Florida! In the far west of the Florida Panhandle on Tuesday, an unusual wintry mix made landfall. When people woke up, a

This Florida slang expression baffled both some Floridians and Americans from other states

Slang in dictionary – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Erce One of the oddest things to come out of Florida may be its lingo, despite the state’s reputation for having some of the craziest stories and happenings. While several states in the country have their own unique variations of odd words, in South Dakota, a

According to OpenTable, the Top 100 U.S. restaurants for outdoor dining list includes 17 in Florida

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

When will South Florida gas stations return back to normal after the shortage?

Gas shortage sign on pump — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Heidi Besen Gas shortages at several gas stations in South Florida were caused by historic floods in Broward County, but that should soon change, according to AAA on Monday. The Port Everglades petroleum terminals, which serve as a hub for nearly 40 percent of

Yelp releases Top 100 restaurants in Florida for 2022

Yelp sticker seen at the entrance of a restaurant – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Tada Images There is much more to Florida than surf and turf, despite the fact that the Sunshine State is famous for its fresh seafood, key lime pie, and exotic umbrella cocktails. You may find some of the top locations