Emergency declared for much of Florida as potential tropical storm builds in the Gulf of Mexico

Tropical storm in Caribbean blowing gusts of wind against palm trees – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Drew McArthur As a weather system off the coast of Mexico was expected to become a tropical storm by Sunday, forecasters are warning of potential flash flooding and landslides across the eastern Yucatan peninsula and western Cuba, and

Elvis Presley’s ‘lost’ 1962 red Lockheed JetStar, which was left in the desert for 40 years, has finally made it to Florida

Elvis Presley Records – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Stefano Chiacchiarini ’74 Elvis Presley’s treasured private aircraft will be converted into an RV after spending nearly 40 years in a desert in New Mexico. On January 8, the day before the King of Rock and Roll would have been 88, YouTube influencer James Webb of Jimmy’s World

Take a stroll through the ill-fated Cross Florida Barge Canal’s history on ‘The Island’ in Ocala

Ocala, Fl. – Part of the Florida Barge Canal – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by TAMMY M JOHNSON In the 1970s, President Richard Nixon halted the Trans Florida Barge Canal’s construction in response to environmentalist protests, putting an ill-fated scheme that had been conceived decades before to an end. Since the advent of the Spanish

There’s a risk that iguanas will start falling from the sky when a cold front drops temperatures across the Sunshine State through Sunday

Seaside Cold Front, FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Kristi Blokhin A cold front moving through the Southeast will bring temperatures down throughout the weekend, making it feel more like winter after a mild start to the month. Temperatures more typical of January will return on Friday after the South and Midwest enjoyed warmer temperatures on

The state of Florida has just received its first Michelin-starred restaurants

Fine Dining; Michelin Guide – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by BorisK9 The Michelin Guide is a fantastic way to quickly find your way into the top restaurants in any given city. However, the challenge for avid traveling foodies is that the guide isn’t everywhere–yet. Stunning food-filled cities such as Cape Town in South Africa, and

Clouds and storms lingered for the start of the blood moon eclipse

Blood Moon – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Chris Harwood The Earth, sun, and moon put on a celestial show this weekend as it unfolded Sunday night into early Monday in the U.S.  The eastern half of North America and all of South and Central America were prime areas to view the eclipse, while partial

A new generation of the Chevy Trax crossover is coming in 2023

2023 Chevy Trax — Photo Source/Copyright: Chevrolet Media Attention all SUV and compact car enthusiasts! A new and improved generation of the Chevrolet Trax crossover is heading on down. Its more luxurious rival, the Buick Encore, shares a similar platform and mechanisms, but unfortunately, is getting axed. However, the Trax model is here to stay.

2022 Jeep Renegade Goes (RED)

2022 Jeep Renegade Goes Red – Photo Source/Copyright: Stellantis The 2022 Jeep Renegade has something new in store for consumers, taking its best-in-class off-road capability and sporting a striking appearance to match. The all-new (Jeep)RED Renegade special edition is available for order in the U.S. as part of Stellantis’ (Jeep’s parent company) partnership with the

Alligators just want to have fun! Images taken in the Florida Everglades show predators at play

Alligators Florida Everglades — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Thierry Eidenweil Remarkable images posted to social media channels over the past week feature alligators playing with a football and chasing a remote control boat around a lake, seeming to confirm a Tennessee university study that found that crocodilians like to have fun too. An image posted to

Giant flying Joro spider multiplying across the East Coast could soon invade Florida

Joro spider, a type of orb-weaver spider native to Japan — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Dave Hansche Americans living on the East Coast may soon find themselves facing an invasion of giant flying spiders. Large enough to cover the palm of your hand, the Joro spider is quite intimidating. But will these creatures pose a problem