A deeper dive into the growing rivalry between Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom

Courtesy: YES Market Media – Shutterstock– Juno Beach, Florida, USA – June 30, 2020: Governor Florida Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom rival, speaking to a crowd. California Governor Gavin Newsom claims there is “no chance on God’s green earth” that he will run for president in 2024. However, he wants to make it apparent that Florida

Memorial Day events in Central Florida

Memorial Day – American flags lowered to half mast in bright blue sky – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by lazyllama On the final Monday in May, Memorial Day is honored in remembrance of the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. armed forces. In the years following the Civil War,

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces he is entering the 2024 U.S. presidential race 

Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally in Tampa, Florida, on July 31, 2018 – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb On Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis formally entered the 2024 presidential race through a Twitter event with tech billionaire Elon Musk where he anticipated making his candidacy known

Submerged Florida island reveals Civil War-era cemetery

Civil War Union Soldiers in Trenches on June 9, 1864 – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Everett Collection In the summer of 2016, Joshua Marano was flying over the Gulf of Mexico when he observed an unusual pattern in the water. Mr. Marano, a National Park Service maritime archaeologist, reviewed some antique nautical charts in

Florida’s permitless carry law–5 things to know

Permitless Carry – Man shooting gun at gun range – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Prath Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law allowing people to carry concealed weapons in public without a permit or training. Before the actual start of the legislative session, almost all of the legislation’s committee stops were completed

Florida House passes the permitless carry bill

Permitless Carry – Protestors rallying for gun control – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Heidi Besen A bill allowing gun owners to carry a concealed weapon without state permission was approved by lawmakers in the Florida House of Representatives on Friday. Following passing the bill by a vote of 76-32, HB-543 will now proceed to

Miami mayhem is caused by Florida spring break revelers while chaos is avoided in Fort Lauderdale

Beachgoers sprawled throughout Miami Beach during spring break – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Angela N Perryman Miami Beach was completely destroyed by violent spring break parties, but Fort Lauderdale, Florida, roughly an hour up the coast, was where the fun continued. Coeds in bikinis traveled to popular coastal holiday destinations in the Sunshine State

Five family-friendly vacations in Florida that aren’t at Disney World

Cocoa Beach Pier – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Zhukova Valentyna The majority of people immediately think of Disney World when considering family-friendly holidays in Florida. There is so much more to Florida than its amusement parks, even if we all adore Mickey Mouse and everything he has to offer. Florida’s year-round pleasant weather is ideal for

This Florida gem is the Sunshine State’s oldest restaurant!

A look inside the interior of Columbia restaurant in Tampa’s Ybor City — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Sharkshock In addition to being the oldest restaurant in Florida, The Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City also has the title of largest Spanish restaurant in the world. Casimiro Hernandez, Sr. opened the Columbia Restaurant in 1905, and it has

Florida Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk was ejected from game after getting revenge on Devils captain Nico Hischier

Aerial view of FLA Live Arena, site of the Tkachuk fight – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media Matthew Tkachuk recognized his chance and seized it. After the New Jersey Devils’ empty-net goal on Wednesday night, a furious brawl broke out in the closing seconds of Florida’s 4-2 loss to New Jersey. After