Florida is currently the U.S.’s second-most valuable housing market, according to report

South Florida – Housing Market – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by pisaphotography According to a Zillow survey, Florida has surpassed New York to become the second-most valuable U.S. housing market. Four Florida markets are among the top six where home prices have increased since the epidemic began: Tampa (+88.9%), Miami (+86.6%), Jacksonville (+82.4%), and Orlando

The coldest air of the winter season is on its way to Florida

Coldest weather of the season coming to Florida – Woman sitting near fireplace with mug in hand – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alina Rosanova Some of the coldest air of the season so far is headed for Central Florida in our next big cold air punch. Monday’s front will bring clouds for the first

Central Florida’s skies illuminated by the Orionid meteor shower

Meteor shower – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Makarov Konstantin In Central Florida, the 2023 Orionid meteor shower was visible between Saturday night and Sunday early morning. There was no better place to be than outside, not just in the afternoon but also overnight, as the weekend forecast called for clear skies. Right about midnight

There have been reports of damage caused by recent tornadoes in Florida

Tornadoes touch down in Florida – Pictured: Waterspout Water Tornado – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by aramiu After damage in the Tampa Bay area, Florida faces a second day of tornado risk. The Southeast U.S., which is suffering from a severe drought, has benefited from rain brought by a tropical disturbance, but Florida is seeing

Central Florida marks the beginning of Mental Illness Awareness Week

Hands holding green happy smile face – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by SewCreamStudio Mental Illness Awareness Week is the first week in October. In 1990, Congress formally declared the first full week of October to be MIAW in honor of the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s efforts to increase awareness of the condition. Since then,

Upcoming Oktoberfest events throughout Central Florida

Beer mugs with fresh pretzels at Oktoberfest – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by r.classen Now that fall is here, Oktoberfest events are being celebrated all across Central Florida. From the middle of September through the first Sunday in October, the largest beer festival in the world is held in Munich, Germany. However, numerous locations in

Orlando unveils self-driving shuttle to transport travelers around the Downtown area

Beep Autonomous Self-Driving Shuttle at Stop – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Joni Hanebutt There will be a new kind of transportation in Orlando, Florida, and it won’t include any human drivers. Beginning later this month, a free electric, self-driving shuttle will transport people around a 1-mile (1.6-kilometer) loop in the center of Orlando. The Central Florida

Universal Studios Florida officially opens Minion Land

Minion Land opens in Universal Studios Florida – Pictured: Minion Cart — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Usa-Pyon Minion Land, the new area at Universal Studios Florida themed to the naughty yellow creatures from the “Despicable Me” movies, has opened formally after many weeks of soft openings and technical rehearsals. The area, which is distinguished by its

As severe weather ravages the region, 43 million people across the South are at risk

Truck driving through severe weather conditions – Courtesy: Image by David Mark from Pixabay As storms hit the Lower Mississippi Valley and central Gulf Coast states Sunday night, 43 million people in the southern United States are at danger for severe weather, which could include heavy rain, hail, and damaging winds. In the lower Mississippi

The NWS says that a tornado with winds of up to 100 mph touched down in Central Florida

Tornado Damage — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Dustie An EF-1 tornado was reported to have made landfall in Central Florida on Wednesday night. It traveled about a mile and caused major damage to up to 50 residences in its path. The tornado came down near the Lighthouse Landing subdivision in South Patrick Shores, a