Universities in South Florida see significant increases in U.S. News’ yearly college rankings

College rankings – Florida Atlantic University (FAU) — Courtesy: Image by Jillian Cain Photography from Shutterstock The three largest institutions in South Florida saw significant gains this year in U.S. News & World Report’s yearly rankings of the nation’s top national universities. While Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University shot up to 20 or

Buy or rent in Florida? What Florida researchers recommend for homebuyers

Homeowners looking to buy or rent (Not pictured); Empty Homes Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Artazum According to data from Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University, rent rates may continue to grow in South Florida. Is it therefore wiser to buy or rent right now for people migrating to the Sunshine State? One hundred

Final Four: Lamont Butler of San Diego State hits a buzzer-beater and defeats Florida Atlantic

Final Four Update – Florida Atlantic University signage (FAU) — Courtesy: Image by Jillian Cain Photography from Shutterstock The national championship is on the line for San Diego State. On Saturday night in Houston, Lamont Butler made a jump shot as the clock ran down to give the Aztecs a 72-71 victory over Florida Atlantic.

What is that smell? Central Florida’s coast is covered in tons of foul seaweed

Stinky Seaweed Covering Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by nomis_h If you’re looking to visit the beach soon, you may encounter a foul stench and sand that is covered in brown seaweed. Sargassum, a type of seaweed, is arriving in record quantities this year on the coast of Central Florida, according to researchers, and

FAU female athletes offered NIL deals from Florida Panthers

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) — Courtesy: Image by Jillian Cain Photography from Shutterstock The Florida Panthers National Hockey League Team offered endorsement deals early Wednesday morning to every female college athlete attending Florida Atlantic University. The Panthers created a “FLA Athlete” program this summer after the state of Florida passed a law that ensures college