A developer is bringing a project with 9,000 homes to Florida

Sarasota, FL Aerial Drone – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Suncoast Aerials A project to construct about 9,000 homes as part of the Winchester Ranch development along North Port has been recommended for approval by the Sarasota County Planning Commission. The final decision will be made by the county commission at some point in early

Florida will be hit by an Arctic polar vortex. How cold will it get?

Couple Walking on Beach During Cold Front, FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Kristi Blokhin Are you prepared for more frigid Christmas weather? According to AccuWeather analysts, a polar vortex system could bring two or more cold waves to Florida this week. According to AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Meteorologist Paul Pastelok, “two to three more rounds of

DeSantis has a gradual plan to do away with property taxes in Florida, with a ballot requirement for 2026

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Hunter Crenian The following regulatory actions for the state’s endeavor to do away with property taxes on primary houses in Florida were outlined by Governor Ron DeSantis. “People are being pinched across the economy in a lot of things,” DeSantis stated on Friday’s episode of

Drivers in Florida Feel Fearless with the Mitsubishi S-AWC

Photo Source/Copyright: Mitsubishi You are aware of the daily reality of erratic tropical weather if you drive in Davie, Florida. The pavement is dry one minute, and then a sudden downpour transforms well-known routes into slippery, dangerous places where hydroplaning and skidding are a constant menace. In this tough environment, your car needs more than

Before the cooldown, a cold front is delivering heavy rain to Central Florida

Central Florida skyline at Orlando’s Eola Lake at dusk during Christmas season — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Sean Pavone Orlando, Fl. – A disorganized chain of weather systems is expected to arrive this weekend, changing Central Florida’s weather over the next few days from sunny and warm to rainy and cold. FRIDAY A fading

Anything that obscures or modifies license plates, such as frames, coverings, or clear shields, is prohibited by a new Florida legislation

Florida License Plates — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Lutsenko_Oleksandr Tampa, Fl. – Anything that blocks or modifies a driver’s license plate is prohibited by a regulation that went into effect on October 1. It has coverings, frames, and even transparent shields. “We want to make sure that an officer, trooper, or a deputy can

Florida home prices are expected to decline even further in 2026

Home prices are going to drop – Pictured: Homes in Celebration District, Orlando, FL. – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Box Lab After several years of decline, fresh estimates from the Realtor.com® 2026 national housing forecast indicate that home prices in Florida will likely continue to decline next year. In 2026, median sales prices for

These are all of the new Florida laws that will go into force next month

New Florida Laws – Pictured: A gavel with the Floridan flag in the background. Photo: niroworld/Shutterstock.com TALLAHASSEE, FL – The most recent legislative session in Florida resulted in the approval of more than 200 new laws this year. A small number of these laws are scheduled to go into effect on New Year’s Day, but

According to a state audit, Florida state parks have a $759 million backlog of maintenance & repairs that need to be made

Florida State Parks – Pictured: Located in Florida, Ichetucknee Springs State Park – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Joanne Dale Visitor centers are getting older. Septic tanks are outdated. There is an absence of ramps and accessible sidewalks. Florida’s state park system has a nearly $759 million backlog in repairs to maintain and improve Floridians’

Where does Florida stand as the wild coaching carousel approaches its last weekend?

University of Florida Gators — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Gregory Reed The coaching carousel usually goes into overdrive on the Sunday after the conclusion of the college football regular season, when there is usually a frenzy of activity. However, given the number of jobs (14) that became available before the season ended, this year’s “Black Sunday”