South Beach, Miami, Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Mia2you In contrast to warning stories about high inflation and economic difficulties, U.S. spending is increasing. In addition to our ingrained love of retail therapy, the pandemic and the ensuing emphasis on the here and now have had a significant impact on people’s views toward purchasing. The
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 For the time being at least, the biggest swing state in the country is becoming one of the least known. Due to its reputation as a crucial state
Dolphins doing pirouettes in a water theme park — Courtesy: Shutterstock — cfg1978 Despite its unintended nature, Florida’s first theme park has managed to overcome the intimidating presence of its more modern Orlando contemporaries and remains a haven for tourists seeking marine education. If you head northeast on Florida’s A1A about eighteen miles south of
Sky High Gas Prices — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Laura Gangi Pond According to AAA, gas prices in Florida have decreased by 13 cents this week. According to industry watcher GasBuddy, prices in the Miami area decreased by 13 1/2 cents a gallon, or roughly 22 cents less than a month ago and 46 cents less
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Amonarch This Halloween, visitors to Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights will be entering cinematic history when they enter the Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines home. The West Coast version of this home is situated on Sound Stage 12, the exact sound stage where
Coral reef – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Goinyk Production A planned transaction involving the acquisition of a historic but aging ocean liner by a Florida county could result in the creation of the world’s largest artificial reef. However, the plan encountered a roadblock on Tuesday when Okaloosa County, a coastal community in the Florida
Venezuelan election protest against Maduro – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by OSCAR GONZALEZ FUENTES Fort Lauderdale, FL. – Nicolás Maduro’s aircraft was taken by the United States and flown to an airstrip in South Florida. Officials concluded it was purchased in violation of sanctions imposed against Venezuela, according to CNN, which broke the story. The
Stephen King book collection on library bookshelf – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ned Snowman Horror novelist Stephen King, who is highly regarded, responded angrily when he learned that Florida had prohibited 23 of his books from being used in school libraries. Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida enacted legislation in 2022 prohibiting the use of
University of Florida Gators – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Gregory Reed For Florida, the 2024 season could not have gotten off to a worse start. The Gators lost to Miami 41–17 at home on Saturday due to overwhelming odds. In Gainesville, the Hurricanes upset the record for most points scored in a Week 1
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media Following significant political and public outcry, Gov. Ron DeSantis is rescinding his administration’s plans to add golf courses, pickleball courts, and 350-room hotels to Florida state parks, at least for the time being. DeSantis made his first comments since the state’s intentions