Florida’s ancient citrus groves may be replaced by this ancient tree as farmers look for other crops

Pongamia tree (pictured) is replacing the Florida citrus tree – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Pics Man24 In Florida, an old tree from India is growing in groves where citrus trees once thrived, and it may contribute to the country’s renewable energy supply. Two deadly diseases, citrus canker and greening, have virtually destroyed much of

FSU changes its academic logo and saves the Seminole head for athletics

Doak Campbell Stadium, home of FSU Football, in Tallahassee, Florida, United States on February 15, 2020. Photo: C5 Media/Shutterstock.com Following a recent, subdued revamping, Florida State University’s buses, social media accounts, and website are all done out in a new logo. Going forward, the university’s identity will be centered around a straightforward design that prominently

Kia EV9 Wins 2024 Mama Favorite Plug-In Vehicle Award

In 2020, the Kia Telluride was the biggest SUV in the company’s lineup and was rapidly ascending to the title of most awarded SUV in history. The Telluride has been celebrating its success ever since taking home the “Triple Crown” of the Automotive Awards, which includes NACTOY 2020, Car Driver 10 Best, and MotorTrend SUV

Over the Fourth of July weekend, Hurricane Beryl may bring “life-threatening” rip currents to Florida beaches

Hurricane Aerial View – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by elRoce Orlando, Florida – As Hurricane Beryl moves through the Caribbean and approaches the Gulf of Mexico this week, there may be rip current hazards for Florida beaches. Forecasters say that in addition to Florida’s east coast beaches along the Gulf Coast, there may be an

It took 30 years to prepare for the Florida Panthers Stanley Cup parade

Stanley Cup Champions – Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Ben Ezra Wet from the rain that fell on Fort Lauderdale Beach the day of their celebration, they walked to the stage. The Florida Panthers, however, were determined to celebrate their first Stanley Cup in team history despite a little rain.

The Supreme Court continues to halt efforts to control social media platforms in Texas and Florida

United States Supreme Court building — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Steve Heap WASHINGTON (AP) – The Texas and Florida attempts to restrict how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube, and other social media companies control content uploaded by their users were halted on Monday by the Supreme Court. In response to the firms’ trade groups’ challenges, the justices

Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers is having the “best week” after winning the Stanley Cup

Matthew Tkachuk wins Stanley Cup Trophy — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Leonard Zhukovsky On Friday, Matthew Tkachuk invited reporters into his home to discuss the Stanley Cup festivities, the significance of the title for his family, and the team’s response to the Edmonton Oilers’ valiant comeback attempt. Tkachuk was eager to celebrate at home after the

Ron DeSantis stops beach closures in Florida despite warnings of “fecal pollution”

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Hunter Crenian A law that would have allowed the state to close beaches if testing revealed the water does not meet the state’s health requirements has been rejected by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. DeSantis made the announcement this week, even though just two months prior, Florida residents

Florida sports betting case is not taken up by the US Supreme Court

Sports Betting – Aerial View on New Hard Rock Casino – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media Since the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider a challenge to the tribe’s negotiated gambling arrangement with the state, online sports betting in Florida is here to stay for the time being, and it

A new airport has the potential to boost a rural Florida community’s economy. Is the labor force prepared?

Airport – Courtesy: Peter Titmuss – Shutterstock An estimated $300 million in freight hubs, the new “Airglades” airport is expected to alter the economy of one of the poorest counties in Florida. The project, which could create more than 1,400 new, highly trained employment in this mostly agricultural region on the border of the Everglades,