Lawmakers in Florida are considering a statewide fluoride ban

Water testing – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Irina Kozorog Two comprehensive measures that would forbid local governments from fluoridating drinking water are now making their way through Florida’s legislature. Both HB 651 and SB 700 are comprehensive legislation that address a wide range of issues, from funding for mosquito control to regulations governing the

Roads leading into and out of the Florida Keys are closed due to brush fire and smoke

Seven Mile Bridge – Florida Keys — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Mia2you A brush fire forced authorities to temporarily close U.S. 1 on Wednesday, causing hours of traffic jams for anyone attempting to enter or exit the Florida Keys. According to Monroe County spokeswoman Kristen Livengood, Card Sound Road, the only other route that connects the

What to know about Florida’s 30A picturesque highway: A hidden gem in the South

Rosemary Beach, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alan LeStourgeon Travelers from the East will soon come to Rosemary Beach’s scrub oak trees and European-style buildings as they turn into Florida’s 30A picturesque highway. Modeled after colonial buildings in New Orleans, St. Augustine, and the Dutch West Indies, the village on the Panhandle of

A Florida measure would eliminate the need for the English, Algebra requirements to graduate

English, Algebra Graduation Requirements – Pictured: Students Running at School: Shutterstock — Monkey Business Images Florida’s West Palm Beach — Florida’s public high school graduation criteria are about to be changed by a new legislative plan that would do away with the need for pupils to pass English and algebra tests in order to graduate.

Take a Luxury Tour of Florida in the 2025 Volkswagen Taos

VW Taos – Photo Source/Copyright: Volkswagen Picture the excitement in the air as you and your two companions cram themselves into a shiny 2025 Volkswagen Taos in Monterey Blue Pearl. The crew is prepared for a road trip adventure now that spring has finally arrived in South Florida with warmth and brilliant color. The Taos

In light of the current “tip fatigue,” Florida may alter service fees and auto gratuities

Service fees – Inside of a restaurant filled with guests — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Sharkshock If approved, a bill in the Florida House would alter how customers and businesses interact with gratuities and service charges. “Public Lodging and Public Food Service Establishments,” HB 535, explains the conditions under which patrons may be ejected from restaurants

This weekend, Florida is at risk for severe weather–Here’s what we know

Storm Weather Winds — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Mia2you TAMPA, FL – This weekend, a severe weather outbreak that could affect up to 150 million people in the central and eastern United States will make its way to Florida, bringing storms to the Tampa Bay region. Strong storms could potentially strike the Bay Area late Sunday

Fifth Annual SAVOR SoFLO Returns to Hollywood Beach March 29th-30th

Credit: SAVOR SoFLO Mark your calendars! SAVOR SoFLO, presented by Publix and the City of Hollywood, is returning to the sands of Hollywood Beach on March 29 and 30, 2025, with a festival that promises to be its most exciting yet. This year, SAVOR SoFLO celebrates its 5th anniversary alongside two monumental milestones: the 100th

Fourteen new eateries are added to the Florida Michelin guide

Michelin Guide – Couple cheering glasses at dinner table – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Aleksandar Milutinovic Ahead of the big star show next month, Michelin has added four additional Tampa restaurants to its Florida guide. Orlando, Tampa, and Miami were among the 14 new “recommended” restaurants in the state that were added to the

As the state deploys extra police to popular vacation destinations, Fort Lauderdale welcomes spring breakers

Beachgoers sprawled throughout Miami Beach during spring break – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Angela N Perryman Compared to its southern neighbor, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is adopting a different spring break message strategy. When Miami Beach police noticed a rise in crime over spring break starting around 2020, they started a reality TV-themed