After traveling 34,000 miles, a 1,400-pound great white shark makes an appearance off the coast of Florida on New Year’s Day

Great White Shark – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Martin Prochazkacz Off the shore of Daytona Beach, Florida, on New Year’s Day, a massive great white shark almost the size of a car was spotted. Since he was first tagged in Nova Scotia, researchers have been tracking the male shark, named Breton, who weighs over

Florida abortion legislation surpasses 863K signatures en route to the 2024 ballot

Protestors in favor of abortion rights – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Stephanie Kenner Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment to guarantee abortion rights are moving closer to gathering the necessary number of signatures, with just one month to go.  863,876 valid signatures on the petition for the proposition were shown on the Florida Division

Here’s why there might be a lot of fog on the roadways in Central Florida on New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day – Foggy road and trees – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Anastasiia Selezniova Parts of Central Florida are ringing in 2024 with heavy fog.  A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Orange County, Northern Lake County, Southern Lake County, Seminole County, and Inland Volusia County until at least 10 a.m. on

Know the new law and the one that’s being considered while driving in Florida

Driving on South Florida Highway – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Julian Prizont-Cado While driving in Florida, you’ll now want to aim to “move it, move it.” The “Move Over” statute in Florida, HB 425, is being amended. The new provisions will take effect on January 1. Not only emergency vehicles but also disabled automobiles

The Big Apple loses out to Orlando, Florida, as the greatest American city for New Year’s Eve celebrations

Fireworks show in Orlando, FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: VIAVAL TOURS According to recent research, the Sunshine State’s rise at the expense of New York now includes recognition as the greatest spot in the country to celebrate New Year’s Eve.  According to WalletHub’s research this month, Orlando, Florida, has overtaken New York City

Five enjoyable activities to do in Brevard from December 29 to January 4

Brevard County – Historic Old Melbourne Beach Pier sign — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Thomas Kelley New Year’s Eve at Brevard Zoo Sunday, December 31st from 10 a.m. to noon is the perfect time for the whole family to ring in the new year without staying up past anyone’s bedtime at Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham

On Christmas Eve, a sizable group of surfing Santas paddled out across Florida

Surfing Santas at Cocoa Beach, Florida event in 2021 — Courtesy: Shutterstock — catlauren Surfers gathered in Cocoa Beach, Florida, Kelly Slater’s hometown, early on Christmas Eve morning for the annual Surfing Santas celebration.  Roughly ten thousand festively inclined individuals turned up.  They paddled out, surfed, and drank bloody marys in celebration of musician Jimmy

Christmas Day marked the start of significant weather changes in Central Florida

Seaside cold weather in Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Kristi Blokhin A few light raindrops had fallen on Christmas Eve, but this isolated pattern of rain quickly ended. On Sunday, it was predicted that an area of low pressure would travel eastward from the Texas and Louisiana region toward the Sunshine State. The moisture that

Florida State takes the first step toward an attempted exit by suing ACC for rights grant and withdrawal fees

ACC Network – Florida State University fans gather for a FSU Seminole football game in Doak Campbell Stadium. — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Ruth Peterkin In a significant first step toward a possible exit, the Florida State Board of Trustees unanimously decided on Friday to sue the ACC, contesting the league’s grant of rights and withdrawal

New laws in Florida that will take effect on January 1, 2024

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs new laws — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Hunter Crenian The Florida Legislature adopted many bills, and Governor Ron DeSantis signed them into law. Among these are amendments to current laws about bail and pretrial release. Another law transfers Department of Children and Families (DCF) child protection investigations from seven sheriff’s offices.