FL Governor Ron DeSantis urges Disney CEO, Bob Iger (pictured), to drop lawsuit – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Kathy Hutchins Ron DeSantis, the presidential candidate who is trailing significantly in the polls, has a message for Disney CEO Bob Iger: You owe me. A lawsuit filed by the Walt Disney Company in response to the Florida
Winn-Dixie Supermarket – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Jillian Cain Photography Florida and areas of the Southeast are experiencing a significant shake-up in the supermarket industry as German-owned Aldi purchases all Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations in the area, including those in Florida. According to a press statement from Aldi, this acquisition is a part of Southeastern
Beep Autonomous Self-Driving Shuttle at Stop – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Joni Hanebutt There will be a new kind of transportation in Orlando, Florida, and it won’t include any human drivers. Beginning later this month, a free electric, self-driving shuttle will transport people around a 1-mile (1.6-kilometer) loop in the center of Orlando. The Central Florida
*Black Pepper Food & Wine Festival not pictured; Chef making beef burgers on open kitchen at food festival event – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by: Matej Kastelic Later this month, a food-focused festival honoring South Florida’s Black-owned restaurants returns for a third time. On Saturday, August 26, the Miami-born Black Pepper Food and Wine Festival
Swarm of mosquitos over lake – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by: VladKK As the number of dengue virus infections increased this month, Florida health authorities issued a mosquito-borne sickness notice for Broward County. Miami-Dade County now joins Broward County, which includes Fort Lauderdale, as the disease spreads throughout the region. In its report on the
Senior Couple Enjoying Retirement On the Beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Daniel Myjones Florida is a great vacation spot for travelers of all ages. However, certain Sunshine State communities give visitors a laid-back vacation packed with things to do that are appropriate for mature people. These Florida communities offer a small piece of heaven, complete
Extreme heat; Florida not pictured – Playground set — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Trong Nguyen Many people consider this summer to be the hottest they can recall, and Florida has recently been the subject of numerous excessive heat warnings. However, it’s not simply the scorching sun and oppressive humidity that make outdoor play hazardous. The risk
Joe Biden – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Crush Rush On Friday, Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., moved ahead of his fellow Republicans and filed articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden. Steube asserted that it was past time to act, despite the fact that numerous congressional committees are constructing a multifaceted case to oust Biden.
Manatee eating — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: somdul A Florida’s sheriff office has a special manatee-related message for concerned county residents: “If you see [manatees], no you didn’t,” the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in Largo, Florida, about 20 miles from Tampa, wrote in a Facebook post accompanied by Marvin Gaye singing Let’s Get It
Minion Land opens in Universal Studios Florida – Pictured: Minion Cart — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Usa-Pyon Minion Land, the new area at Universal Studios Florida themed to the naughty yellow creatures from the “Despicable Me” movies, has opened formally after many weeks of soft openings and technical rehearsals. The area, which is distinguished by its