In its first year, Universal’s new Epic Universe park is expected to bring in $2 billion for Florida

Epic Universe, Universal Orlando – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ward Aerial Works Orlando is about to experience epic things. In just over a month, Universal will formally open its newest theme park, the first significant theme park in the Florida region in 25 years, which will cause a significant upheaval in the travel and

Stanley Cup playoffs every day: Cats vs. Bolts starts, three Game 2s

Stanley Cup Playoffs Trophy — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Leonard Zhukovsky In the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, seven of eight first-round series have already started, and Tuesday marks the start of No. 8. Both the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers appear to be serious Stanley Cup contenders when the Battle of Florida gets underway

Fort Lauderdale officials stage a rip current safety demonstration following a series of rip currents

Surfers by rip current – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Exotico y Barato Photos WSVN, Fort Lauderdale, Florida – In response to a recent spate of rip current-related incidents, Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue conducted a rip current safety demonstration. The Fort Lauderdale Beach location of the safety demonstration was close to Vistamar Street and A1A.

This Florida city is being considered by Buc-ee’s for their first Southwest Florida location

The exterior of a Buc-ee’s gas station — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Joni Hanebutt There might be a new location in southwest Florida where you can acquire your favorite $5 or less treats. According to reports, Buc-ee’s, the greatest tourism destination in the South, is considering opening a new facility in the Sunshine State. The popular

Glass House Boca Raton Reaches Agreement with Maxim Capital for $9 Million in Early Work Financing

Glass House Boca Raton – Credit: Duree & Company, Inc. BOCA RATON, FLA. (April 21, 2025) – Developer 280 E Palmetto Park Road LLC’s Glass House Boca Raton, the first modern glass building in the heart of downtown Boca Raton, closed on $9 million in early work development financing from Maxim Capital. The transaction was

Five eateries in Florida win Michelin stars

Michelin starred restaurants (Not pictured) – Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive restaurants – Photo Credit: baileyc1/Shutterstock.com The prestigious Michelin Star designation has been awarded to five restaurants in Florida, expanding its top-notch food scene. Many people acknowledge it as a measure of culinary brilliance. The announcement was made Thursday night at Disney’s opulent Orlando resort. According

Florida is home to three of the best small towns in the South

Surf Hotspot: Cocoa Beach, Florida Pier – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by lunamarina Three Florida villages are charming and among the best in the South, a new survey shows. Results released April 9 listed the towns as smaller sites for “relaxing getaways, cultural immersion, outdoor adventures, and culinary delights” for vacationers. The ranked locations are:

After ceasing citrus operations, a major Florida producer intends to construct a new city

Mass of ripe citrus fruits oranges in metal container and working conveyor — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tanya Kalian Fort Myers, Florida — Only months after declaring it would stop growing citrus at the conclusion of this year’s season, one of Florida’s largest citrus farmers intends to construct a 3,000-acre (1,200-hectare) community in southwest Florida. According

Graduate in Style in Fort Myers: Jeep Wrangler Sport

Photo Source/Copyright: Jeep Presenting a car that promises adventure and investment possibilities is a great way to celebrate graduation, which is a significant milestone. For recent graduates from Fort Myers, Florida, the 2025 Jeep Wrangler Sport SUV is the perfect graduation gift. It is more than just a means of transportation; for people embarking on

Charlie Ward will coach basketball at Florida A&M

Charlie Ward new Florida A&M basketball coach (not pictured): Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Kit Leong According to sources who spoke to ESPN, Charlie Ward, a former Heisman Trophy winner and first-round NBA draft pick, will take over as Florida A&M’s men’s basketball coach. According to sources, Ward is completing an agreement to become the