After a record-breaking season, the Florida Renaissance Festival returns for its best year yet

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Jousting at Florida Renaissance Festival – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sunshower Shots In its thirty-season history, the Florida Renaissance Festival recently experienced its most incredible year. After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, ticket sales were better than ever, with organizers reporting over 100,000 attendees. Additionally, a record number of first-timers attended the

Ravaging canine flu makes its way into the Sunshine State

Posted on by Krystal S | 9026 Views | 10 min read

Dog being nasal swabbed after suspected canine flu – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by yangtak In the U.S., a ravaging canine influenza virus is spreading. A highly contagious H3N2 virus outbreak has been reported by veterinarians in California, Texas, North Carolina, and now Florida. There is no proof, according to experts, that the virus spreads

For the first time ever, Florida’s workforce concluded the year greater than New York’s

Posted on by Mike D. | 21012 Views | 12 min read

Workforce – Employees discussing in an office – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by GaudiLab For the first time in 2022, Florida’s economic development caused the Sunshine State to surpass New York in terms of the number of employed workers at the end of the year. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

New Smyrna Beach, Florida, has been named the “deadliest beach” in the country

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Aerial view of New Smyrna Beach, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sky Cinema The ideal retreat may be a day at a Florida beach. People from all over the world visit our beaches for a day out with friends and family because they have miles of sand, sunshine, and crashing ocean waves. However,

Recreational marijuana proposal in Florida clears its first hurdle

Posted on by Mike D. | 25435 Views | 20 min read

Large marijuana grow operation – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Canna Obscura Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize marijuana for recreational use have cleared a first obstacle to appear on the ballot in 2024 by submitting a sufficient number of petition signatures to warrant a review of the proposal by the Florida

In Florida, left-hand-lane driving might be outlawed in 2024

Posted on by Melissa P | 10568 Views | 11 min read

Driving on South Florida Highway – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Julian Prizont-Cado Recently introduced legislation in the Florida Senate aims to fine motorists who “continuously” drive in the left lane without intending to pass. Vehicles would not be allowed to continuously travel “in the furthermost left-hand lane of certain roadways,” i.e., streets, highways, and

2023 Gasparilla Festival brings thousands of visitors to Tampa, Florida

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Pirate raid boats in the water with a view of the city of Tampa during Gasparilla Festival – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Yes I Shoot Models Arrrgh! The 2023 Gasparilla Pirate Festival is over in a flash and numerous scallywags flocked to Tampa’s streets to take advantage of the bonanza. On Saturday, more than

Florida’s favorite fast food restaurant might surprise you!

Posted on by Krystal S | 19041 Views | 9 min read

Fast food restaurant counter – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sorbis Whether you love it or hate it, there is no doubt that Americans and people all around the world continue to consume a lot of fast food. Fast food can be affordable, practical, and even tasty when you’re in a need of a quick

Over 7,600 fake nursing diplomas in alleged wire fraud scheme were issued in Florida

Posted on by Mike D. | 32389 Views | 15 min read

Nursing – Nurse holding patient’s hand – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by sasirin pamai Following the discovery of an alleged conspiracy at three South Florida nursing schools by federal agents, thousands of currently employed nurses in the United States may be using phony academic qualifications. According to the Department of Justice, the now-closed institutions allegedly

Satellites from the NOAA helped in the rescue of 106 lives in Florida in 2022

Posted on by Melissa P | 25562 Views | 10 min read

NOAA Hurricane Satellite – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alex Erwin A brand-new fleet of cutting-edge technology has launched into orbit over the previous ten years. Several new NOAA satellites have expanded the scope of weather tracking, climate change, air quality, and so much more thanks to their birds-eye view. In addition to being more