Seaweed pollution along Miami Beach, Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Sergii Figurnyi According to Florida scientists, they have discovered a “tipping point” in the Atlantic Ocean’s meteorological conditions that led to massive clumps of toxic seaweed flooding Caribbean beaches in recent summers. A surplus of nutrients in the water, such as nitrogen and phosphorus from
Remote work hotspot – St. Augustine, FL. – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone ST. AUGUSTINE, FL. – When Lori Matthias and her husband relocated to St. Augustine, Florida, in 2023, they were sick of Atlanta traffic. The desire to be nearer to their adult children drove Mike Waldron and his wife to relocate
Florida License Plates — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Lutsenko_Oleksandr TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida may mandate that cars in the state carry two license plates as part of a plan intended to assist authorities in apprehending hit-and-run drivers. The “Lilly Glaubach Act,” named for a 13-year-old Tampa girl who was hit by a car while
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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