DeSantis takes action to put direct state control over Disney’s special Florida district, Reedy Creek

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Reedy Creek Special District; Disney Logo — Courtesy: Shutterstock — chrisdorney In an effort to sever the entertainment giant’s decades-long partnership with the Sunshine State, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will attempt to directly place Disney’s special governing district under state control. The self-governing section of Reedy Creek, which is currently de facto administered by The

Miami Dolphins win first postseason berth in seven years

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Mike McDaniel, Miami Dolphins head coach —Image by: Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images The videoboards at Hard Rock Stadium quickly changed from the celebration graphics to live coverage of the Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots game after the Miami Dolphins 11-6 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. Most of the Dolphins’

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis activates National Guard in response to uptick of migrants in Florida Keys

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Florida National Guard Headquarters – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Avaniks After hundreds of migrants have arrived in the Florida Keys, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has activated the state National Guard to bolster local authorities. In order to mobilize the Guard and urge Florida law enforcement agencies and other organizations to provide resources to

Florida high school’s transgender bathroom ban is upheld by appeals court

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Man Holding Transgender Flag – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by nito After a five-year legal battle, a Florida school district’s policy of dividing restrooms in schools according to biological sex has been upheld by a federal appeals court as being lawful. The St. Johns County School Board’s requirement that transgender students use facilities that correspond

Tampa named ‘Best city to live in Florida’ by Forbes

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Ybor Historic District in Tampa, Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: kanphiphat Tampa is ranked first in a new list by Forbes Advisor of the top locations to live in Florida. Tampa was named the best place to live in the Sunshine State, citing “pristine beaches,” positive attractions for families and young adults, and

In 2023, select drivers will be eligible to receive 50 percent credit on toll bills

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Cars driving through toll booths — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: magico110 You might receive a substantially lower toll roads bill this year thanks to a new measure that Governor DeSantis signed into law, which intends to save the typical commuter $400 annually. It is one of a list of new laws set to take

In 2022, the Florida Lottery raised over $2.3 billion for education initiatives

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Florida Lottery – Scratch-off ticket counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: The Toidi In the fiscal year 2021–2022, the Florida Lottery stated that it transferred $2.3 billion to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF). This is the second year in a row that contributions to education have topped $2 billion in a single

Florida ghost towns that are must-visit destinations

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Old Florida railroad track in black and white – Courtesy: Shutterstock- Image by Stephen Orsillo On top of its gorgeous beaches, thrilling one-of-a-kind theme parks, and beautiful weather, Florida is also home to several chilling ghost towns. Keep on reading to take a tour of these forgotten Florida towns. Central Florida In the late 1800s,

The Sunshine State came close to having a White Christmas–find out where!

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Sandy Christmas Snowman on the Beach — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Artiom Photo The Sunshine State might not end 2022 with a white Christmas, however, it got close to having one according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne. Northern and Central Florida experienced overnight lows in the 20s, while the Big Bend and

Majority of Southwest Airlines flights out of South Florida are canceled amid chaotic holiday travel

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Southwest Airlines Counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: RaksyBH Officials at Southwest Airlines will face a multitude of tough questions and decisions as the major airline company has canceled thousands of commercial flights throughout the holiday season while its rival airlines have canceled far fewer. Early Tuesday morning, approximately 80 percent of the airline’s