Florida lawmakers cracking down on ‘pop-up’ events

Car Meet Pop-Up Events — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Chawapon Wongchuen Authorities may be able to double fines and impound vehicles for days on noncriminal traffic infractions to crackdown on sizable unsanctioned events put together on social media, under a measure heading to the Senate floor. Bill sponsor Tom Wright, R-New Smyrna Beach, said the proposal

Renault Nissan-Mitsubishi conference promotes new model

Mitsubishi Motors — Courtesy: Shutterstock — JHVEPhoto Mitsubishi Motors has been hyping up the Mitsubishi Outlander SUV, but a lot of people are still wondering what happened to the C-D segment vehicle that was set to release. Back in 2020, the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance claimed that Mitsubishi would be the first automaker to release a brand-new

Florida legislature plans to pass first law protecting outdoor workers from heat exposure

Farm Workers Face Heat Exposure in Agriculture Field — Courtesy: Shutterstock — AFZAL KHAN MAHEEN We rarely take time to think about those who built the roof over our heads and picked the fresh produce we enjoy at the table. Field workers work hard in Florida’s unbearable heat to provide us with our most basic

According to officials, Florida’s lettuce test project has fed 25 tons of lettuce to manatees

Manatee Eating Lettuce — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Mary-Kaitlyn Arnette The unprecedented human effort to save starving Florida manatees has so far provided the adorable marine mammals with over 25 tons of lettuce, officials said Wednesday. The round-tailed, snout-nosed animals that are popular with tourists and locals have suffered a major die-off. Their preferred seagrass food

First-time homebuyers in South Florida struggling to find affordable homes

Homes for Sale — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Andy Dean Photography The prices of South Florida homes are skyrocketing. South Florida realtors say they have never seen a market like this before, making first-time homebuyers’ chances of owning a home slim to none. Many have ended up renewing more expensive leases and some have even moved

Florida food festivals: 6 fun & flavorful events across the Sunshine State

Florida Food Festivals: Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival — Courtesy: Image by Joe Burbank – Orlando Sentinel Got a taste for travel? If so, a Florida road trip might be the perfect way to satisfy your craving, especially if you like to indulge in local culture and cuisine while enjoying art, music, and everything

Florida Panthers are back & better after a long break

Florida Panthers — Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Back in 2020, the Panthers went into a 10-day break riding a six-game winning streak and holding third place in the division. Florida struggled over the next five weeks and the team made several franchise-altering changes by the time it finally ended in July. Although these events were not

Classic rockers relaunch Southwest Florida Event Center

Southwest Florida Event Center — Special to the News-Press The Southwest Florida Event Center will have a rockin’ start when it relaunches in Bonita Springs on March 25 with an ensemble concert called “It Was 50 Years Ago Today.” Legendary rockstars Christopher Cross, Todd Rundgren, and some members of top classic rock bands Chicago, Badfinger,

Former FSU star completes miracle comeback with Super Bowl victory

Cam Akers Rams Super Bowl — Courtesy: Ashley Landis / Associated Press Some stories in sports are simply surreal. Former Florida State star and current Los Angeles Rams running back, Cam Akers, is the perfect example of this. The second-year pro was set to break out in 2022 as one of the youngest rising talents

Florida could see an alarming doctor shortage by 2035

Doctor-Patient Discussing — Courtesy: Shutterstock — S_L The coronavirus pandemic has caused supply chain issues and shortages, and the medical field is no exception.  Even though Florida’s coast population continues to grow, the Florida Hospital Association reports a significant shortage of primary care physicians by 2035. The growing population paired with retirement projections show that