Progressive vehicle insurance will reimburse policyholders in Florida $1 billion

Progressive – Pictured: Car insurance form & key on table — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Africa Studio Sarasota, FL. – Due to litigation reform in the state, Progressive auto insurance policyholders in Florida should receive a rebate or credit, according to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Those who are insured by other firms may also notice savings

Southeastern Grocers makes a big bet on Florida and changes its name to The Winn-Dixie Company

Winn-Dixie Supermarket – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Jillian Cain Photography Jacksonville, FL. — Southeastern Grocers (SEG) declared on Tuesday that it is centering its operations on Florida and changing its name to The Winn-Dixie Company. The parent company of Harveys Supermarkets and the more well-known Winn-Dixie is Southeastern Grocers, which is headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla. The

Will South Florida be affected by Tropical Storm Melissa? View its anticipated course

Tropical Storm Melissa – Pictured: Rain causes flooding – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Michael Julian Photograph The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Tuesday morning that Melissa, which formed in the Caribbean, is the 13th named storm in the Atlantic this year. No immediate effects are anticipated for South Florida at this time, according

Amazing New Features of the 2025 Ram 1500

Photo Source/Copyright: Stellantis The Hurricane Engine Advantage: Where Power and Efficiency Collide The most exciting development for 2025 is the amazing **3.0-liter Hurricane Twin-Turbo Inline-Six engine**, which will replace the iconic Hemi. This powerhouse greatly increases efficiency while delivering blazing performance. Drivers in South Florida have access to two powerful outputs: a High Output (HO)

Florida is out with Billy Napier. Could James Franklin or Lane Kiffin take his place?

Billy Napier Fired – University of Florida Gators – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Gregory Reed When Florida dismissed Billy Napier on Sunday, nobody was shocked. Last year, he managed to coach himself out of the hot seat, but he was doomed in Gainesville after another poor start. Despite Saturday’s victory over Mississippi State, Napier’s

Hundreds of people demonstrate against Trump’s policies at “No Kings” protests that attract sizable crowds around South Florida

Protestors rallying – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Heidi Besen “No Kings” demonstrations were held on Saturday in South Florida and other parts of the United States to express disapproval of President Trump’s use of force. In all 50 states and globally, national leaders of the “No Kings” Coalition referred to it as a nonviolent

After a century, flamingos are resettling in Florida; an environmentalist explains why this could be their permanent home

Pink Flamingos – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Natalia Barsukova In August 2023, a flock of 300–400 flamingos, probably migrating between the Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba, was blown off course by Hurricane Idalia. The birds were then unceremoniously deposited across a large area of the eastern United States, from the Gulf Coast of Florida to

Wildlife officials in Florida find the state’s second instance of “zombie deer disease”

Deer — Courtesy: Shutterstock — moosehenderson Florida wildlife officials are implementing emergency measures in an attempt to stop the spread of a deadly ailment known as “zombie deer disease,” after finding only the second case in the state. During normal screening, the carcass of a young white-tailed doe that was hit by a car in

Five beautiful routes close to Daytona Beach for Biketoberfest

People riding on bike trail in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by: Sheri Armstrong Motorcycles and their riders are the main attraction at Daytona Beach twice a year, and revelers swarm the shores from Flagler Beach to New Smyrna Beach to celebrate. Businesses truly mean it when they post “Welcome Bikers” posters. We thought

Wildlife specialists advise against petting this “furry” species from Florida because its poisonous sting could take you to the emergency room

Fuzzy Caterpillar – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Satyashutter After all, Florida wouldn’t exist without another spooky crawler to be concerned about, would it? According to wildlife officials, puss caterpillars, one of the most poisonous insects in the United States, are on the rise. Florida puss caterpillars According to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, the