Disney’s self-governing district, Reedy Creek, says Florida cannot dissolve it without paying debts

Website Home Pages of Reedy Creek Improvement District — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tada Images Disney’s self-governing special district, the Reedy Creek Improvement District, says that the Sunshine State’s choice to dissolve the district in 2023 is not legal unless Florida pays off Reedy Creek’s extensive debt. Reedy Creek is a special purpose district established by

Regardless of recent budget surplus, Florida teachers are among the worst paid in the U.S.

Education School Teachers Teaching — Courtesy: Shutterstock — rawpixel.com TAMPA. Fl. — In a Florida political season dominated by educational arguments over everything from sexual orientation to policy and curriculum, Florida’s teacher’s union, the Florida Education Association, says teachers in the Sunshine State are still close to the bottom of the barrel for salaries. The

Smorgasburg Miami: New York outdoor market opens in Miami with over 50 vendors

Open-air food market Smorgasburg, New York location pictured — Photo courtesy of Smorgasburg The largest outdoor food bazaar in the U.S. has officially arrived in Wynwood. Set up in a vacant lot right across from art lovers’ beloved Wynwood Walls, Smorgasburg comes straight out of Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood, hence the “burg” in its name. But

A new generation of the Chevy Trax crossover is coming in 2023

2023 Chevy Trax — Photo Source/Copyright: Chevrolet Media Attention all SUV and compact car enthusiasts! A new and improved generation of the Chevrolet Trax crossover is heading on down. Its more luxurious rival, the Buick Encore, shares a similar platform and mechanisms, but unfortunately, is getting axed. However, the Trax model is here to stay.

National Pretzel Day 2022: Where you can find free twisty treats in Florida

National Pretzel Day — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Dmitry SKilkov Stanley Hudsons of the world, rejoice!  National Pretzel Day is Tuesday, April 26, and if you’re anything like “The Office” character Stanley, whose favorite day of the year is when a pretzel cart visits Dunder Mifflin Paper Co., then you’ll want to find out where you

Florida gas prices slowly coming down after 10 cent spike

Pumping Gas During Increasing Gas Prices — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Maridav Florida gas prices continue to decrease after rising 10 cents last week. The Sunshine State’s average rose from $4.01 to $4.11 per gallon. Now, drivers are paying an average price of $4.10 per gallon.  “The rollercoaster ride at the pump continues,” said Mark Jenkins,

Florida Panthers are thunderstruck after 8-4 loss to Tampa Bay Lightning

Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Ben Ezra SUNRISE, Fl. — All good things came to an end for the Florida Panthers on Sunday night. Their franchise-record winning streak found its demise after facing the Tampa Bay Lightning in the last game of the season. The Panthers, who won their 13th

Human activity has been directly linked to red tide in Southwest Florida thanks to new study

Red Tide — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Alfred Rowan According to a new study, human activity and red tide have now been linked. Researchers linked blooms in Charlotte Harbor and its surrounding coastal areas to nitrogen flowing from Lake Okeechobee, the Caloosahatchee River, and areas upstream of the lake. Outbreaks of red tide are caused by

Florida judge rules CDC mask mandate for planes, trains as ‘unlawful’

Mask Mandate Protest — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Steve Sanchez Photos On Monday, a federal judge from Florida struck down the Biden administration’s mandate that masks be worn aboard buses, trains, planes, and other public transportation, leading to an immediate change in policy for air travelers and rail customers. U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle for

11-foot hammerhead shark washes up on southern Florida beach

Hammerhead Shark — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Ken Keifer Much to beachgoers’ surprise, an impressive 11-foot hammerhead shark washed up on a beach in southern Florida. Pompano Beach visitors encountered the shark’s corpse on April 6, according to CNN affiliate WPLG. After moving the body away from curious onlookers, scientists from the American Shark Conservancy took