Amtrak will launch a new route, initially from Chicago to Florida

Amtrak passenger train passes through Index Washington – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ian Dewar Photography Amtrak will soon launch new, temporary service between Chicago and Florida as it prepares for significant construction along the heavily used Northeast Corridor. The new Floridian trains will make daily stops in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Washington, D.C. on their

Amendment 3 will determine Florida’s stance on recreational marijuana use

Judge’s gavel with marijuana leaf next to it – Photo: TANYARICO/Shutterstock.com Residents of Florida will vote for more than simply the president on November 5. Along with five other amendments, they will also decide whether to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Here, we examine Amendment 3, its implications, and the current legal framework in Florida.

Florida Tech and the Brevard Zoo are conducting fresh research on rare spider monkey hugs

Spider monkey species (not pictured) at the Brevard Zoo – Photo: Khairil Azhar Junos/Shutterstock.com Researchers from Florida Tech are examining novel social behaviors in spider monkeys at the Brevard Zoo, thanks to an unusual embrace. Strangers and non-related spider monkeys have been observed cuddling in novel pro-social behaviors that scientists have never observed previously. Due

Florida Reports a Rise in Employee Resignations

Computer screen with clock nearby – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by create jobs 51 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that from June to July, there was a surge in employment resignations in Florida. Twenty-five thousand workers in the state left their jobs in June, and 268,000 did the same in July. The 63,000

2025 Dodge Durango Hammerhead Combines Family Fun and Muscle

Dodge – Photo Source: Stellantis Dodge unveiled a second Hellcat-powered Durango for 2025, despite the fact that the model was meant to be phased out of the Dodge lineup after the 2023 model year. Driven by the 6.2-liter Hellcat engine, which Dodge has promised to stop producing after 2023, the family-friendly Durango SRT Hellcat Hammerhead

According to the FBI, there appeared to have been an assassination attempt on Trump at his golf club in Florida

Courtesy: Evan El-Amin- Shutterstock- WILKES-BARRE, PA – Former President Donald Trump with a serious look as he delivers a speech at a campaign rally West Palm Beach, FL. — At his West Palm Beach, Florida, golf club on Sunday, former president Donald Trump was the subject of what the FBI described as “appears to be

US Discretionary Spending Up: Where does Florida rank compared to other states?

South Beach, Miami, Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Mia2you In contrast to warning stories about high inflation and economic difficulties, U.S. spending is increasing. In addition to our ingrained love of retail therapy, the pandemic and the ensuing emphasis on the here and now have had a significant impact on people’s views toward purchasing. The

Florida is vanishing from the political landscape of the country

Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally in Tampa, Florida, on July 31, 2018 – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb For the time being at least, the biggest swing state in the country is becoming one of the least known. Due to its reputation as a crucial state

Despite fierce competition, guests are welcomed to visit Florida’s forgotten theme park from 1938

Dolphins doing pirouettes in a water theme park — Courtesy: Shutterstock — cfg1978 Despite its unintended nature, Florida’s first theme park has managed to overcome the intimidating presence of its more modern Orlando contemporaries and remains a haven for tourists seeking marine education. If you head northeast on Florida’s A1A about eighteen miles south of

Florida’s gas prices just dropped by double digits. Check the price in Miami and other places

Sky High Gas Prices — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Laura Gangi Pond According to AAA, gas prices in Florida have decreased by 13 cents this week. According to industry watcher GasBuddy, prices in the Miami area decreased by 13 1/2 cents a gallon, or roughly 22 cents less than a month ago and 46 cents less