Two Florida cities are among the top 20 “dirtiest” in the United States, per research

Scattered trash and bird on city street – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Margy Crane According to recent research, one of the biggest cities in the South has overtaken an urban East Coast region to become the “dirtiest” city in the country. An assessment of over 150 of the largest American cities was conducted by

Key West vs. Key Largo: Which part of the Florida Keys should you visit?

Aerial view of northern Key West including Mallory Square and a cruise liner — Courtesy: Deatonphotos/Shutterstock When considering a trip to the Florida Keys, are you stuck between visiting Key West or Key Largo? The majority of travelers to this region of Florida are unaware of the sheer number of Keys in the archipelago! Since

Four Idyllic Small Towns Along Florida’s Gulf Coast

Perdido Key, Florida Gulf Coast — Courtesy: Shutterstock — George Dodd III The Gulf Coast is many things to many people, from manatees and leisurely swimming in iridescent waters to visiting state parks and museums. Amazing fishing, golfing, and dining can be found along the Gulf Coast, which stretches from western Florida to the border

With a new deal, Universal Orlando provides free entrance to Florida residents

Dudley Do-Right Ripsaw Falls ride at Universal Orlando Islands of Adventure theme park – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Kamira Theme park visitors from Florida can now visit Universal Orlando Resort for free thanks to a recently established deal. Universal revealed the new ticket deal on Thursday. It entails receiving two complimentary two-park, two-day tickets

Breeze Airways Declares Its Third Hub in Florida

Breeze Airways airplane in sky — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Robin Guess The third hub operated by Breeze Airways is located in Fort Myers, according to the airline’s announcement. “Breeze’s operations from Fort Myers have proven exceptionally popular,” said Breeze Airways president, Tom Doxey, in a statement. “It’s been one of our fastest growing

What You Should Know About Florida’s Brightline Rail’s Upcoming New Stop

Brightline Train – (Credit: Brightline) In its most recent expansion, high-speed rail operator Brightline plans to establish a brand-new stop along Florida’s Treasure Coast. Brightline told Travel + Leisure that the new station will be situated in Stuart, Florida, and is anticipated to open in the second half of 2026. The city was picked because

Red tide caused Florida to lose $2.7 billion in only one year

Red Tide algae bloom in the ocean – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alfred Rowan Due to a decline in tourism, Florida’s poisonous red tide has resulted in losses of billions of dollars in just one year. According to a recent research by the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management published in

Universal’s New Epic Universe Theme Park has been unveiled

Aerial photo of Epic Universe under construction in Orlando, Florida; opening Summer 2025 — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Felix Mizioznikov The initial information about Universal Epic Universe, a portal-connected theme park that will transport guests to the worlds of Nintendo, Harry Potter, How to Train Your Dragon, the terrifying Dark Universe, and Celestial Park, was released

Save the date! Central Florida will host the biggest festivals and events in 2024

Florida Strawberry Festival, Central Florida Ticket Counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: EWY Media New year, fresh experiences to create! The plethora of events in Central Florida is the greatest thing about being a resident! Here’s a list of some of the biggest festivals and events that will be held in Central Florida this

Five enjoyable activities to do in Brevard from December 29 to January 4

Brevard County – Historic Old Melbourne Beach Pier sign — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Thomas Kelley New Year’s Eve at Brevard Zoo Sunday, December 31st from 10 a.m. to noon is the perfect time for the whole family to ring in the new year without staying up past anyone’s bedtime at Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham