Mitsubishi Motors chooses TomTom Connected Navigation in restyling of Eclipse Cross

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Mitsubishi Motors chooses TomTom Connected Navigation in restyling of Eclipse Cross Courtesy: TomTom International BV US TomTom (TOM2), the leading independent location technology specialist, announced early in December that its full panel of navigation tools: real-time traffic services, maps, and connected navigation, were chosen by the Japanese motor brand to power the all-new Mitsubishi Cross’

Clearwater Beach’s Annual Sugar Sand Festival canceled over pandemic concerns

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Sand Sculptures at Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival, Florida at Clearwater Beach, Florida, April 23, 2017. Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo by Ilya Images Just when you thought the festival and event cancelations were behind us in 2020—think again. Florida is known for its beautiful coastline and white sandy beaches along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.

Florida-Georgia river system battle will be heard by U.S. Supreme Court

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U.S. Supreme Court. Courtesy: Image by Mark Thomas from Pixabay The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a long-awaited case about a river system that lies along the Florida-Georgia state line next month. After years of back and forth arguments, the case about dividing the water in the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river system stretching from Florida’s

Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis announces school staff should not expect to be prioritized for vaccine

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Miami, Florida, USA – June 12, 2020: Gov. Ron DeSantis Press Conference, speaking about the situation in Florida. Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo by  YES Market Media Bad news for teachers and members of Florida’s school system. Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday, January 6, 2021, that teachers and school staff should expect to be

Michael Jordan’s exclusive Hobe Sound Golf Club “The Grove XXIII”

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The Grove XXIII Clubhouse Entrance – Courtesy: NBWW Michael Jordan is known for his illustrious professional basketball career and is regarded by many as the greatest ever to grace the court. A six-time NBA Champion, five-time Most Valuable Player Award recipient, 14x NBA All-Star selections, and much more, it’s no secret as to why MJ

Volkswagen is All-In on Batteries: Believes they Will Power the Future of Transportation

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Photo Source/Copyright: Volkswagen Batteries have been around for hundreds of years—and humans carry them on their person in a variety of ways, whether they realize it or not. Lithium-ion batteries, in specific, power much of the technology we see and use today, such as in phones, watches, remotes, etc. With science, the use of lithium-ion

Miami Dolphins season comes to a heartbreaking end—but there were flashes of what’s to come

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Courtesy: Shutterstock/ By exposed photoworks After starting off the season 1-3 in the first four games of the 2020 NFL season, all signs were pointing to another “tanking” season for head coach Brian Flores and his Dolphins. Those thoughts were immediately squashed after a blistering 5-game win streak catapulted a previously lifeless team to potential playoff-hopeful

Florida’s search for new vendor to run SunPass tolling system hits reset button

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Sunpass holders go through an express lane at the entrance of Sanibel Island in Lee County, Florida, United States on January 15, 2018. Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo by EQRoy Early in 2020, Florida’s transportation secretary affirmed the state’s intention not to renew the contract of the vendor in charge of the 2018 Florida SunPass tolling

2020: Florida’s year in review—Stories that made this year memorable

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Happy New Year 2021 text on the beach. Abstract background photo of coming New Year 2021 and leaving the year of 2020 Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Maps Expert As the world begins to turn the page on 2020 and look forward to a new year in 2021, we at Florida Insider decided to compile

Coconut Grove welcomes First High-End Cuban Dining Fare: OCA

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“OCA” The Grove’s soon-to-be first and only full-blown Cuban restaurant with full bar in the area. Courtesy: Florida Insider- Photo taken by William Prego It has been a difficult year for restaurant owners nationwide, especially in places like South Florida, where rent is well above the national average. But diamonds are created in the rough,