During the hottest May ever, Florida cities smash heat records

Humidity and heat rise in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Andrey_Popov Data gathered by the National Weather Service (NWS) indicates that May saw record high temperatures in southern Florida. At the four climate stations in South Florida—Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Naples—the average temperature recorded its hottest values for the month,

Registration for the Florida Python Challenge opens

Burmese Python. Photo: Vince Adam/Shutterstock.com On Thursday, the Florida Python Challenge 2024 officially opened for registration. From August 9–18, the yearly competition helps eradicate non-native, invasive Burmese pythons from seven lands controlled by the Commission in South Florida. It is available to both experts and beginners. $10,000 will be awarded to the most pythons removed.

After 16 recorded shark attacks, Florida is named the shark capital of the world

Great White Shark – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Martin Prochazkacz The global center for shark encounters is Volusia County in Florida. The Sunshine State is home to the most number of unprovoked shark attacks worldwide, with 351 attacks recorded in Volusia County alone since 1882, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History’s International

How the Florida Panthers became the NHL’s top-tier playoff team

Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena — Courtesy: Shutterstock — YES Market Media The Florida Panthers are a rare breed, just like their eponymous mascot. The Panthers are tough and aggressive. Quick and proficient. Possibly in the same game—as likely to outhit an opponent as to outscore them. Florida has a tendency to excel in

Boosting Electric: An Overview of the Improved 2025 Volkswagen ID.3

Photo Source/Copyright: Volkswagen Newsroom Because of its inexperience, the Volkswagen ID.3 had several difficulties when it first debuted. The new little EV had a new look and undeveloped infotainment system. But later improvements significantly raised the car’s performance. Volkswagen is currently introducing a new infotainment system, more power, and an improved preconditioning function to accelerate charging.

Which Florida city is regarded as the greatest place to live in the U.S.? How do other places compare?

Naples, Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Sean Pavone The city that recently won the title of greatest place to live in the United States is located in the Sunshine State. This news coincides with U.S. News & World study’s Tuesday announcement that Naples, Florida, which is located on the Gulf of Mexico, is the best

First Coast Gems: Jacksonville is home to Florida’s oldest farmers market

Farmers market – Key West Beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Fern M. Lomibao Jacksonville, FL. – We discovered Florida’s oldest and largest privately-owned farmers market while looking for First Coast Gems in our region! Over 85 years old, the Jacksonville Farmers Market is situated about a mile west of the city’s historic downtown.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs a bill eliminating climate change from state law

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Hunter Crenian Along with a prohibition on power-generating wind turbines offshore or close to the state’s extensive coastline, legislation signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday will significantly downplay climate change and remove it from state statutes. Critics claimed that the bill signed by

Walt Disney World has scheduled the official debut of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom, Orlando, Florida — Courtesy: Walt Disney World Website Disney has formally announced the opening date of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World and is inviting visitors to “drop on in” this summer. At Orlando’s Magic Kingdom, the ride—which was once known as Splash Mountain—will start taking visitors on a

Florida was ranked first by U.S. News & World Report, and ninth overall

Florida Welcomes You Sign – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone Sunshine State did fairly well in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best States rankings. Florida rose six points to the top slot for economy and maintained its top spot for education nationally for the second year in a row. Overall, the state