SS United States gets one step closer to becoming the “largest artificial reef in the world,” departing Philadelphia

America’s Flagship, the SS United States, pictured in Philadelphia – Courtesy: EbersonImages – Shutterstock PHILADELPHIA – It won’t be in Philadelphia, but a historic ship that still has the transatlantic speed record it established over 70 years ago might be breaking another one very soon. The contract to purchase the SS United States and turn

The implementation of a Florida statute prohibits homeless people from sleeping in public outdoor areas

Homeless community in Downtown Miami – Courtesy: Felix Mizioznikov – Shutterstock On Tuesday, a new rule in Florida went into effect that forbids homeless individuals from sleeping outside. House Bill 1365 forbids camping in parks, on sidewalks, or on public roads. It is mandatory for local governments to provide transitional housing that forbids drug use.

The Ram 3500 Dually in 2024: A Truck with a Special Purpose

Ram – Photo Source: Stellantis What is meant by a dually? These are full-ton pickup trucks with two tires on each side making four rear tires. Towing larger weights is made more stable and traction-efficient by this twin rear arrangement. Considered among the best dually trucks, the payload capacity can reach 7,000 pounds, but the

Florida cruises won’t be impacted by port strikes. A list of seaports and cruise ship ports can be found here

Port strikes – Courtesy: Felix Mizioznikov – Shutterstock- Pictured: Ships at Port Miami during sunset In Florida, how many ports are there? And how many ports are there specifically for cruise ships? There’s a difference. The eastern United States’ shipping operations are anticipated to be impacted by a longshore workers’ strike that began on Tuesday.

While Biden authorizes the disaster declaration, Helene’s recovery and relief activities in Florida continue

Courtesy: Fernando Astasio Avila – Shutterstock- Helene aftermath Miami, FL. – As state, municipal, and federal agencies deal with the aftermath three days after Category 4 storm Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region, recovery and relief activities are ongoing throughout the state. Sunday saw the continuation of cleanup efforts following the hurricane that

Man Accused of Attempting to Assassinate Trump at a Florida Golf Course Is Charged

Courtesy: Evan El-Amin- Shutterstock- WILKES-BARRE, PA – President Donald Trump with a serious look as he delivers a speech at a campaign rally A man was indicted on a charge of attempted assassination last Tuesday. According to the authorities, the man spent 12 hours staking out Donald Trump on his Florida golf course and wrote

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

Universities in South Florida see significant increases in U.S. News’ yearly college rankings

College rankings – Florida Atlantic University (FAU) — Courtesy: Image by Jillian Cain Photography from Shutterstock The three largest institutions in South Florida saw significant gains this year in U.S. News & World Report’s yearly rankings of the nation’s top national universities. While Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University shot up to 20 or

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