The largest city in Florida, according to U.S. Census data, is not Miami

Downtown Miami – Courtesy: Felix Mizioznikov – Shutterstock Miami isn’t the biggest city in the Sunshine State, despite being the best destination for those seeking a fun nightlife or a beach vacation, according to recent data. The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2024 population estimates show that Jacksonville has more than 500,000 more people than The Magic

How large was the Florida Panthers procession on Sunday? Large.

Amerant Bank Arena, Home to the Florida Panthers – Sunrise, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Felix Mizioznikov How large was the public celebration for the Florida Panthers, the Stanley Cup champions, on Sunday? On social media, Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis wasn’t holding back. He wrote, “What a day to remember!” on his

Where will the Stanley Cup appear next on the Florida Panthers’ winning tour?

Aerial View on Florida Panthers Amerant Bank Arena – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media The Florida Panthers are about to embark on one of hockey’s most illustrious traditions: the Stanley Cup tour, following their second straight NHL championship. Each member of the victorious team has the opportunity to hold the coveted trophy

The transformation of a community by the Florida Panthers

Amerant Bank Arena, Home to the Florida Panthers – Sunrise, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Felix Mizioznikov The Florida Panthers hockey team’s success is now centered on the alignment of the community, organization, and team. “At first, all the doubters said, ‘Is there ice hockey in South Florida? Teams in the Everglades’ center?”

Tropical downpours are battering Florida as the risk of flash floods persists

Flash floods fill Florida streets – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by FotoKina Miami, FL. – Days of intense rain are soaking Florida this week, and as a low pressure system fed by tropical rainfall from the Gulf and Caribbean forms over South Florida, there is a higher chance of flash floods. The National Hurricane Center

Fort Lauderdale officials stage a rip current safety demonstration following a series of rip currents

Surfers by rip current – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Exotico y Barato Photos WSVN, Fort Lauderdale, Florida – In response to a recent spate of rip current-related incidents, Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue conducted a rip current safety demonstration. The Fort Lauderdale Beach location of the safety demonstration was close to Vistamar Street and A1A.

As the state deploys extra police to popular vacation destinations, Fort Lauderdale welcomes spring breakers

Beachgoers sprawled throughout Miami Beach during spring break – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Angela N Perryman Compared to its southern neighbor, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is adopting a different spring break message strategy. When Miami Beach police noticed a rise in crime over spring break starting around 2020, they started a reality TV-themed

The expansion of the MICHELIN Guide to include more cities in Florida

Michelin guide – Couple cheering glasses at dinner table – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Aleksandar Milutinovic Today, the Michelin Guide announced that it will expand its scope by adding three more Florida locations in 2025. In addition to Greater Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, the 2025 menu will have restaurants in Greater Fort Lauderdale, The

A number of Macy’s stores in South Florida are scheduled to close

Macy’s storefront – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Mahmoud Suhail In the upcoming months, a number of Macy’s stores and Furniture Galleries in South Florida are anticipated to close. During the next three years, Macy’s plans to eliminate around 150 underperforming shops nationwide, the company announced in a press release on Thursday. The confirmed closure

Cities in Florida That May Be Underwater in 2050 Are Shown on a New Map

Aerial View of Miami Beach, Florida, showing sea levels – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Mia2you A new map highlights the areas of Florida that are most at risk from rising sea levels and more frequent floods as a result of climate change. Researchers at Climate Central created the map, which illustrates the regions that