Florida in hot water as humidity rises along with ocean temperatures

Humidity and heat rise in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Andrey_Popov Florida has been brutally attacked by record ocean warming. Mid-90s (mid-30s Celsius) water temperatures are endangering fragile coral reefs, preventing swimmers from taking refreshing swims, and adding a little more ick to the already miserable summer weather in the Sunshine State. By

According to OpenTable, the Top 100 U.S. restaurants for outdoor dining list includes 17 in Florida

Seventeen Florida restaurants make OpenTable dining list – Pictured: Outdoor Dining Rooftop — Courtesy: Image by Brian Patrick Lim from Shutterstock Florida recently placed second in the nation among states with the most highly rated outdoor dining establishments, boasting charming waterfront restaurants and rooftop bars with delectable dining options. On the annual list of the

Florida cities with the most costly real estate

Real estate property for sale in St. Augustine, Florida, USA. Photo: Paul Brennan/Shutterstock.com One of the most significant purchases you can make is a house. Homeownership is a valuable asset that can increase in value significantly and serves as more than just a place to live. But with property prices hitting historic highs, purchasers must

Florida Publix cites company policy as bakery refuses to write “Trans” on a cake

Publix Bakery – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Mahmoud Suhail The grocery retailer Publix has apologized to an LGBTQ+ customer after an assistant at a Florida store declined to prepare a cake with the word “trans” written on it. Yasmin Flasterstein is the director of Peer Support Space, which helps people in Central Florida who

Orlando is one of seven Florida cities that potentially face a housing crisis

Homes in Celebration District, Orlando, FL. – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Box Lab Florida is a popular tourist destination in the United States due to its warm weather, sandy beaches, and attractions. However, with rising mortgage rates driving up property costs, some locals may contemplate relocating.  GOBankingRates published a report on the state’s housing

Four of the five largest metro regions in the US with the lowest unemployment rate are located in Florida

Unemployment rates – Hiring sign on window — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: rblfmr According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Florida is home to four of the five major metropolitan regions with the lowest unemployment rates. Four of the top five metro areas in terms of lowest unemployment

Miami mayhem is caused by Florida spring break revelers while chaos is avoided in Fort Lauderdale

Beachgoers sprawled throughout Miami Beach during spring break – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Angela N Perryman Miami Beach was completely destroyed by violent spring break parties, but Fort Lauderdale, Florida, roughly an hour up the coast, was where the fun continued. Coeds in bikinis traveled to popular coastal holiday destinations in the Sunshine State

Florida legislature is considering a bill on affordable housing

Affordable Housing Bill – Real estate property – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Kristi Blokhin The best place for Inez Camacho to unwind is on the front porch of her new apartment, where she can water her plants while listening to her wind chime. Poinciana Crossing, her new structure, is roughly a mile south of

New Smyrna Beach, Florida, has been named the “deadliest beach” in the country

Aerial view of New Smyrna Beach, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sky Cinema The ideal retreat may be a day at a Florida beach. People from all over the world visit our beaches for a day out with friends and family because they have miles of sand, sunshine, and crashing ocean waves. However,

Majority of Southwest Airlines flights out of South Florida are canceled amid chaotic holiday travel

Southwest Airlines Counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: RaksyBH Officials at Southwest Airlines will face a multitude of tough questions and decisions as the major airline company has canceled thousands of commercial flights throughout the holiday season while its rival airlines have canceled far fewer. Early Tuesday morning, approximately 80 percent of the airline’s