A strengthening storm makes its way up the East Coast, pummeling Florida with strong winds and rain

Storm on the Caribbean – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Drew McArthur As it moves up the East Coast, a storm that is getting stronger is wreaking havoc on Florida with strong winds and heavy rain, posing a threat to travel, power outages, flooding, and hazardous surf. Showers and thunderstorms have already impacted a large

Large waves are predicted to pound the Atlantic coast, posing a multiday flash flood hazard to Florida

Flood Hurricane Ian in Central Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — america365 With rainy, erratic weather returning to the Sunshine State and increasing the likelihood of flash flooding and coastal flooding, it will be a nasty end to the week throughout Florida. This is because of a cold front that is stationary along the Florida Straits

Florida is currently the U.S.’s second-most valuable housing market, according to report

South Florida – Housing Market – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by pisaphotography According to a Zillow survey, Florida has surpassed New York to become the second-most valuable U.S. housing market. Four Florida markets are among the top six where home prices have increased since the epidemic began: Tampa (+88.9%), Miami (+86.6%), Jacksonville (+82.4%), and Orlando

With heavy rain predicted, millions in South Florida are in increased danger of flooding

Tropical Storm Causes Flooding on Streets – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alexandru Chiriac With heavy rain predicted for Wednesday and Thursday, seven million residents along Florida’s east coast were placed under a Flood Watch on Tuesday afternoon. The cities of Melbourne, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale were included in the Flood Watch, which

This Florida slang expression baffled both some Floridians and Americans from other states

Slang in dictionary – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Erce One of the oddest things to come out of Florida may be its lingo, despite the state’s reputation for having some of the craziest stories and happenings. While several states in the country have their own unique variations of odd words, in South Dakota, a

Florida faces two threats: Coastal flooding and nonstop rain

Flooded street in Florida due to rain – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by FotoKina Since days of storms have engulfed Florida this week, the “sunny state” is starting to resemble the “rainy state” more and more, raising concerns about floods. The state is currently experiencing another week of nonstop rain and storms following a soggy

Florida will see another soggy week of constant rain and thunderstorms

Heavy rain approaching traffic bridge connecting Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte over Peace River – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Bilanol Several inches of rain are expected to fall across Florida this week, with isolated locations receiving up to five inches, and there may be concerns about flash floods.  Daily thunderstorms and showers will be

Ranking of Florida’s ten largest cities’ cost of living from least expensive to most costly

Tampa Bay, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone Florida is the state with the highest population growth in the US, and is a favorite among retirees, but it can also be fairly pricey. Insider looked at The Council for Community and Economic Research’s Cost of Living Index for various major regions in

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