Retirement – Senior couple walking together on beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by iseeu2 Florida has long been regarded as the ideal retirement destination due to its year-round mild environment, abundance of golf courses, lively downtowns with shopping and entertainment, and low cost of living. There is much to keep the grandchildren occupied when
Galaxy’s Edge (Star Wars area), Hollywood Studios – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by GuilhermeZangiacomi Walt Disney Co. will close its immersive Star Wars-themed luxury hotel in Orlando in September, less than two years after it launched, as the media conglomerate reduces costs across its entertainment and parks operations. On Thursday, Disney announced the closure of
Florida Lottery – Scratch-off ticket counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: The Toidi Do you feel lucky? Reconsider your position. None of these Florida Lottery scratch-off games will likely result in a grand prize winner, so don’t hold your breath. Although there are a few chances to win $1 million, time may be running
FLA Live Florida Panthers Arena — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: YES Market Media SUNSET, FL. – Bill Zito, the general manager of the Florida Panthers, revealed today that the team and defenseman Mike Benning have reached an agreement on a three-year, entry-level deal. “Mike is a gifted two-way defenseman who has had an outstanding
A new Environmental Protection Agency assessment estimates that 9.2 million lead pipes provide water to houses across the U.S., with more in Florida than any other state. The results of this survey will determine how billions of dollars will be spent to locate and replace these pipes. In the poll that was made public on
Cocoa Beach Pier – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Zhukova Valentyna The majority of people immediately think of Disney World when considering family-friendly holidays in Florida. There is so much more to Florida than its amusement parks, even if we all adore Mickey Mouse and everything he has to offer. Florida’s year-round pleasant weather is ideal for
Hard shell clam at low tide — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Christopher Seufert This Thursday, the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab released Lincoln, a quahog clam thought to be 214 years old, into the Gulf of Mexico. At Florida’s Alligator Point, Americorps member Blaine Parker discovered the 200-year-old mollusk while gathering shellfish for chowder. The clam, according
Alligator with its mouth open — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Ernie Hounshell Three more alligators have been removed from the same area in northern St. Lucie County days after an alligator tragically murdered an 85-year-old woman. According to wildlife officials, Gloria Serge was drawn into the water by a 10-foot alligator while she was walking her
People waving flags & celebrating at the Miami Beach Pride Parade in Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Atomazul As an active leader and advocate of LGBTQ+ in Miami, Miami Beach Pride announces Steve Adkins as Community Grand Marshal for the organization’s 15th-anniversary parade on April 15 -16, 2023. With a career-long mission of advancing the
Donald Tucker Civic Center, home of the FSU basketball team Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Aiden James On Saturday night, FSU guard Matthew Cleveland made a last-second 3-pointer to defeat No. 13 Miami and secure the biggest comeback win in ACC history. Early in the second half, Florida State trailed Miami by 25 points but