For the first time ever, Florida’s workforce concluded the year greater than New York’s

Workforce – Employees discussing in an office – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by GaudiLab For the first time in 2022, Florida’s economic development caused the Sunshine State to surpass New York in terms of the number of employed workers at the end of the year. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Florida’s favorite fast food restaurant might surprise you!

Fast food restaurant counter – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sorbis Whether you love it or hate it, there is no doubt that Americans and people all around the world continue to consume a lot of fast food. Fast food can be affordable, practical, and even tasty when you’re in a need of a quick

Egg-Flation: Florida is ranked as the second-most expensive state to purchase eggs in the U.S.

Eggs for sale at a grocery store – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Colleen Michaels Florida might experience more of the alleged “egg-flation” than the majority of other states. The Sunshine State was recognized as the second most costly state to purchase a dozen eggs by Instacart. According to data, a dozen eggs typically cost

Supreme Court halts Florida and Texas social media cases that could overturn platform moderation

Supreme Court Building – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Tinnaporn Sathapornnanont The Supreme Court postponed a decision on whether to consider two cases contesting social media rules in Texas and Florida that could fundamentally alter how platforms choose which posts to erase and which ones to promote. The cases were both brought by tech industry

Florida Panthers announce 2023 Honda NHL All-Star Game event schedule

2023 Honda NHL All-Star Game Event Schedule Announced – FLA Live Arena – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ben Ezra According to Visit Fort Lauderdale and Florida Panthers’ announcement yesterday, the 2023 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend will feature new events in South Florida. Florida Panthers FTL Beach Sweep – Sunday, Jan. 29 at 9 a.m.

Florida Lottery releases four new scratch-off games with a total prize pool of approximately $540 million

Florida lottery tickets — Courtesy: Shutterstock — The Toidi On Monday, the Florida Lottery unveiled four brand-new scratch-off games offering more than $540 million in cash rewards. Within 48 hours, shops will be able to acquire four new Gold Rush Doubler games, according to the lottery. The top prizes for these games will range from

The Sunshine State may be getting a brand new Buc-ee’s location

The exterior of a Buc-ee’s gas station — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Joni Hanebutt Wonderful news! The well-known Texas travel agency and gas station may open a new facility in Central Florida. That’s correct, Beaver Nuggets (caramel popcorn) might be closer than you think, according to sources. According to WESH, Marion County officials will likely talk

In 2022, the Florida Lottery raised over $2.3 billion for education initiatives

Florida Lottery – Scratch-off ticket counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: The Toidi In the fiscal year 2021–2022, the Florida Lottery stated that it transferred $2.3 billion to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF). This is the second year in a row that contributions to education have topped $2 billion in a single

‘Surfing Santas’ hit Cocoa Beach amid Florida arctic chill

Surfing Santas — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: mikeledray With temperatures below zero, it might not seem like a Florida Christmas, but there is one custom we simply cannot abandon. On Saturday at Cocoa Beach, hundreds of “Surfing Santas” caught some waves before the big guy got ready to distribute his gifts over the entire

Oysters sold at Publix and other Florida retailers are associated with a widespread norovirus outbreak

Oysters – Courtesy: Image by Plateresca from Shutterstock A recent norovirus outbreak related to raw oysters sold in Florida and seven other states is being looked into, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As of Thursday, 211 norovirus cases had been reported in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and