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

A very uncommon white alligator is born in Gatorland

White alligator born in Gatorland (Not pictured) — Courtesy: Shutterstock — You Touch Pix of EuToch A Florida park with an alligator theme has given birth to an extremely uncommon kind of white alligator and is currently asking the public for suggestions on a name. The pale leucistic gator had just broken out of its

Do you want to mail gifts or holiday cards from Christmas, Florida? Here’s when should you send them

Christmas, Florida — Courtesy — Image by: Britt Kennerly FLORIDA TODAY Every year, people from all over Florida visit the post office in Christmas, Florida, to have Santa Claus, reindeer, and Christmas trees stamped on their holiday mail at a site suitable for the season. In case you were unaware, Christmas is a town in

The coldest air of the winter season is on its way to Florida

Coldest weather of the season coming to Florida – Woman sitting near fireplace with mug in hand – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alina Rosanova Some of the coldest air of the season so far is headed for Central Florida in our next big cold air punch. Monday’s front will bring clouds for the first

Brightline, the new high-speed rail system in Florida that connects Miami and Orlando, may serve as a model for other American travel

MIAMI, FL/USA – JULY 14, 2018: Brightline is a high-speed train service between West Palm Beach, Florida and Miami. This is the West Palm Beach, station. Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo By Thomas Barrat Millions of Americans are preparing for their holiday travels as Thanksgiving draws near. According to AAA’s projections, almost 55 million individuals will

Everything to know about the Gaylord Palms Ice attraction for 2023, ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — White Cat Photo “That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.” Experience that sensation at Kissimmee’s Gaylord Palms Ice! attraction, where you can also meet your favorite Peanuts characters, such as Linus Van Pelt, Charlie Brown’s closest buddy. This year’s holiday celebration,

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

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’s Brightline high-speed train service’s history

Brightline high-speed train (then still known as Virgin Trains USA) traveling south towards Miami, as seen on March 14, 2020, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Photo and Caption: Jillian Cain Photography/Shutterstock.com Brightline began operating from Orlando on Friday. The success of a privately operated high-speed passenger rail service in the US will be put to