A charitable organization in South Florida provides “family necessity kits” to flood victims in Central Texas

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Flooded Neighborhood Streets (Texas not pictured) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by johnmoorefour For people affected by the devastating flooding in Central Texas, relief operations are currently being carried out in South Florida. The crew has been busy loading trucks with supplies at the Global Empowerment Mission warehouse in Doral. 26 pallets of family necessity

The famous Python Challenge in Florida is scheduled to start on July 11

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Florida Python Challenge – Image Courtesy: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission The Florida Python Challenge is currently accepting registrations and will begin on July 11. The South Florida Water Management District and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are hosting the 10-day tournament. The event’s objectives are to eradicate the invasive Burmese python

‘Penalty chaos’ befalls the Oilers in their Game 3 defeat to the Panthers

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Florida Panthers Arena (Formerly BB&T Center) – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ben Ezra Sunrise, Florida – In Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers thrashed the Edmonton Oilers 6-1. They had a near-line fight in the third period, took 21 penalties for 85 penalty minutes, removed their starting goalie, and one

Roads leading into and out of the Florida Keys are closed due to brush fire and smoke

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Seven Mile Bridge – Florida Keys — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Mia2you A brush fire forced authorities to temporarily close U.S. 1 on Wednesday, causing hours of traffic jams for anyone attempting to enter or exit the Florida Keys. According to Monroe County spokeswoman Kristen Livengood, Card Sound Road, the only other route that connects the

Fifth Annual SAVOR SoFLO Returns to Hollywood Beach March 29th-30th

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Credit: SAVOR SoFLO Mark your calendars! SAVOR SoFLO, presented by Publix and the City of Hollywood, is returning to the sands of Hollywood Beach on March 29 and 30, 2025, with a festival that promises to be its most exciting yet. This year, SAVOR SoFLO celebrates its 5th anniversary alongside two monumental milestones: the 100th

Leaders from South Florida, including the mayor of Miami, will attend Trump’s inauguration

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President Donald J. Trump – Credit: Gage Skidmore Many people traveled from South Florida to attend President Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington on Monday, making the Sunshine State well-represented. Other South Floridians were also in attendance, but Miami U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, Trump’s choice for Secretary of State, took center stage at Monday’s ceremony. While

White Christmas? No, but do you recall that day in South Florida when it snowed?

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Views of the winter snow, the beach and the ocean — Courtesy: Shutterstock — YAROSLOVE_PHOTO_VIDEO Palm Beach County will not get a white Christmas this year, as the weather predicts partly sunny mornings followed by generally cloudy skies with highs in the upper 70s. But it raises the question: Has snow ever fallen in tropical

Ryan Seacrest Foundation Selects Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for its Newest Seacrest Studio

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Credit: Nicklaus Children’s Hospital MIAMI , FL. – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has been selected by the Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF) as the home of its newest Seacrest Studio, a state-of-the-art studio for pediatric patients to explore the creative realms of radio, television and new media. Soon to be South Florida’s first and only Seacrest Studio,

Thanksgiving food aid and turkey giveaways in South Florida

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Volunteers load turkeys into the trunk of vehicles during a Thanksgiving turkeys distribution event – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ringo Chiu Families that are having financial difficulties may find the holidays to be a stressful time, particularly in South Florida, where consumer prices have increased by 28 percent since the pandemic began in 2020.

Veterans Day events happening in South Florida

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U.S. Soldier Salute on Veterans Day – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Bumble Dee Veterans Day is observed to commemorate and remember the millions of men and women who have defended our country while serving in the armed forces. Below is a complete schedule of parades and ceremonies taking place throughout South Florida if you