Residents of South Florida protest in the wake of the contentious Venezuelan election results

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Woman at Venezuelan voting booth – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Humberto Matheus In response to the controversial election results, Venezuelan expatriates reacted with calls for freedom resounding throughout South Florida on Monday. With 51 percent of the vote, Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner of the Venezuelan presidential election overnight, while Edmundo Gonzalez, according

Vice President Kamala Harris cancels her trip to South Florida due to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump

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Courtesy: Evan El-Amin- Shutterstock- WILKES-BARRE, PA – AUGUST 2, 2018: Former president Donald Trump with a serious look as he delivers a speech at a campaign rally held at the Mohegan Sun Arena. In reaction to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris declared on Sunday that she would be

‘Life-Threatening’ Warning for Swimmers in Florida

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Warning for swimmers; Pictured: Jacksonville Beach, Florida — Courtesy: Image by JJacob Boomsma from Shutterstock Thursday is predicted to bring a wave of high temperatures to the entire state of Florida along with warnings about dangerous rip currents near the coast. At first, the east coast’s vicinity of Jacksonville and Palm Valley were the only

Though they originated in Miami-Dade County, are the Florida Panthers now Broward’s team?

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FLA Live Arena, Home to the Florida Panthers – Sunrise, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Felix Mizioznikov In the 954 there is talk about the Florida Panthers everywhere you turn. Banners at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, county bus signage, and flags atop light poles, among other things. The county’s tourist division, Visit

Two Florida cities are among the top 20 “dirtiest” in the United States, per research

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Scattered trash and bird on city street – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Margy Crane According to recent research, one of the biggest cities in the South has overtaken an urban East Coast region to become the “dirtiest” city in the country. An assessment of over 150 of the largest American cities was conducted by

During the hottest May ever, Florida cities smash heat records

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Humidity and heat rise in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Andrey_Popov Data gathered by the National Weather Service (NWS) indicates that May saw record high temperatures in southern Florida. At the four climate stations in South Florida—Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Naples—the average temperature recorded its hottest values for the month,

There is a flood advisory in effect for parts of South Florida

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Flood advisory – Flooded street after tornadoes and gusts of wind in Fort Lauderdale – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by FotoKina On Tuesday, a section of Miami-Dade County was placed under a flood advisory. The National Weather Service claimed that rain up to two inches deep had fallen during the day. As a result, the

Florida’s Turnpike will host the largest Tesla charging station in the world

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Tesla charging station – Courtesy: Shutterstock by Natali Glado Osceola County – Drivers of Tesla vehicles will soon have the option to pause and recharge when traveling from Central Florida to South Florida. Tesla intends to construct a sizable supercharger facility in Osceola County, close to the Florida Turnpike. It is anticipated to be the

Preventing playground burns in your children on sunny Florida days

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Playground set — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Trong Nguyen Families are getting ready for more beach days, pool outings, and, of course, playground adventures as temps climb around Central Florida. But parents should be aware of a hidden risk that comes along with the warmer weather: playground equipment can burn children’s sensitive skin in a matter

The Michelin Guide has added these 19 Florida eateries to its list

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Fine Dining pictured; Michelin Guide – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by BorisK9 Michelin Guide Additions Nineteen Florida restaurants have been added to the Michelin Guide’s roster, including four in Orlando and one in Winter Park, the publication said on Wednesday. The restaurants that have received Bib Gourmands or Michelin Stars will be revealed at a