Three of the 10 most popular summer tourist spots in the US are in Florida

Jacksonville Beach, Florida: Popular tourist destination — Courtesy: Image by JJacob Boomsma from Shutterstock The countdown to the end of summer has begun, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go on that trip you’ve been planning. And a new report says that you might not have to go very far to get to some of

After three more drownings, Panama City Beach is now deadliest in U.S. this year

Long Beach in Panama City Beach, Florida, USA is known as the Emerald Coast in the Panhandle. Taken in January 2018. Photo and Caption: Darlene Stanley/Shutterstock.com After three more fatalities over the weekend, Panama City Beach in Florida is officially the deadliest beach in the United States thus far in 2023. Three people drowned and

The Best Beaches in America: Florida snags number one spot on the list

Florida’s Beaches – Aerial View of Miami Beach, South Beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Mia2you Two of the top 10 beaches are in Florida and three are in Hawaii. The greatest beach in the US for 2023 has been recognized as Florida’s St. George Island beach. The 14-kilometer length of the undeveloped white

Florida attorney general issues ‘summer scams’ warning

Frustrated young lady lost savings as scams operation result – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by fizkes Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has released what her office calls a list of several “summer scams” that residents should steer clear of. The cons range from home-improvement scams to vacation scams. “We are near the midway point of

Dodge sets out on Highway 93 and prepares to launch ‘The Real Brotherhood of Muscle’ campaign in the ultimate summer road trip

Dodge sets course on “HWY 93”, gears up for launch of “The Real Brotherhood of Muscle” campaign – Image Courtesy: Stellantis Dodge is setting up a course along HWY 93 for its enthusiasts and owners this summer, intertwining 93 Dodge-inspired locations and events across the U.S.–one for each day of summer. Dodge is creating an extensive

Florida public libraries and Florida State Parks team up to launch The Real Florida Reader program

Located in Florida, Ichetucknee Springs State Park – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Joanne Dale This summer, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida State Parks and its partners will extend outdoor access for all Floridians through the Real Florida Program. Through a collaboration between the Florida Department of State’s Division of Library and Information

Condé Nast Traveler names four Florida beaches as best in the U.S.

Aerial View of Miami Beach, South Beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Mia2you Summer officially comes to an end on September 22, but all Floridians know that there’s really no such thing as “the end of summer.” Summer in the Sunshine State lasts year-round. With that being said, it comes as no surprise that

Miami’s Dasher & Crank earn Florida’s “Best scoop of ice cream” title by Food and Wine

Courtesy: Dasher & Crank on Instagram (@dasherandcrank) I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! This past Sunday marked the official start of the summer season with the Summer Solstice, the day with the longest period of sunlight. And because it is now officially summer time in Florida, that means ice cream season

Recent Climate Averages are pointing to a Hotter and Wetter Florida Climate

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Florida is hot, it’s muggy, it’s dry, it’s wet, it’s sunny—and usually can’t make up its mind.  Unless you live north of Lake Okeechobee, you likely don’t know what weather under 50 degrees Fahrenheit feels like. And in the slight chance that you have experienced that seemingly large dip

Hot Florida Summer: Tripadvisor report reveals three Florida cities claimed top 5 spots on most popular vacation destinations in the world

Courtesy: Image by Michael Draeger from Pixabay It’s going to be a hot Florida summer this year for travelers looking to visit sandy beaches, and we mean that in both weather and popularity. Florida is notorious for its beaches, theme parks, and tropical getaways. For anyone who lives outside of the state, these attributes and