Here are some of the most romantic restaurants in the Sunshine State

Romantic Restaurants – Couple cheering glasses at dinner table – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Aleksandar Milutinovic Good news! The most romantic restaurants in Florida have been chosen by Yelp in case you weren’t satisfied with your Valentine’s Day dinner plans. First off, date nights don’t always have to take place at night. The most

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

There’s a risk that iguanas will start falling from the sky when a cold front drops temperatures across the Sunshine State through Sunday

Seaside Cold Front, FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Kristi Blokhin A cold front moving through the Southeast will bring temperatures down throughout the weekend, making it feel more like winter after a mild start to the month. Temperatures more typical of January will return on Friday after the South and Midwest enjoyed warmer temperatures on

Tampa named ‘Best city to live in Florida’ by Forbes

Ybor Historic District in Tampa, Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: kanphiphat Tampa is ranked first in a new list by Forbes Advisor of the top locations to live in Florida. Tampa was named the best place to live in the Sunshine State, citing “pristine beaches,” positive attractions for families and young adults, and

AAA predicts record travel numbers in Florida during Thanksgiving week

AAA – Thanksgiving Dinner — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Ground Picture Thanksgiving is now less than a week away, and for many people looking to get away, holiday travel will begin on Friday. People are taking to the roads and the skies to travel, and for those going north, the present snowstorm may have

Did sharks abandon the waters off of Florida during Hurricane Ian? Experts talk about how hurricanes affect wildlife

Aftermath of Hurricane Ian — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Felix Mizioznikov Florida is known for its incredible wildlife, from the birds that fly high in the sky to the beasts that roam through the swamps and gorgeous beaches. However, Florida’s beauty sometimes gets brutally interrupted, just as it did last month when Hurricane Ian rammed into

Asbury Automotive Group and CarMax close Florida locations as Hurricane Ian grows into Category 4 storm

CarMax Dealership – Hurricane Ian closes several dealerships throughout FL. – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by: George Sheldon Several dealership groups located in Florida scrambled to close their stores Tuesday as Hurricane Ian ravaged the Gulf Coast, threatening much of the Sunshine State with flooding, tornadoes, high winds, and widespread property damage. At around 5

Why scientists believe that 99 percent of sea turtle babies are now born female

Sea turtles swimming – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Gail Johnson Florida’s sea turtles are struggling with a unique problem made even worse by climate change: recent heat waves have caused the sand on certain beaches to become so warm that nearly every turtle born was female. “The frightening thing is the last four summers

Florida’s population is anticipated to grow somewhat more slowly

Florida population growth slows – Florida Welcomes You Sign – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone The Sunshine State’s population growth is coming to a halt as deaths outpace births and as a rush of people moving from other states due to the COVID-19 pandemic slows down. Still, with approximately 22.25 million residents as of

Gas Update: Florida gas prices break another record as $5 a gallon nears

Gas Prices Continue to Increase – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jittawit21 If you think you paid a bit more for gas over the last week in the Sunshine State, you are right. As Florida gas prices hit another high, AAA predicts that prices will soon reach $5 per gallon.  According to the auto group,