Will Florida’s air quality be impacted by smoke from the Canadian wildfires?

Thick orange smoke haze over homes — Courtesy: Shutterstock — SvetlanaSF The U.S. East Coast and Midwest are engulfed in a thick, toxic veil of smoke as wildfires rage across Canada. Buildings in New York City were no longer visible on Wednesday due to the city’s heavy wildfire smoke infiltration, which caused some to claim

The Sunshine State’s interesting history in Hollywood

Old Hollywood Glam – Woman Posing In Black & White – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Anneka Several Hollywood blockbuster hits have been filmed in the Tampa Bay area, and famous actors have flown in to perform in front of our breathtaking backdrop. Here is a summary of Florida’s cinematic history. Today, the Tampa Bay

From train rides to a fossil museum, here are some fun and affordable things to do in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone As we navigate increased prices from groceries to school supplies, the cost of entertainment has also risen. Scroll down to find some of the fun and affordable things happening around the Tampa Bay area. USF Performances The University of South Florida’s College of Arts

Researchers warn changes to Florida’s climate threaten oyster reefs

Oyster reefs at sea – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by golfza.357 With temperatures rising throughout the world, freezes and cold weather extremes in the Sunshine State are diminishing–a clear sign that Florida’s climate is slowly shifting from subtropical to tropical. Tropicalization has had a cascading effect on Florida’s ecosystems. Along the Gulf Coast and Tampa

The Florida Aquarium Rooftop Terrace offers an entirely new event space overlooking Tampa Bay

The Florida Aquarium Rooftop Terrace – Photo courtesy: The Florida Aquarium Facebook page The famous Florida Aquarium in Channelside and Downtown Tampa has opened up its doors to a brand new space that overlooks the bustling Port Tampa Bay and the city. With a maximum capacity of over 200 people, The Florida Aquarium’s brand new

In a historic trade, Jonathan Huberdeau goes to the Calgary Flames & Matthew Tkachuk heads to the Florida Panthers

Jonathan Huberdeau & Sam Reinhart on the ice at FLA Live Arena, Sunrise, FL – Courtesy: Jonathan Huberdeau Instagram @jonnyhuby11 Jonathan Huberdeau and Matthew Tkachuk had the best years of their careers this past season.  And now, the news has come out that they are changing places in an NHL blockbuster trade. On Friday night,

DeSantis vetoes $35 million for Tampa Bay Rays training facility

Tampa Bay Rays Tropicana Field – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone Fans of the Tampa Bay Rays responded to Fox News about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to deny financing for a new training facility worth $35 million. “We as taxpayers should just worry about bringing lots of… Tampa Bay Rays fans to the

Study says the Sunshine State’s $23 billion freelance economy is booming

Freelance Worker Working From Home – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by DimaBerlin A multitude of companies in Tampa Bay are still struggling to find workers. However, one group of Tampa Bay workers is doing just fine: Freelancers. According to a new study from digital freelance marketplace Fiverr, Tampa Bay’s independent freelance workers brought in an

Florida expects millions of spring breakers while facing major staff shortages

Spring Breakers Enjoy the Beach — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Jillian Cain Photography While Florida saw a bleak 1,500 people a day in 2020 and about 65,000 Spring Breakers in 2021, it is estimated that 570,000 students will be on holiday in the Sunshine State this year.  The University of South Florida and the majority of

Controversial abortion bill heads to Florida Senate

Abortion Rights Protest — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Bob Korn A bill that would subsequently ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy is set to take another step forward on Monday, February 21. The agenda for Florida’s Senate Appropriations Committee includes the “Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality” bill. The legislation being proposed revises the requirements and