Gen Z is moving from Miami to Florida’s new “welcoming and walkable” boom town

Tampa Skyline — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Sean Pavone Gen Z travelers are flocking to Tampa to take advantage of its walkability and plethora of popular dining and drinking destinations. Once assumed to be a retirement community, the center on Florida’s Gulf Coast is now one of the top 10 locations to relocate to for Gen

Safety authorities are looking into a second low-flying Southwest Airlines incident, this time in Florida

Southwest Airlines Jet Plane – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by QualityHD A Southwest Airlines aircraft went down to a height of 150 feet (45 meters) over water while it was still approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) away from its planned landing location at the airport in Tampa, Florida. This incident is being looked into by

An endangered Bornean orangutan birth at Florida’s Busch Gardens

Cheetah Hunt rollercoaster at Busch Gardens, FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — VIAVAL TOURS At Florida’s Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, an endangered Bornean orangutan newborn has entered the world. The young orangutan, which weighed slightly over three pounds (1.3 kilograms), was delivered by cesarean section on Saturday, according to park officials. After her surgery, Luna, the

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

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

If you recycle Gasparilla beads, you can get cheap entry to the Florida Aquarium

The Florida Aquarium entrance – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Andriy Blokhin According to the City of Tampa, it is crucial to keep beads and other non-biodegradable objects out of Tampa’s waterways because they endanger marine life and the ecosystem.  According to Florida Statute 403.413, it is forbidden to throw beads into the water. By

There will be thrill rides, fried burritos, a cycling circus, and Pop Rock pickles at the 2024 Florida State Fair

Florida State Fair — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Noah Densmore One of the most well-liked occasions in the entire Sunshine State is the Florida State Fair. The official return dates are February 8–19, and tickets are currently available. It is loved by locals in the Tampa area who can’t wait to ride exhilarating attractions, indulge in

A strengthening storm makes its way up the East Coast, pummeling Florida with strong winds and rain

Storm on the Caribbean – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Drew McArthur As it moves up the East Coast, a storm that is getting stronger is wreaking havoc on Florida with strong winds and heavy rain, posing a threat to travel, power outages, flooding, and hazardous surf. Showers and thunderstorms have already impacted a large

Large waves are predicted to pound the Atlantic coast, posing a multiday flash flood hazard to Florida

Flood Hurricane Ian in Central Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — america365 With rainy, erratic weather returning to the Sunshine State and increasing the likelihood of flash flooding and coastal flooding, it will be a nasty end to the week throughout Florida. This is because of a cold front that is stationary along the Florida Straits

Florida is currently the U.S.’s second-most valuable housing market, according to report

South Florida – Housing Market – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by pisaphotography According to a Zillow survey, Florida has surpassed New York to become the second-most valuable U.S. housing market. Four Florida markets are among the top six where home prices have increased since the epidemic began: Tampa (+88.9%), Miami (+86.6%), Jacksonville (+82.4%), and Orlando

Tampa International Airport is the starting point for Florida’s first air taxi test flight

Air taxi flies out of TPA (not pictured) – Pictured: Tampa International Airport – Courtesy: Peter Titmuss – Shutterstock The first-ever air taxi test flight in Florida took place on Thursday at Tampa International Airport, possibly opening the door for the state’s future public transportation system. The demonstration of the volocopter at TPA was also