In the Florida Everglades, “Godzilla” the alligator drags a huge Burmese python across the water

Alligator with its mouth open — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Ernie Hounshell In the Florida Everglades, a massive Burmese python was reportedly seen being towed through the water by a big alligator. The alligator, known as “Godzilla,” is shown in the video, which was taken on Thanksgiving Day from the Shark Valley observation tower by Kelly

Florida is home to three of the top college towns in the US

Orlando, Florida, USA downtown skyline at Eola Lake at dusk during Christmas season — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Sean Pavone Students are giving careful thought to where they want to spend the next phase of their lives as the college application season begins. Analysts at WalletHub examined over 400 U.S. cities of all sizes

Universities in South Florida see significant increases in U.S. News’ yearly college rankings

College rankings – Florida Atlantic University (FAU) — Courtesy: Image by Jillian Cain Photography from Shutterstock The three largest institutions in South Florida saw significant gains this year in U.S. News & World Report’s yearly rankings of the nation’s top national universities. While Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University shot up to 20 or

UF is ranked No. 4 among the best public universities in the country by Forbes

University of Florida ranked No. 4 by Forbes – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Bryan Pollard According to rankings released today, Forbes has ranked the University of Florida as the fourth-best public university in the country and among the best for return on investment. According to Forbes, UF stood out among the nation’s most prestigious

The exodus of finance corporations to south Florida has left a void at premier schools. Now, Vanderbilt is trying to fill it

Courtesy: Hannan Mohiuddin FPV – Shutterstock – Vanderbilt University Aerial View Vanderbilt University is requesting approval from the local Florida authorities to construct a $520 million campus in the affluent Palm Beach area. This move aims to capitalize on the region’s growth, which is being influenced by the arrival of new financial corporations. The institution,

Olympics medal tracker from Florida for the 2024 Games in Paris

The Eiffel Tower adorned with the Olympics symbol, as seen from the pedestrian zone on the Iéna Bridge on June 9, 2024 – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by noriox Athletes from the Sunshine State have already made an impact at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Three days into the 2024 Olympics, Team USA leads

The top four allergy-challenging cities in Central Florida were identified

Allergy season – Close-up of a young woman blowing nose with tissue paper at the park – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by wavebreakmedia There’s pollen on your automobile and in the air. You’re not alone if your allergies are causing you misery already. According to a recent analysis by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of

New threat to the Sunshine State: Invasive termites

Termites up close – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Witsawat.S The 15-by-4-foot plexiglass box initially appears to be a large work of art, perhaps an abstract representation of a leaf vein or a river delta. Then, however, you notice small, whitish objects scuttling along each vein as if they were white blood cells. Perched over

New study identifies several potential invasive species in Florida

Invasive species alert sign — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Jules Johnson A study headed by scientists at the University of Florida sought to identify species that might be invasive to the state.  The group of specialists examined 460 species, comprising scientists, government entities, and nonprofits. Based on their propensity to establish and proliferate throughout

FSU finishes regular season undefeated after win against Florida

FSU football game – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ruth Peterkin With just seven total yards and one drive in the opening fifteen minutes, Florida State had an awful first quarter. However, there are four of them in a football game, and in the end, FSU handled matters, winning 24–15 to cover the spread and