Florida has emerged as one of the top states for homeownership growth in the United States over the past ten years. According to new research conducted by Eden Emerald Mortgages, the Sunshine State tied for fifth in the nation for the largest increase in homeownership rates from 2014 to 2024. Florida’s rate rose from 64.9% … Read more
Florida lawmakers made their first official visit over the weekend to the state’s newly constructed immigration detention facility in the Everglades — a site that has drawn national attention and criticism for its remote location, environmental impact, and reported conditions. Nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” for its isolated setting on an old airstrip deep in swampland, the … Read more
A new federal bill aimed at improving beach safety is moving through Congress, with the U.S. Senate this week passing Lulu’s Law — legislation that would create a real-time public alert system for shark attacks and hazardous ocean conditions. The measure now heads to the House of Representatives for a final vote. Named after Lulu … Read more
Work or family life may have you on the run, too busy to make healthy meals each day. Planning and prepping your meals in advance ensures you’ll make the healthy choice every time.
Hanging onto an old car can be a tough decision. Maybe it holds memories from your college days, or it’s been in the family for years. But when repair bills keep piling up and your car spends more time parked than running, it might be time to move on. Across Florida, from the streets of … Read more
Environmental organizations have filed a federal lawsuit aimed at stopping the construction of a new immigrant detention facility—dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz“—in the heart of the Florida Everglades, raising serious concerns about environmental damage and lack of public input. The lawsuit, filed on June 27 in Miami federal court by Friends of the Everglades and the Center … Read more
Tropical Storm Chantal, which initially developed as Tropical Depression Three and was previously tracked as Invest 92L, strengthened over the weekend before making landfall in South Carolina early Sunday morning. While the system will not directly impact Florida, forecasters warn of increased rainfall, rough surf, and rip currents along the state’s east coast. According to … Read more
As the aftermath of catastrophic flash flooding continues to unfold in Central Texas, Florida is joining the national effort to support recovery operations. The severe weather event, which struck the Texas Hill Country late last week, has left at least 81 people dead and 41 others missing, according to officials as of Sunday evening. The … Read more
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, AAA is preparing to assist nearly 700,000 stranded motorists nationwide. To help prevent impaired driving and reduce alcohol-related crashes, The Auto Club Group is reactivating its “Tow to Go” program in select states, including Florida. The initiative offers a free and confidential ride for impaired drivers and their … Read more
Growing up on opposite sides of the world, travel couple Kenzo and Ben Reeves found each other after joining a Facebook group. Kenzo, who is from Botswana, was in Florida working with the Disney College Program and direct messaged Ben, who is from Jacksonville, on Facebook. A platonic relationship “blossomed” into a romantic one, and … Read more
A record-breaking number of travelers are expected to hit the roads for Independence Day, and Florida transportation officials are urging drivers to prioritize safety during what’s expected to be a busy and potentially hazardous travel period. AAA projects that approximately 4.6 million Floridians will travel by car over the Fourth of July weekend, the highest … Read more
Florida residents looking for a summer escape now have a new reason to visit Universal Orlando Resort. The theme park destination has introduced a limited-time offer that gives guests more time to enjoy its world-class attractions at a reduced price. Starting Wednesday, Florida residents can purchase a two-park, two-day ticket and receive an additional day … Read more
More than 100 new laws are set to take effect across Florida this week, reflecting wide-ranging changes in state policy on issues from education and public health to animal welfare and land conservation. The new legislation, approved during the 2024 session and signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, officially goes into effect July 1. Florida to … Read more
Florida’s Everglades became the backdrop for a major protest on Saturday as a diverse coalition of environmentalists, Native American leaders, and human rights advocates gathered to oppose the construction of a new immigrant detention center. Demonstrators lined portions of U.S. Highway 41—known as the Tamiami Trail—near a remote airstrip in Big Cypress National Preserve, where … Read more
AAA projects that 72.2 million Americans will travel domestically during the Independence Day holiday period, which runs from Saturday, June 28 through Sunday, July 6. This marks a 2.4% increase over last year and a jump of 7 million travelers compared to 2019, making it the busiest July 4th travel season on record. To reflect … Read more
In a significant move to address longstanding concerns over human rights violations in U.S. immigration detention centers, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL), alongside Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Congressman Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), introduced the Stop Unlawful Detention and End Mistreatment (SUDEM) Act on Wednesday. The legislation aims to expose what lawmakers call a pattern … Read more
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