Embark on a Cinematic Voyage: You Can Cruise Aboard the Original African Queen in Key Largo

Embark on a Cinematic Voyage: You Can Cruise Aboard the Original African Queen in Key Largo

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If you are a fan of classic movies like I am, you’ll love this. You can still step aboard and even take a ride on the original African Queen. While Humphrey Bogart won’t be there to constantly kick the boiler, it’s still a great chance to relive cinematic history. Docked at the Marina Del Mar in Key Largo, Florida, this storied steamboat invites guests to experience in real life the magic of the 1951 film that starred Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn.

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Kangaroo On The Loose Gets FWC Hopping

In an unusual turn of events, residents of St. Cloud, Florida, were somewhat surprised on Monday afternoon when a kangaroo was spotted hopping along Hickory Tree Road, a busy thoroughfare in Osceola County. The sighting prompted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to leap into action leading to the safe capture of the marsupial and filing charges subsequent charges against its owner.

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Man And Dog Killed In Suspected Black Bear Attack

Man And Dog Killed In Suspected Black Bear Attack

Collier County authorities responded to the site of a suspected black bear attack Monday morning. Photo: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Collier County authorities responded to the site of a suspected black bear attack Monday morning. Photo: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

A man and his dog were found dead early Monday morning in what wildlife officials are investigating as a suspected bear attack in rural Collier County, Florida. The incident occurred near the intersection of State Road 29 and U.S. 41, just south of the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) .

Want To Get Off “The Beaten Path”? Consider These Florida Beaches

Want To Get Off “The Beaten Path”? Consider These Florida Beaches

Florida offers some beautiful secluded beaches for those who want to "get away from it all". Photo: Florida State Parks
Florida offers some beautiful secluded beaches for those who want to “get away from it all”. Photo: Florida State Parks

Florida boasts numerous serene and secluded beaches away from the typical tourist spots. If you want a memorable getaway, consider these five uncrowded beaches in Florida that offer tranquility and beautiful surroundings:

When the Flames Rose, FSU Students Stepped Up: A 1969 Tale of Unity

When the Flames Rose, FSU Students Stepped Up: A 1969 Tale of Unity

The scene on college campuses over the last few years has been pretty chaotic, with student protests erupting over everything from Gaza to gay rights. Social media and news feeds are full of stories of protests, campus takeovers, and vandalism. But this wasn’t the first generation to resort to these tactics, and it certainly won’t be the last.

FSU Students protest last year. Photo: FSU News
FSU Students protest last year. Photo: FSU News
Off The Beaten Path – A Florida Hidden Gem

Off The Beaten Path – A Florida Hidden Gem

If you are looking for a unique, beautiful place to visit in Florida that’s off the beaten path, we may just have the answer. Nestled in the heart of Delray Beach lies a serene escape that offers a unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty that’s unlike anything else you’re likely to see here.

Yamoto-Kan  Photo: Morikami Museum
Yamoto-Kan Photo: Morikami Museum
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What Killed The Dolphins? There May Finally Be An Answer

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In 2013, Florida’s Indian River Lagoon witnessed a significant and alarming increase in bottlenose dolphin deaths, with 77 individual dolphins—approximately 8% of the local population—succumbing to what was classified as an Unusual Mortality Event (UME). The Indian River Lagoon is a shallow-water estuary located along Florida’s east coast, stretching approximately 156 miles from Ponce de Leon Inlet near New Smyrna Beach southward through Brevard County, and on to Jupiter Inlet in Palm Beach County. 

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Planning To Fly or Cruise Soon? Make Sure You Have REAL ID.

Sample REAL ID for Florida
Sample REAL ID from Florida DMV

As of May 7, 2025- just one short month from now- significant changes will take effect regarding identification requirements for Americans. With the coming enforcement of the REAL ID Act, individuals who want to board US domestic flights or enter government facilities will need to possess a REAL ID-compliant form of identification (And yes, Florida’s cruise terminals count as a government facility). There are only a few exceptions, such as states that issue what is known as “Enhanced ID” – Enhanced Driver’s Licenses (EDLs) issued by Washington, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Vermont.  The government says REAL ID requirements will be strictly enforced. Here’s how to make sure you are ready.

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Astronomers Say Star Will Go Nova Soon

τ Coronae Borealis going nova.
Visualization courtesy NASA

Astronomers worldwide are eagerly anticipating a rare celestial event: a star exploding. Even better, the explosion and its remnants will be visible to the naked eye, and it will be visible from Florida.

The event centers around T Coronae Borealis (T CrB), a binary star system located approximately 3,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Corona Borealis. This system, comprising a white dwarf and a red giant, is expected to undergo a nova outburst in the very near future.