For Sale: A Rare Private Island in the Florida Keys
Marathon Key, Fla. – Do you have a little extra cash sitting around? You too can own a private island.
SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Satellites Monday Evening
SpaceX continued their torrid pace of Falcon 9 launches from Florida Monday evening when the company lofted another twenty-three Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit.
Young Girl Loses Life in Collision Involving Police Vehicle
A 5-year-old girl, identified as Jalina Anglin, tragically lost her life following a collision between the vehicle she was in and a police pickup truck in Auburndale, Florida, Saturday night according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Mysterious Canine Illness Reaches Florida, Alarming Pet Owners and Experts Nationwide
A concerning wave of a mystery canine illness, previously observed in various states across the U.S., has now reached Florida, sparking alarm among dog owners and veterinary professionals.
Roller Coaster Rescue at Universal Orlando: Passengers Safe after Thanksgiving Incident
ORLANDO, Fla. — In it was a dramatic Thanksgiving evening at Universal Orlando for 24 passengers aboard the popular Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster.
Florida Chick-Fil-A Makes Chickens Fly….Sort Of
A Chick-fil-A restaurant in Brandon/Valrico, Central Florida, has announced an exclusive drone delivery service, making it the first of its kind in the area.
Private Aerospace Firms Want Port Canaveral Expansion
Reprinted With Permission: Story by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida
Private aerospace leaders want Florida lawmakers to consider steps to streamline local regulations, expand a pool of workers such as machinists and welders and provide more dock space for the industry at Port Canaveral.
Florida’s Average Gas Price Hits 2023 Low Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel Surge
As Floridians gear up for Thanksgiving, they are greeted with a welcome relief at the gas pumps. The state is witnessing a significant drop in the average gas price, with prices now reaching a new low for the year 2023. As of Sunday, the average price per gallon stands at $3.04, marking a decrease of 15 cents from the previous week and the lowest since late December 2022. This figure is notably lower than the $3.41 per gallon drivers paid during last year’s Thanksgiving.
Florida’s Tourism Surge Signals Economic Boost Amidst Global Travel Revival
Florida tourism is experiencing a significant resurgence, hinting at a potentially record-breaking year. The state’s tourism marketing agency, Visit Florida, reported that around 35.066 million visitors traveled to Florida during the third quarter of 2023. This marks a 1.4 percent increase over the same period in 2022 and a 7.9 percent rise from 2019, the year before the pandemic. The new numbers set a record high for 3rd quarter tourism in the state.
Supreme Court Blocks Florida Law Limiting Drag Shows, Citing First Amendment Concerns
Washington, D.C. – In a decision handed down on Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s injunction against a Florida law aimed at restricting drag shows, a move that is seen as a win for LGBTQ+ First Amendment advocates.
Heavy Rainfall, Flash Flood, and Wind Concerns Intensify in South Florida
Flood Watch Issued for Southeast Florida Coast as Heavy Rain Looms
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – Over seven million residents along Florida’s eastern coast, from Cape Canaveral to Miami, are bracing for potentially severe flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch effective from Wednesday to Thursday, encompassing major urban areas such as Melbourne, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale.
