Covering All Things Florida
Few would argue that housing prices in Florida rose to insane levels in the last few years. It got so bad in fact that Florida’s rapid growth population slowed to a comparative trickle as people began leaving the state in search of more affordable living.
It’s a debate that has gone back and forth, but now the Tampa Bay Rays have made the call.
If you’re planning to jet off to or from Florida with Southwest Airlines this summer, heads up—your wallet might feel a little lighter.
In Florida, mention the letters HOA and you are likely to hear tales of loathing and disgust. Homeowners Associations (HOAs) were established here with the idea of maintaining community standards and manage shared amenities, aiming to preserve property values and ensure a cohesive living environment. The problem is, there have been numerous instances where HOAs overstep their boundaries, make capricious enforcement decisions and are downright petty.
Around 45% of homes in Florida are part of an HOA.
In yet another display of temporal hijinks, the United States is set to “spring forward” this weekend and move the country’s clocks forward an hour. With yet another time change, the entire nation will collectively lose sleep, patience, and the general will to function.
Orlando, FL – Thousands of new residents and businesses have been moving to the Orlando area recently, and they haven’t necessarily been coming from the places you might expect. The latest data indicates that the Florida real estate market is headed in a new direction.
A high-school student in Miami has tested positive for measles amid a measles outbreak now affecting nine states. So far, 164 cases have been reported, with one death as a result.
Visitors to Wekiwa Springs State Park will soon need to plan ahead, as Florida State Parks is launching a reservation-based pilot program aimed at reducing long entrance lines and traffic congestion at the popular Orlando-area swimming hole.
Floridians, as well as residents all over the southeast, are still reeling from last year’s vicious storms that brought property damage and death as far north as North Carolina and west to Kentucky. So how is the 2025 Hurricane forecast shaping up?
SpaceX announced today that it is expanding its Starship operations in Florida and will be bringing Starship production and launch capabilities to the Space Coast.
“Really big things are coming to Florida!!!!” said SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell on the X platform today. She’s not kidding.
For a grueling 100 laps, Indy Car Drivers battled it out Sunday on a 1.8-mile, 14-turn circuit in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. The Firestone Grand Prix kicked off the 2025 NTT Indycar Series.
If you’re looking to take advantage of the beautiful Florida weather this week, don’t miss the 90th annual Florida Strawberry Festival!
