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Marine researchers from OCEARCH have recently tagged their largest male great white shark yet, Contender, off the Florida-Georgia border. According to OCEARCH, Contender Measures nearly 14 feet in length and weighs approximately 1,653 pounds.
Florida has long offered some of the best places to retire, offering warmer winters, tax advantages, and an abundance of recreational activities for people. However, with a significant portion of the population in certain Florida cities on the cusp of retirement, the state is poised for substantial demographic shifts.
According to recent data from SmartAsset, Pembroke Pines and Cape Coral top the list of cities in the state with the highest percentage of residents nearing retirement. More than 17% of the population in Pembroke Pines is approaching retirement age, while Cape Coral follows closely behind at 16.69%. Many other Florida cities will see a large percentage of their populations taking the gold watch and calling it a day on their careers as well.
As another beautiful Florida February weekend approaches, there are plenty of things to do catering to both residents and visitors. From art festivals and state fairs to cultural celebrations and conventions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a curated list of notable happenings across the Sunshine State:
Figuring out Starship’s next launch date is never easy, but the are early indicators you can watch, One of them came in the form of an FCC filing late last week.
Walt Disney World announced last week plans to repurpose its former $400 million Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser resort hotel into office space for Disney’s “Imagineer” employees. After being open for only 18 months, the hotel was closed on September 2023. Since the closure, Star Wars Fans have speculated that the hotel would still be repurposed into some type of Star Wars related attraction, but last week’s announcement put an end to their hopes.
Living in Ohio, many of my family and friends flock to Florida for their annual vacations. And can you blame them? From a tropical climate to sandy beaches, Florida has a lot to offer both visitors and residents alike.
The 2024 Rolex 24 at Daytona delivered high-stakes drama, not just on the track but also in post-race inspections. In a stunning decision, IMSA disqualified the #8 Tower Motorsports ORECA 07-Gibson, which had initially taken victory in the LMP2 class.
In recent years, the housing markets in Florida and Texas have been the top two states in the country for inbound migration. As you might expect, this trend caused a steep increase in homeowner’s market values, much to the delight of sellers, but not so much for buyers. It appears that the trend is now over.
(By Mark Stone/FMN and Nolan McKendry/The Center Square) Tampa and St. Petersburg are facing a startling revelation with only two out of 44 sampled restaurants serving authentic, wild-caught Gulf shrimp.
President Donald Trump has called upon SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to expedite the return of NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams from the International Space Station (ISS). The astronauts have been aboard the ISS since June 2024, following an extended mission due to technical issues with their original Boeing Starliner spacecraft.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 20, 2025, renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” This decision, part of the “Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness” initiative, aims to emphasize the gulf’s significance to the United States. With over 5000 miles of shoreline, the gulf represents Florida’s longest border.
ORLANDO – (Jan. 26, 2025) The Orlando Solar Bears fall to the visiting Jacksonville Icemen 2-1 Sunday afternoon at the Orlando KIA Center.
