Divers caught 24 lionfish in two days of a fishing tournament in Florida: a record
Divers have caught a record 24 invasive lionfish at a tournament off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida. The Yahoo! edition told in more detail. On May 699, at the world's largest lionfish fishing event, the annual Lionfish Open Tournament, it was announced that divers…
Near a bar in Florida, an alligator attacked a man: his arm was amputated
On May 21, Jordan Rivera, 23, fell into the pond behind the Banditos bar in Port Charlotte, Florida and lost his arm after being attacked by an alligator, USAToday reports. The Charlotte County Fire Department and EMS received a call about the attack around 1:40...
Florida man killed his grandmother, then called the housekeeper to 'clean up the mess' and the body
A Naples, Florida housekeeper faced a horrific situation when a client called her to clean up a crime scene, WFLA reports. The Collier County Sheriff's Office said that on May 17, 34-year-old Anthony Michael Corrado of Naples called a housekeeper to clean up a "real mess" in a house in…
Out-of-state Americans advised not to travel to Florida due to harsh immigration policy and racism
The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) and LULAC (League of United Hispanic Citizens) are warning about the dangers of visiting Florida due to new laws and decisions by state governor Ron DeSantis, CNN reports. The NAACP advises Americans from other states not to visit Florida –…
Retirement in Florida: which city to move to if you have little savings
Although the cost of living in Florida is slightly above average, the state offers great weather, a high quality of life, and decent healthcare for retirees. It's still possible to retire on a budget in Florida, according to Yahoo. Florida is home to 22 million people. Blessed…
Florida teacher sued for showing kids Disney cartoon
A schoolteacher is under investigation by the Florida Department of Education after she showed her class the Disney animated film Strange World, according to DeadLine. Jenna Barbie, a teacher at Winding Waters K-8 Hernando County, went viral on TikTok by sharing her story on…
In a Florida park, an alligator attacked a dog: the owner was able to beat it off
On May 12, the couple were walking their dog in Riverside Park in Oviedo, Fla., when a large alligator came out of the water and grabbed their dog, Fox35 reported. Lisa McDonald, public relations manager for the city of Oviedo, said the couple walked along the Little Econ River...
A man from Florida has been living under water for more than 70 days: he manages to play sports there and even gives lectures
Joseph Dituri spent over 74 days at the bottom of a 9m deep lagoon in Key Largo, Florida. He broke the world record for the longest stay under water without depressurization, according to the BBC. And he has no plans to stop just yet. On May 14, he said that he would spend in ...
'We don't need the Chinese Communist Party here': DeSantis banned Chinese citizens from buying land in Florida
On May 8, Florida Gov. DeSantis signed a bill that would prevent Chinese citizens from buying land in the state unless they are US citizens or permanent residents, FoxNews reported. "We don't want the Chinese Communist Party in the Sunshine State," DeSantis said.
A powerful tornado hit Florida: residents managed to capture the elements at close range
On April 29, a violent tornado overturned cars, uprooted trees and damaged buildings as severe weather hit South Florida, according to the New York Post. A tornado hit Palm Beach Gardens, a city in South Florida, about 120 km north of Miami,…