Beach lovers in Florida are in for a not-so-pleasant surprise - huge brown clumps of algae have filled the ponds. What kind of algae is this and are they dangerous? USA Today found out. According to the Ocean Conservancy, this brown algae is called Sargassum. This type of macroalgae...
Thursday, June 1 marks the official start of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, and it kicks off with a storm already brewing off the coast of Florida. CBS News writes about it. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) monitors tropical storms in the Gulf of Mexico. IN…
The car of a woman from Florida took off into the air on a highway in Georgia. Her car climbed the ramp of a parked tow truck and flew over 100 feet (30 m). The incident was caught on video. The Cleveland edition told more about him. The incident took place on May 24 at...
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…
In Florida, lightning killed a roofer while working in front of his colleagues. The New York Post reported in more detail. Edwin Shinto, 24, was working on the roof of a house on Sterling Point Drive in Delton when he was struck by lightning. Witnesses called 911. “Someone fell off…
For decades, Florida has been the go-to destination for retirees with a year-round warm climate, plenty of golf courses, a vibrant downtown area with shopping, entertainment, and an affordable cost of living. When grandchildren come to visit, they always have something to do:…
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…
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed four pieces of legislation he says will protect Florida residents from medical prescriptions such as masks and vaccines during pandemics. The WFLA edition told in more detail. He says that, collectively, the list of bills he signed on 11…
On May 11, the luxurious Trump Towers high-rise complex in Sunny Isles Beach (Florida) attracted the attention of law enforcement agencies, namely the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A squad of FBI special agents, assisted by local police, entered Trump Tower III at 15811 Collins Avenue to search the apartment…
A bakery in Florida refused to put the word "trance" on a cake they were asked to bake by two social workers. They hoped to bring treats to an event they organized for the local transgender community. The New York Post reported in more detail. Dandelion Hill, co-founder of the nonprofit organization Peer…