Popular Florida springs are closed due to large alligator following kayakers, according to the Forest Service

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Alligator Florida Everglades — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Thierry Eidenweil The U.S. Forest Service said that officials had temporarily closed one of Central Florida’s most popular springs to paddlers due to a huge alligator that is acting aggressively. About 300 miles north of Miami, in the Ocala National Forest, the Juniper Springs watercourse is affected by

Governor DeSantis: Florida state troopers are now able to carry out immigration-related tasks without the assistance of the federal government

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Hunter Crenian TAMPA, FL. – Without the assistance of the federal government, the Florida Highway Patrol can now carry out operations and make arrests of illegal immigrants. That statement was made by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday morning at a press conference in Tampa.

Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights series 2-0

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Florida Panthers Stadium – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ben Ezra In the 2023 playoffs, the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights advanced to the Stanley Cup Final by defeating their current rivals in the second round. However, in their 2025 playoff series, the 2024 champion Panthers and the 2023 champion Golden Knights are currently

See the remains of a closed theme park in Florida for free

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Cheetah Hunt Rollercoaster at Busch Gardens, FL (Theme Park Example) — Courtesy: Shutterstock — VIAVAL TOURS PORT ORANGE, FL – Preserving ancient attractions from a defunct theme park in Central Florida is a hidden treasure. The serene 12-acre botanical park is home to tall palm trees, centuries-old oak trees, and native Florida flora. Jim Thalhuber,

Following the Gators’ NCAA Tournament victory, Todd Golden and Florida agreed to a $40.5 million contract extension

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Todd Golden and Florida agree to $40.5 million contract – University of Florida Sign — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Katherine Welles The Gators have awarded coach Todd Golden a new six-year deal that would place him among the top five highest-paid coaches in the nation, following his successful lead of Florida to 36 victories and a

Five things to love about Egmont Key as it reopens

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Beach & pier in Florida — Courtesy: Image by McRonny from Pixabay Egmont Key reopened in April 2025 following significant hurricane damage in 2024. A few buildings close to the lighthouse area are still off-limits to the general public. Egmont Key, an island in the mouth of Tampa Bay, has always captivated me because I

In Game 2 of the East 1st Round, Bobrovsky stops 19 and the Panthers blank the Lightning

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Sergei Bobrovsky makes 19 saves in game 2 – Aerial View on Amerant Bank Arena – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media The Florida Panthers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Thursday at Amalie Arena thanks to 19 saves from Sergei Bobrovsky. Bobrovsky

Fort Lauderdale officials stage a rip current safety demonstration following a series of rip currents

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Surfers by rip current – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Exotico y Barato Photos WSVN, Fort Lauderdale, Florida – In response to a recent spate of rip current-related incidents, Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue conducted a rip current safety demonstration. The Fort Lauderdale Beach location of the safety demonstration was close to Vistamar Street and A1A.

This massive builder is lowering prices because the Florida real estate market is so fragile

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South Florida – Housing Market – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by pisaphotography Homebuilders are starting the 2025 spring housing market more slowly than usual. The massive homebuilder KB Home, which is rated No. 545 on the Fortune 1000, informed investors that last month. Earlier in the month, the even larger homebuilder Lennar expressed a similar

DeSantis’ marijuana campaign received a lot of donations after receiving $10 million from Hope Florida

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Large marijuana grow operation – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Canna Obscura The Hope Florida Foundation reversed course and donated $5 million each to groups that donated millions to a political committee that supported the governor’s anti-marijuana campaign, just weeks after the DeSantis administration diverted $10 million from a legal Medicaid settlement to a charity